The Emigration Act

Determination of question as to whether a person is an emigrant

Power to prohibit emigration to any country in the interests of the general public, etc

Power to prohibit emigration due to outbreak of epidemics, civil disturbances, etc., in a            country

Power to prohibit emigration of any class or category of persons

Provisions as to security

Refund of security

Power to search, seize and detain persons, conveyance, etc

Returns and registers

Authorities and officers to have certain powers of civil court

Power to give directions

Effect of other laws

Delegation

Power to exempt

Act not to apply to certain emigrants

Power to make rules

Notifications and rules to be laid before Parliament

Repeal of Act 7 of 1922


MISCELLANEOUS


Where a question arises
before a Protector of Emigrants as to whether a person intending to depart from India is or is not an
emigrant, the Protector of Emigrants shall decide the question after holding an inquiry in such manner and
upon considering such evidence as may be prescribed and such other evidence as may be relevant, and
communicate the decision to such person in the prescribed manner.

LAWGIST

# 29 Determination of question as to whether a person is an emigrant