Act 31 of 1946

The Foreigners Act, 1946

An Act to confer upon the Central Government certain powers in respect of foreigners

Section	Title
1	Short title and extent.	Read
2	Definitions.	Read
3	Power to make orders.	Read
3A	Power to exempt citizens of Commonwealth Countries and other persons from application of Act in certain cases.	Read
4	Persons on parole.	Read
5	Change of name.	Read
6	Obligations of masters of vessels, etc.	Read
7	Obligation of hotel keepers and others to furnish particulars.	Read
7A	Power to control places frequented by foreigners.	Read
8	Determination of nationality.	Read
9	Burden of proof.	Read
10	Repealed.	Read
11	Power to give effect to orders, directions, etc.	Read
12	Power to delegate authority.	Read
13	Attempts, etc., to contravene the provisions of this Act, etc	Read
14	Penalty for contravention of provisions of the Act, etc.	Read
14A	Penalty for entry in restricted areas, etc.	Read
14B	Penalty for using forged passport.	Read
14C	Penalty for abetment.	Read
15	Protection to persons acting under this Act.	Read
16	Application of other laws not barred.	Read
17	Repealed.	Read