Issue of passports and travel documents to persons who are not citizens of India
Section 20 of the Passports Act, 1967 deals with issue of passports and travel documents to persons who are not citizens of India. Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing provisions relating to issue of a passport or travel document, the Central Government may issue, or cause to be issued, a passport or travel document to a person who is not a citizen of India if that Government is of the opinion that it is necessar The Act came into force on 24 Jun 1967.
Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing provisions relating to issue of a passport or travel document, the Central Government may issue, or cause to be issued, a passport or travel document to a person who is not a citizen of India if that Government is of the opinion that it is necessary so to do in the public interest.
Section 20, The Passports Act, 1967 (Act 15 of 1967).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 20
What does Section 20 of the Passports Act deal with?
Section 20 of the Passports Act is headed "Issue of passports and travel documents to persons who are not citizens of India". Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing provisions relating to issue of a passport or travel document, the Central Government may issue, or cause to be issued, a passport or travel document to a person who is not a citizen of India if that Government is of the opinion that it is necessar
How do I find court cases under Section 20 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 20, section 20 Passports Act 1967, section 20 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 20 of the Passports Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently GSR 722 Recinding of Notification under GSR 353 of 26/05/1976 22.07.2016 (2016).
When did Section 20 of the Passports Act come into force?
Section 20 of the Passports Act, cited as Passports Act 1967 20, 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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