Section 8

Emigration officers to be public servants.

The Emigration Act, 1983

  • Act 31 of 1983
  • Ministry of External Affairs
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to emigration of citizens of India.

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    The Protector General of Emigrants, Protectors of Emigrants, the officers in charge of emigration check-posts, emigration officers and emigration employees appointed under this Act shall be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

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