Emigration check-posts
Section 6 of the Emigration Act, 1983 deals with emigration check-posts. Where the Central Government considers that, with a view to preventing or checking the contravention of the provisions of this Act, it is necessary so to do, it may, by notification, set up such number of emigration check-posts at such places as may be specified. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1983.
(1) Where the Central Government considers that, with a view to preventing or checking the contravention of the provisions of this Act, it is necessary so to do, it may, by notification, set up such number of emigration check-posts at such places as may be specified.
(2) The Central Government may, by general or special order made in this behalf, appoint an officer of the Central Government or of a State Government to be an officer in charge of an emigration checkpost set up under sub-section (1).
(3) An officer in charge of an emigration check-post shall be subject to the general control and supervision of the Protector of Emigrants within the local limits of whose jurisdiction that emigration check-post is situated.
Section 6, The Emigration Act, 1983 (Act 31 of 1983).
Questions about Section 6
What does Section 6 of the Emigration Act deal with?
Section 6 of the Emigration Act is headed "Emigration check-posts". Where the Central Government considers that, with a view to preventing or checking the contravention of the provisions of this Act, it is necessary so to do, it may, by notification, set up such number of emigration check-posts at such places as may be specified.
How do I find court cases under Section 6 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 6, section 6 Emigration Act 1983, section 6 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 6 of the Emigration Act come into force?
Section 6 of the Emigration Act, cited as Emigration Act 1983 6, 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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