The Indian Emigration Act 1922, 7 of 1922, (Rep., Act 31 of 1983) · 11 — .

Section 5. (1) I n any specified area where there is not a

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

5. (1) I n any specified area where there is not a power to (1) I n any specified area where there is not a appoint per- Protector of Emigrants, the Local Governmont, sub- sons to exercise fanctions ject to the control of the Governor General in Council, ofaProtector -may appoint any person to perform all or ally of the duties of a Protector of Emigrants under this Act. (2) Every person so appointed shall be a public servant within the meaning of the Indian Penal X L V O ~ Code. `1.860.` Appoiutment 6. (1) The Local Governlnent may appoint one or o f ~ e d i c a l more Medical Inspectors of Emigrants at any port Inspectors. from vrrhich emigration is lawful or at any other place, and, where more than one are appointed, may apportion their respective duties. 1 \ `4` I I \ `4` h 1 1 XLV of 1860. \ (2) Bvery Medical Inspector of Emigrants shall be a public servant within the meaning of the Indian Penai Code. o

Source: India Code