# The Emigration Act, 1983, Section 5: Power to authorise persons to exercise functions of a Protector

- Act: The Emigration Act, 1983 (Act 31 of 1983)
- In force from: 1983-12-30
- Ministry: Ministry of External Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/emigration-act-1983/section/5/

## Text

The Central Government may, if satisfied that it is necessary so to do in the interest of emigrants or intending emigrants, authorise any person to perform all or any of the functions of a Protector of Emigrants under this Act.

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