Emigration Act, 1837, 32 of 1837 (Rep., Act 14 of 1839)

Section VIII. And it is hereby enacted, that the Officer aforesaid shall not grant Permits authorizing a greater n

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

VIII. And it is hereby enacted, that the Officer aforesaid shall not grant Permits authorizing a greater number of Natives than twenty to embark on board of any one vessel, unless he is satisfied that the accommodations, food and medical attendance, provided for such Natives on board of that vessel, will be sufficient for their health.

Source: India Code