Section 21, Passports Act, 1967 [S1K-3K1]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 16 August 1967.
21. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns.—(1) Every foreigner shall maintain such records and registers relating to residence in India as may be prescribed and shall preserve them for a period of five years. (2) Every foreigner shall furnish to the passport authority a return in Form A within ninety days from the end of every financial year, and such other information as the passport authority may, by order in writing, require.
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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: 4 more definitions.
passport: Section 2, Passports Act, 1967 [S1K302] (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, Passports Act, 1967 [S1K302] (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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