Emigration officers to be public servants

Q: When did Section 8 of the Emigration Act come into force?

Section 8 of the Emigration Act, cited as Emigration Act 1983 8, 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.

In force From 30 Dec 1983 Act 31 of 1983 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 31 of 1983 Ministry External Affairs Enacted 10 Sep 1983 In force 30 Dec 1983

Section 8 of the Emigration Act, 1983 deals with emigration officers to be public servants. The Protector General of Emigrants, Protectors of Emigrants, the officers in charge of emigration check-posts, emigration officers and emigration employees appointed under this Act shall be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860). The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1983.

The Protector General of Emigrants, Protectors of Emigrants, the officers in charge of emigration check-posts, emigration officers and emigration employees appointed under this Act shall be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
Section 8, The Emigration Act, 1983 (Act 31 of 1983).

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This section refers to

Indian Penal Code s. 21 "Public servant"

Questions about Section 8

What does Section 8 of the Emigration Act deal with?

Section 8 of the Emigration Act is headed "Emigration officers to be public servants". The Protector General of Emigrants, Protectors of Emigrants, the officers in charge of emigration check-posts, emigration officers and emigration employees appointed under this Act shall be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

How do I find court cases under Section 8 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 8, section 8 Emigration Act 1983, section 8 of the Emigration Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 8 of the Emigration Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 21 ("Public servant"), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 8 of the Emigration Act come into force?

Section 8 of the Emigration Act, cited as Emigration Act 1983 8, 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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