Section 2

Definitions.

The Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920

  • Act 34 of 1920
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

An Act to take power to require passports of persons entering India.

All sections
    In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,
         "entry" means entry by water, land or air;
         "passport" means a passport for the time being in force issued or renewed by the prescribed authority and satisfying the conditions prescribed relating to the class of passports to which it belongs; and
         "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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