THE REPATRIATION OF PRISONERS ACT, 2003

ACT NO. 49 OF 2003 · Enacted [28th September, 2003.] · 16 sections

Section 1.Short title and commencement.

Section 2.Definitions.

Section 3.Application of Act.

Section 4.Application for transfer by a prisoner.

Section 5.Consideration of request by Central Government.

Section 6.Comments of contracting State.

Section 7.Consideration of request by Central Government.

Section 8.Provision to issue warrant for transfer.

Section 9.Operation of warrant and retaking prisoner.

Section 10.Transfer of record.

Section 11.Power of court and Central Government shall not be affected.

Section 12.Transfer into India.

Section 13.Determination of prison and issue of warrant for receiving transfer in India.

Section 14.Power to make rules.

Section 15.Laying of rules, etc.

Section 16.Power to remove difficulties.