The Reciprocity Act, 1943
An Act to make provisions on a basis of reciprocity in regard to entry into, travel, residence, the acquisition, holding or disposal of property, the enjoyment of educational facilities, the holding of public office, or the carrying on of any occupation, trade, business or profession in India by, and the franchise in India of, persons domiciled in British Possessions.
Administered by. Ministry of External Affairs · Other Acts of 1943
Preamble
THE RECIPROCITY ACT, 1943
ACT NO. 9 OF 19431
[31st March, 1943.] An Act to make provisions on a basis of reciprocity in regard to entry into, travel, residence, the acquisition, holding or disposal of property, the enjoyment of educational facilities, the holding of public office, or the carrying on of any occupation, trade, business or profession in 2*** India by, and the franchise in 2*** India of, persons domiciled in British Possessions.
Preamble.-- WHEREAS it is expedient to make provisions on a basis of reciprocity in regard to entry into, travel, residence, the acquisition, holding or disposal of property, the enjoyment of educational facilities, the holding of public office, or the carrying on of any occupation, trade, business or profession in 2*** India by, and the franchise in 2*** India of, persons domiciled in British Possessions:
It is hereby enacted as follows : --
What this Act covers
Summary of the Reciprocity Act, 1943
Key Features
• Principle of Reciprocity: Incorporates the principle of reciprocal treatment in specified legal matters between India and foreign countries.
• Government Notification: Empowers the Central Government to apply the provisions of the Act through notifications in respect of foreign States.
• Reciprocal Rights and Restrictions: Enables the extension of legal rights, privileges, exemptions, or the imposition of corresponding restrictions based on the treatment accorded to Indian citizens or entities abroad.
• Application to Foreign States: Applies to countries or territories notified by the Central Government under the Act.
• Promotion of Equality in International Relations: Facilitates fair and reciprocal legal treatment between India and other jurisdictions.
Sections
Type to filter. 7 sections.
- 1Short title, extent and commencement
- 2Definitions
- 3Power of Central Government to impose reciprocal disabilities on persons domiciled in British Possessions
- 4Burden of proof on person claiming exemption
- 5Direction imposing disabilities in respect of entry, travel and residence not to apply to armed forces
- 6Power to make rules
- 7Repealed
Related Acts
- The United Nations (Privileges and Immunities) Act, 19474 sections
- The United Nations (Security Council) Act, 19472 sections
- The Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) Act, 19488 sections
- The Geneva Conventions Act, 196020 sections
- The Extradition Act, 196240 sections
- The Passports Act, 196729 sections
- The Foreign Marriage Act, 196930 sections
- The Diplomatic Relations (Vienna Convention) Act, 197211 sections
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