Section 3: Power To Make Orders | The Foreigners Act 1946

JavaScript did not load properly

Some content might be missing or broken. Please try disabling content blockers or use a different browser like Chrome, Safari or Firefox.

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where the Central Government of India receives intelligence that a group of individuals from a certain foreign country are planning to enter India to engage in espionage activities. To prevent this, the government invokes Section 3 of The Foreigners Act, 1946.

Under this section, the government issues an order stating that individuals from this specific country must obtain a special permit before entering India. The order specifies that they can only enter through designated airports and must report to the local police station within 24 hours of arrival. Their movements are restricted to certain areas, and they must provide biometric data and regular updates on their whereabouts.

One of the individuals from the group attempts to enter India without the special permit and is detained at the airport. He is informed about the restrictions placed by the government under Section 3 of the Act and is subsequently deported to his home country.