Rule 6, Passports Act Rules, 1967 [S1K-6WB]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 21 December 1967.

In Passports Act Rules, 1967 [R10-51H]. This text from 21 December 1967. No other text held.

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Cite: Rule 6, Passports Act Rules, 1967 [S1K-6WB]. Machine: S1K-6WB.

6. Records and returns.—(1) Every foreigner shall maintain a record of residence in India in Form A and shall preserve it for a period of five years. (2) The annual return under sub-section (2) of section 7 of the Act shall be furnished in Form C on or before the thirtieth day of June every year.

Defined terms in this text (1)

foreigner: Section 2, Citizenship Act, 1955 [S1D55V] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "foreigner" means a person who is not a citizen of India

foreigner: Section 2, Foreigners Law (Application and Amendment) Act, 1962 [S1GZZY] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "foreigner" means a person who is not a citizen of India

foreigner: Section 2, Passports Act, 1967 [S1K302] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "foreigner" means a person who is not a citizen of India

foreigner: 2 more definitions.

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Rule 5, Passports Act Rules, 1967 [S1K-6V5], 21 December 1967, Band A. "rule 6".

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