The Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920

The Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 is an Act of the Indian Parliament that regulates the entry of foreigners into India. The Act requires all foreigners entering India to possess a valid passport or travel document. It also provides for the power of the Central Government to make rules and regulations for the issue of passports and travel documents. The Act further empowers the Central Government to impose restrictions on the entry of foreigners into India in the interest of national security. The Act also provides for penalties for contravention of its provisions.