Section 44, Emigration Act, 1983 [S1S-JMV]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 1 July 1983.

In Emigration Act, 1983 [A10-W08]. This text from 1 July 1983. 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 44, Emigration Act, 1983 [S1S-JMV]. Machine: S1S-JMV.

44. Power to issue directions.—(1) The passport authority may, by order in writing, direct any passport holder to take such measures in relation to the holding of a passport 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.

Defined terms in this text (2)

passport: Section 2, Emigration Act, 1983 [S1SHAE] (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, Emigration Act, 1983 [S1SHAE] (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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