Section 30. Power to prohibit emigration to any country in the interests of the general public, etc

CHAPTER VIII MISCELLANEOUS — 29. Determination of question as to whether a person is an emigrant. Where a question arises before a Protector of Emigrants as to whether a person intending to depart from India is or is not an emigrant, the Protector of Emigrants shall decide the question after holding an inquiry in such manner and upon considering such evidence as may be prescribed and such other evidence as may be relevant, and communicate the decision to such person in the prescribed manner. 30. Power to prohibit emigration to any country in the interests of the general public, etc.— (1) Where the Central Government has reason to believe that sufficient grounds exist for prohibiting emigration to any country, having regard to the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of India, friendly relations of India with any foreign country or the interests of the general public, it may, by notification, prohibit emigration to that country. (2) A notification issued under sub-section (1) shall have effect for such period not exceeding six months as may be specified in the notification: Provided that if the Central Government has reason to believe that the grounds mentioned in sub-section (1) continue to exist, it may, from time to time, by notification, prohibit emigration to that country for such further period, not exceeding six months on each occasion, as may be specified in the notification.