Section 21A
Power to bind certain persons against whom complaint is made under the Act.
The Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act, 1983
About this Act
An Act to provide for the establishment of Tribunals for the determination, in a fair manner, of the question whether a person is an illegal migrant to enable the Central Government to expel illegal migrants from India and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
1[21A. Power to bind certain persons against whom complaint is made under the
Act.-- Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, it shall be lawful
for a police officer not below the rank of a Superintendent of Police, if he is satisfied that the
circumstances so require and for reasons to be recorded in writing, to direct any person against whom a
reference or an application has been made under this Act to enter into a bond with or without sureties for
making himself available for the inquiry and observance of such restrictions or conditions as may be
specified by such police officer:
Provided that if such person fails to enter into such bond he may be arrested and detained in such manner as may be prescribed.]
Provided that if such person fails to enter into such bond he may be arrested and detained in such manner as may be prescribed.]
Notes
1. Ins. by Act 24 of 1988, s. 14 (w.e.f. 24-4-1988).