# The Emigration Act, 1983, Section 9: Registering authority

- 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/9/

## Text

The Central Government may, by notification, appoint the Protector General of Emigrants or any other officer of that Government of a rank higher than that of a Protector of Emigrants to be the registering authority for the purposes of this Act.

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