5 For Foreigners Order, 1948, see Gazette of India, 1948, Pt. 2 The words "except the State of Hyderabad", ins. Lakshadweep, Minicoy and Amindivi Island vide Reg. and brought into force in Dadra and Nagar Haveli by Reg. Pondicherry with modifications vide Notification No. This Act has been extended to- Goa, Daman and Diu with modifications by Reg. In this Act- 3 4* * * * * * (b) " prescribed " means prescribed by orders made under this Act (c) "specified" means specified by direction of a prescribed authority.ģ.Power to make orders.(1) The Central Government may by order make provision, either generally or with respect to all foreigners or with respect to any particular foreigner or any prescribed class or description of foreigner, for prohibiting, regulating or restricting the entry of foreigners into 1 or their departure therefrom or their presence or continued presence therein. (2) It extends to the whole of 1 2* * *.Ģ.Definitions. (1) This Act may be called the Foreigners Act, 1946. WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the exercise by the Central Government of certain powers in respect of the entry of foreigners into 1, their presence therein and their departure therefrom 1. 31 OF 1946* An Act to confer upon the Central Government certain powers In respect of foreigners. Further details / description shall be available on the Visa Enquiry page. If you have already applied online for Indian Visa online and want to know the status of your application, please follow the link for Visa Enquiry. Important technical information for filling online Indian visa application can be referred at Technical Instructions.
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