The Indian Emigration Act 1908, 17 of 1908, (Rep., Act 7 of 1922) · VII — .

Section 38. Licensing of depôts

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

38. Licensing of depôts. 39. Inspection 570 Emigration. [ACT XVII SECTIONS. 39. Inspection by Protector and Medical Inspector. 40. Report by Medical Inspector. 41. Treatment of emigrant suffering from disease. CHAPTER VIII. CONVEYANCE OF EMIGRANTS TO DEPÔTS AND PROCEDURE ON ARRIVAL. 42. Emigrant not to be removed before registration. 43. Conveyance of emigrant to depôt. 44. Report of arrival at depôt. 45. Examination by Medical Inspector. Chapter VII: . EMIGRATION DEPÔTS. | Section 38: (1) A depôt established under the last foregoing section shall not be used for the reception and lod 38. (1) A depôt established under the last foregoing section shall not be used for the reception and lodging of emigrants until it has been inspected and approved by the Protector of Emigrants and the Medical Inspector of Emigrants, and a license for its use has been granted by the Protector. (2) A license under this section shall not be granted for a longer period than one year from the day on which it comes into force. (3) The Protector of Emigrants may at any time cancel a license under this section— (a) if he considers that the depôt for which it was granted is unhealthy, or has in any respect become unsuitable for the purpose for which it was established; or (b) if the Emigration Agent fails, after reasonable notice, to comply with any of the requirements of this Act or of the rules made under this Act. Inspection by Protector and Medical Inspector.

Source: India Code