Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
93. (1) Any emigrant who—
(a) deserts before arrival at depôt, or
(b) refuses without reasonable cause to proceed to the depôt,
shall be punishable with fine which may extend to twenty rupees, or to the cost incurred in entering into an agreement with, registering and conveying him to the depôt, whichever is greater, and, in default of payment of the fine, with imprisonment which may extend to one month.
(2) Any fine levied under this section may, in the discretion of the convicting Magistrate, be paid to the Emigration Agent or recruiter by whom the cost was incurred.
Source: India Code