Central Act
The Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003
An Act to provide for the transfer of certain prisoners from India to country or place outside India and reception in India of certain prisoners from country or place outside India.
| Act number | 49 of 2003 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 2003-09-28 |
| In force from | 2004-01-01 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Department | Department of Home |
| Sections | 16 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003 come into force?
It came into force on 2004-01-01, having been enacted on 2003-09-28.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of Home).
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