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

Section 78. Where

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

604 Emigration. [ACT XVII (Chapter XI 78. Where 604 Emigration. [ACT XVII (Chapter XI.—Departure of Natives of India by Sea out of India for certain purposes. Chapter XII.—Rules.) Provisions as to security. 78. Where such security as is referred to in section 75, sub-section (1), sub-clause (vi), has been furnished, the Local Government may, after such inquiry as may be necessary, pass orders in regard to the forfeiture of the security and the application of the same or of any part thereof, or may order the return of the security or of any part thereof to the person by whom it was furnished, or to his representative. Delegation to Protector of Emigrants of authority to receive or dispose of applications.

Source: India Code