The Foreigners Act, 1946
The Foreigners Act, 1946: An act to regulate the entry, stay, and exit of foreigners in India.
Summary
The Foreigners Act, 1946 is an act of the Indian Parliament that regulates the entry, stay, and exit of foreigners in India. The Act lays down the procedures for the registration of foreigners, their movements within India, and their deportation. The Act also empowers the Central Government to make rules and orders for carrying out the provisions of the Act. Under this Act, the Central Government may prohibit, restrict, or regulate the entry, stay, and exit of foreigners in India, if it considers it necessary in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the state, or public order. The Act applies to all foreigners in India, including refugees and stateless persons.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title And Extent | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Power To Make Orders | Open |
| 4 | Section 3A: Power To Exempt Citizens Of Commonwealth Countries And Other Persons From Application Of Act In Certain Cases | Open |
| 5 | Section 4: Persons On Parole | Open |
| 6 | Section 5: Change Of Name | Open |
| 7 | Section 6: Obligations Of Masters Of Vessels, Etc | Open |
| 8 | Section 7: Obligation Of Hotel Keepers And Others To Furnish Particulars | Open |
| 9 | Section 7A: Power To Control Places Frequented By Foreigners | Open |
| 10 | Section 8: Determination Of Nationality | Open |
| 11 | Section 9: Burden Of Proof | Open |
| 12 | Section 10: Repealed | Open |
| 13 | Section 11: Power To Give Effect To Orders, Directions, Etc | Open |
| 14 | Section 12: Power To Delegate Authority | Open |
| 15 | Section 13: Attempts, Etc, To Contravene The Provisions Of This Act, Etc | Open |