Rule 2, Immigration And Foreigner Act Rules, 2026 [S2D-39E]

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 2, Immigration And Foreigner Act Rules, 2026 [S2D-39E]. Machine: S2D-39E.

2. Definitions.—(1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) "Act" means the Immigration And Foreigner Act, 2025 (13 of 2025); (b) "Form" means a form appended to these rules; (c) "section" means a section of the Act. (2) Words and expressions used herein and not defined but defined in the Act shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Act.

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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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