Section 5 of the Emigration Act, 1983 – Power to authorise persons to exercise functions of a Protector

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Section 5: Power to authorise persons to exercise functions of a Protector

The Central Government may, if satisfied that it is necessary so to do in the interest of emigrants or intending emigrants, authorise any person to perform all or any of the functions of a Protector of Emigrants under this Act.

Source: official text of The Emigration Act, 1983 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Emigration Act, 1983.

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