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Rule 1, Immigration And Foreigner Act Rules, 2026 [S2D-38C]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 23 January 2026.

In Immigration And Foreigner Act Rules, 2026 [R10-B46]. This text from 23 January 2026. No other text held.

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Cite: Rule 1, Immigration And Foreigner Act Rules, 2026 [S2D-38C]. Machine: S2D-38C.

1. Short title and commencement.—(1) These rules may be called the Immigration And Foreigner Act Rules, 2026. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

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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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