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Section 23, Foreigners Law (Application and Amendment) Act, 1962 [S1H-0MK]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 13 January 1962.

In Foreigners Law (Application and Amendment) Act, 1962 [A10-HJR]. This text from 13 January 1962. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 23, Foreigners Law (Application and Amendment) Act, 1962 [S1H-0MK]. Machine: S1H-0MK.

23. Power to issue directions.—(1) The passport authority may, by order in writing, direct any carrier to take such measures in relation to the carriage of passengers to India as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.

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carrier: Section 2, Foreigners Law (Application and Amendment) Act, 1962 [S1GZZY] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "carrier" means the owner, agent or master of a vessel or aircraft carrying passengers to or from India

carrier: 2 more definitions.

passport: Section 2, Foreigners Law (Application and Amendment) Act, 1962 [S1GZZY] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "passport" means a passport issued or deemed to have been issued under this Act

passport: 4 more definitions.

passport authority: Section 2, Foreigners Law (Application and Amendment) Act, 1962 [S1GZZY] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "passport authority" means an officer or authority empowered under rules made under this Act to issue passports or travel documents

passport authority: 4 more definitions.

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Section 23, Foreigners Law (Application and Amendment) Act, 1962 [S1H-0MK]