Previous sanction of Central Government necessary
Section 15 of the Passports Act, 1967 deals with previous sanction of Central Government necessary. No prosecution shall be instituted against any person in respect of any offence under this Act without the previous sanction of the Central Government or such officer or authority as may be authorised by that Government by order in writing in this behalf. The Act came into force on 24 Jun 1967.
No prosecution shall be instituted against any person in respect of any offence under this Act without the previous sanction of the Central Government or such officer or authority as may be authorised by that Government by order in writing in this behalf.
Section 15, The Passports Act, 1967 (Act 15 of 1967).
Questions about Section 15
What does Section 15 of the Passports Act deal with?
Section 15 of the Passports Act is headed "Previous sanction of Central Government necessary". No prosecution shall be instituted against any person in respect of any offence under this Act without the previous sanction of the Central Government or such officer or authority as may be authorised by that Government by order in writing in this behalf.
How do I find court cases under Section 15 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 15, section 15 Passports Act 1967, section 15 of the Passports Act. People searching for it also type passports act 1967 15 of 1967 3. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 15 of the Passports Act come into force?
Section 15 of the Passports Act, cited as Passports Act 1967 15, 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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