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Under section 9, Emigration Act, 1983 (1)
Text
Section 9, Emigration Act, 1983 [S1S-HHX]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 1 July 1983.
9. 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.
Made under this section, or naming it (1)
Notification S.O. 3160(E) of the Bureau of Immigration dated 22nd January, 2012 under section 9 [N13-KQE], 22 January 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Emigration Act, 1983 (31 of 1983), the Central Government hereby appoints, with effect from the date of publication of this notification, the officers specified in the Table below to exercise the powers of the Central Government within the jurisdiction set out against each"
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