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The Passports Act, 1967

Act to be in addition to certain enactments

In force From 24 Jun 1967 Act 15 of 1967 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 15 of 1967 Ministry External Affairs Enacted 24 Jun 1967 In force 24 Jun 1967 Instruments 1

Section 23 of the Passports Act, 1967 deals with act to be in addition to certain enactments. The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to and not in derogation of the provisions of the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 (34 of 1920), [the Emigration Act, 1983 (31 of 1983)] the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 (16 of 1939), the Foreigners Act, 1946 (31 of 1946), Trading with the The Act came into force on 24 Jun 1967.

The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to and not in derogation of the provisions of the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 (34 of 1920), 14 [the Emigration Act, 1983 (31 of 1983)] the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 (16 of 1939), the Foreigners Act, 1946 (31 of 1946), Trading with the Enemy (Continuance of Emergency Provisions) (16 of 1947), the Foreigners Law (Application and Amendment) Act, 1962 (42 of 1962), 15 the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 (46 of 1973) and other enactments relating to foreigners and foreign exchange.

Section 23, 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.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 23

What does Section 23 of the Passports Act deal with?

Section 23 of the Passports Act is headed "Act to be in addition to certain enactments". The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to and not in derogation of the provisions of the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 (34 of 1920), [the Emigration Act, 1983 (31 of 1983)] the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 (16 of 1939), the Foreigners Act, 1946 (31 of 1946), Trading with the

How do I find court cases under Section 23 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 23, section 23 Passports Act 1967, section 23 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 23 of the Passports Act, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently The Passport Rules, 1967 (10.05.1967) (1967).

When did Section 23 of the Passports Act come into force?

Section 23 of the Passports Act, cited as Passports Act 1967 23, 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.

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