The Foreigners Act

Short title and extent

Definitions

Power to make orders

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

Persons on parole

Change of name

Obligations of masters of vessels, etc

Obligation of hotel keepers and others to furnish particulars

Power to control places frequented by foreigners

Determination of nationality

Burden of proof

Repealed

Power to give effect to orders, directions, etc

Power to delegate authority

Attempts, etc., to contravene the provisions of this Act, et

Penalty for contravention of provisions of the Act, etc

Penalty for entry in restricted areas, etc

Penalty for using forged passport

Penalty for abetment

Protection to persons acting under this Act

Application of other laws not barred

All sections

Whoever knowingly uses a forged passport for
entering into India or remains therein without the authority of law for the time being in force shall be
punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than two years, but may extend to
eight years and shall also be liable to fine which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees but may
extend to fifty thousand rupees.


LAWGIST

# 14B Penalty for using forged passport