Central Act
The Emigration Act, 1983
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to emigration of citizens of India.
| Act number | 31 of 1983 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1983-09-10 |
| In force from | 1983-12-30 |
| Ministry | Ministry of External Affairs |
| Sections | 45 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Emigration Act, 1983 come into force?
It came into force on 1983-12-30, having been enacted on 1983-09-10.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of External Affairs.
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