Central Act
The Reciprocity Act, 1943
An Act to make provisions on a basis of reciprocity in regard to entry into, travel, residence, the acquisition, holding or disposal of property, the enjoyment of educational facilities, the holding of public office, or the carrying on of any occupation, trade, business or profession in India by, and the franchise in India of, persons domiciled in British Possessions.
| Act number | 09 of 1943 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1943-03-31 |
| In force from | 1943-03-31 |
| Ministry | Ministry of External Affairs |
| Sections | 7 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Reciprocity Act, 1943 come into force?
It came into force on 1943-03-31, having been enacted on 1943-03-31.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of External Affairs.
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