Delegation
Section 40 of the Emigration Act, 1983 deals with delegation. The Central Government may, by notification, direct that any power or function-- (a) which may be exercised or performed by it under this Act, or (b) which may be exercised or performed by a registering authority, a competent authority or a Protector of Emigrants under this Act, may, in relation to The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1983.
The Central Government may, by notification, direct that any power or function--
(a) which may be exercised or performed by it under this Act, or
(b) which may be exercised or performed by a registering authority, a competent authority or a Protector of Emigrants under this Act,
may, in relation to such matters, and subject to such conditions, if any, as it may specify in the notification, be also exercised or performed--
(i) by such officer or authority subordinate to the Central Government, or
(ii) by any State Government or by any officer or authority subordinate to such State Government, or
(iii) in any foreign country in which there is no diplomatic mission of India, by such foreign consular office,
as may be specified in the notification.
Section 40, The Emigration Act, 1983 (Act 31 of 1983).
Questions about Section 40
What does Section 40 of the Emigration Act deal with?
Section 40 of the Emigration Act is headed "Delegation". The Central Government may, by notification, direct that any power or function-- (a) which may be exercised or performed by it under this Act, or (b) which may be exercised or performed by a registering authority, a competent authority or a Protector of Emigrants under this Act, may, in relation to
How do I find court cases under Section 40 of the Emigration Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Emigration Act 1983 40, section 40 Emigration Act 1983, section 40 of the Emigration Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 40 of the Emigration Act come into force?
Section 40 of the Emigration Act, cited as Emigration Act 1983 40, came into force on 30 Dec 1983, having been enacted on 10 Sep 1983. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions735 words
- 14. Cancellation, suspension, etc., of a certificate583 words
- 22. Requirement, etc., as to emigration clearance576 words
- 11. Application for registration491 words
- 17. Procedure for obtaining permits459 words
- 41. Power to exempt417 words
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