Validation of intimations
Section 10B of the Passports Act, 1967 deals with validation of intimations. Every intimation given by the Central Government or the designated officer, before the commencement of the Passports (Amendment) Act, 2002 (17 of 2002), to any immigration authority at an airport or any other point of embarkation or immigration, restricting or in any manner prohibiting the departure The Act came into force on 24 Jun 1967.
1[10B. Validation of intimations.--Every intimation given by the Central Government or the designated officer, before the commencement of the Passports (Amendment) Act, 2002 (17 of 2002), to any immigration authority at an airport or any other point of embarkation or immigration, restricting or in any manner prohibiting the departure from India of any holder of the passport or travel document under sub-section (3) of section 10, shall be deemed to be an order under subsection (1) of section 10A and such order shall continue to be in force for a period of three months from the date of commencement of the Passports (Amendment) Act, 2002, or the date of giving such intimation, whichever is later.
Explanation.--For the purposes of sections 10A and 10B, the expression "designated officer" means such officer or authority designated, by order in writing, as such by the Central Government.]
Section 10B, The Passports Act, 1967 (Act 15 of 1967).
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Questions about Section 10B
What does Section 10B of the Passports Act deal with?
Section 10B of the Passports Act is headed "Validation of intimations". [10B. Validation of intimations.--Every intimation given by the Central Government or the designated officer, before the commencement of the Passports (Amendment) Act, 2002 (17 of 2002), to any immigration authority at an airport or any other point of embarkation or immigration, restricting or in an
How do I find court cases under Section 10B of the Passports 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: Passports Act 1967 10B, section 10B Passports Act 1967, section 10B of the Passports 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 10B of the Passports Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 10 (Variation, impounding and revocation of passports and travel documents), section 10A (Suspension of passports or travel documents in certain cases), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 10B of the Passports Act come into force?
Section 10B of the Passports Act, cited as Passports Act 1967 10B, came into force on 24 Jun 1967, having been enacted on 24 Jun 1967. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 10. Variation, impounding and revocation of passports and travel documents872 words
- 24. Power to make rules495 words
- 5. Applications for passports, travel documents, etc, and orders thereon457 words
- 6. Refusal of passports, travel documents, etc441 words
- 12. Offences and penalties349 words
- 11. Appeals310 words
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