The Foreigners Act
An Act to confer upon the Central Government certain powers in respect of foreigners.1946
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1Short title and extent2Definitions3Power to make orders3APower to exempt citizens of Commonwealth Countries and other persons from application of Act in certain cases4Persons on parole5Change of name6Obligations of masters of vessels, etc7Obligation of hotel keepers and others to furnish particulars7APower to control places frequented by foreigners8Determination of nationality9Burden of proof10Repealed11Power to give effect to orders, directions, etc12Power to delegate authority13Attempts, etc., to contravene the provisions of this Act, et14Penalty for contravention of provisions of the Act, etc14APenalty for entry in restricted areas, etc14BPenalty for using forged passport14CPenalty for abetment15Protection to persons acting under this Act16Application of other laws not barred17Repealed