Section 37, Immigration And Foreigner Act, 2025 [S2C-VAF]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 8 December 2025 by S.O. 1626(E) [N12-PNP].
37. Power to issue directions.—(1) The passport authority may, by order in writing, direct any citizen to take such measures in relation to travel abroad 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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citizen: Section 2, Immigration And Foreigner Act, 2025 [S2CT7H] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "citizen" means a person who is a citizen of India under the Constitution or the Citizenship Act, 1955 (57 of 1955)
citizen: 4 more definitions.
passport: Section 2, Immigration And Foreigner Act, 2025 [S2CT7H] (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, Immigration And Foreigner Act, 2025 [S2CT7H] (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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