Power of search and seizure
Section 14 of the Passports Act, 1967 deals with power of search and seizure. Any officer of customs empowered by a general or special order of the Central Government in this behalf and any [officer of police or emigration officer] not below the rank of a sub-inspector may search any place and seize any passport or travel document from any person against whom a reasonable sus The Act came into force on 24 Jun 1967.
(1) Any officer of customs empowered by a general or special order of the Central Government in this behalf and any 1 [officer of police or emigration officer] not below the rank of a sub-inspector may search any place and seize any passport or travel document from any person against whom a reasonable suspicion exists that he has committed any offence punishable under section 12.
(2) The provisions of the 2 [Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)], relating to searches and seizures shall, so far as may be, apply to searches and seizures under this section.
Section 14, The Passports Act, 1967 (Act 15 of 1967).
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Questions about Section 14
What does Section 14 of the Passports Act deal with?
Section 14 of the Passports Act is headed "Power of search and seizure". Any officer of customs empowered by a general or special order of the Central Government in this behalf and any [officer of police or emigration officer] not below the rank of a sub-inspector may search any place and seize any passport or travel document from any person against whom a reasonable sus
How do I find court cases under Section 14 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 14, section 14 Passports Act 1967, section 14 of the Passports Act. People searching for it also type passport act 13 and 14 and passport act 1967 section 14. 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 14 of the Passports Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 12 (Offences and penalties), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 14 of the Passports Act come into force?
Section 14 of the Passports Act, cited as Passports Act 1967 14, 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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