Section 17. Eveq Protector of Emig~ants, i n addition

(6) cause, so far as he can, all the provisions of this A.ct and of the rules made under this Act to be complied with ; % [ (c) inspect, on arrival, all vessels bringing return-emigrants to the port for which he is Protector ; (d) enquire into the treatment received by the return-emigrants both during the period of their service in the country to which they emigrated, and also during the return voyage, and report thereon to the Local Government ; and i i (e) aid and advise the return-emigrants so far as he reasonably can. (2) The Governor General in Council may, from time to time, define the local area to which the authority of any Protector of Emigrants so appointed shall extend. (3) Every `s` `6` `1883.1` Emigrat9m. 229. t $ (~?&apter I ~.-~rotictors. `qf` hmig?*ants and Xedical lizspectors-17-19.) (3) Every Protector of Emigrants may be suspended or yemoved by the Local , Government which appointed him. (4) Every, Protector of Emigrants shall be a public servant within the meaning of the Indian Penal XLV of 1860. Code. 17. Eveq Protector of Emig~ants, i n addition General to the special duties assigned to hiin by this Act or duties of the rules made under this Act, shall- (a) protect and aid with his advice all emigrants ; CHAPTER IV. PROTECT O F RS EMIGRANTS AND MEDICAL INSPECT- ORS. 16. (1) The Local Government may, from time to time, appoint a proper person to be the Protector of - Emigrants for any port within the territories administered by it from which emigration is lawful. Appointment of Protectore ~ ~ i grmta.