Section 5, Citizenship Act, 1955 [S1D-581]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 20 December 1955.

In Citizenship Act, 1955 [A10-EQ1]. This text from 20 December 1955. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 5, Citizenship Act, 1955 [S1D-581]. Machine: S1D-581.

5. Prohibition of emigration for employment without licence.—No person shall undertake emigration for employment except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under section 6: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to emigration for employment undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.

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Section 40, Citizenship Act, 1955 [S1D-6BB], 20 December 1955, Band A. "section 5".

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