The Public Employment (Requirement as to Residence) Act, 1957

The Public Employment (Requirement as to Residence) Act, 1957 was enacted to regulate employment of individuals based on their residence status. This Act prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of their place of birth or residence and ensures that any such requirements are reasonable and in the public interest. The Act applies to individuals seeking public employment and requires that any requirements related to residence be justified based on the nature and duties of the position. The Act also allows for exemptions in cases where the requirement is essential to the nature of the employment. The Act empowers the appropriate government to make rules for the implementation of the provisions of the Act.