Section 5

Power of removal.

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.

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    The 1 [Central Government] may, by general or special order, direct the removal of any person from 2 [India] who, in contravention of any rule made under section 3 prohibiting entry into 2 [India] without passport, has entered therein, and thereupon any officer of the Government shall have all reasonable powers necessary to enforce such direction.

Notes

1. Subs. by the A.O. 1937, for "L.G."
2. Subs. by Act 36 of 1949, s. 4, for "the Provinces".

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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