Section 23 of The Passports Act, 1967
Act to be in addition to certain enactments.
The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to and not in derogation of the provisions of the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 (34 of 1920), 14 [the Emigration Act, 1983 (31 of 1983)] the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 (16 of 1939), the Foreigners Act, 1946 (31 of 1946), Trading with the Enemy (Continuance of Emergency Provisions) (16 of 1947), the Foreigners Law (Application and Amendment) Act, 1962 (42 of 1962), 15 the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 (46 of 1973) and other enactments relating to foreigners and foreign exchange.
Summary
- It states that the rules of this Act are in addition to, and not in derogation of (meaning they do not lessen or override), several specific older laws.
- The listed laws include the Passport (Entry into India) Act of 1920, the Emigration Act of 1983, and the Registration of Foreigners Act of 1939.
- It also applies alongside the Foreigners Act of 1946, foreign exchange laws like the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act of 1973, and other laws about foreigners.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What does "not in derogation of" mean in simple terms?
It means the new law does not take away any power or authority from the older laws mentioned in the section.
2. Are financial laws covered by this section?
Yes, it specifically mentions the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act of 1973 as one of the laws that continues to apply alongside this Act.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 23 of The Passports Act, 1967, how does this Act interact with older laws like the Foreigners Act, 1946?
2.Which of the following laws is explicitly listed in Section 23 of The Passports Act, 1967 as working alongside it?
3.According to Section 23 of The Passports Act, 1967, what is the relationship between this Act and laws regulating foreign exchange?
4.What specific entry-related law from 1920 is protected by Section 23 of The Passports Act, 1967?