THE FOREIGNERS ACT, 1946 (Modified as on 3rd December, 2018)

ACT No. 31 OF 1946 · Enacted [23rd November, 1946.] · 22 sections

Section 1.Short title and extent.

Section 2.Definitions.

Section 3.Power to make orders.

Section 3A.Power to exempt citizens of Commonwealth Countries and other persons from application of Act in certain cases.

Section 4.Persons on parole.

Section 5.Change of name.

Section 6.Obligations of masters of vessels, etc.

Section 7.Obligation of hotel keepers and others to furnish particulars.

Section 7A.Power to control places frequented by foreigners.

Section 8.Determination of nationality.

Section 9.Burden of proof.

Section 10.[Repealed.].

Section 11.Power to give effect to orders, directions, etc.

Section 12.Power to delegate authority.

Section 13.Attempts, etc., to contravene the provisions of this Act, etc.

Section 14.Penalty for contravention of provisions of the Act, etc.

Section 14A.Penalty for entry in restricted areas, etc.

Section 14B.Penalty for using forged passport.

Section 14C.Penalty for abetment.

Section 15.Protection to persons acting under this Act.

Section 16.Application of other laws not barred.

Section 17.[Repealed.].