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Foreigners-I Division

  • The Foreigners Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs deals with matters relating to foreign nationals, visa and immigration, and citizenship.
  • It is responsible for formulation and implementation of visa policy and regulation of the entry, stay, registration, and exit of foreigners in India.
  • The Division also handles matters relating to citizenship, Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI), and issues of illegal migration and deportation, in accordance with the law and Government policy.

Conference Portal

Conference Portal
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Conference Portal
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VISITVISIT

Advance Passenger Information System (APIS)

Advance Passenger Information System (APIS)
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Guidelines to the Carriers
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FAQ's
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Time Limit for compliance with APIS
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Implementing Nodal Officers List
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Stabilisation of APIS data
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Legislations Notification Dt 24/01/2008
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e-Visa

e-Visa
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"e-Visa" and "Instructions for Application"
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VISITVISIT

Immigration Check Post

Immigration Check Post
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List of ICPs
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Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Cardholder

Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Cardholder
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OCI portal
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VISITVISIT

Foreigner Visa/Immigration/etc

Foreigner Visa/Immigration/etc
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Date for submission of application for registration as OCI cardholder in lieu of PIO card extended till 30.12.2016
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Title:
REGISTRATION AS OCI CARDHOLDER IN LIEU OF PIO CARD
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Foreigners Division Acts

Foreigners Division Acts
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The Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025
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Title:
The notification on commencement of the Immigration and foreigners Act, 2025
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The Citizenship Act, 1955
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The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2015
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The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019
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1.97 MB
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Foreigners, Tourists and Visa

Foreigners, Tourists and Visa
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General Policy guidelines relating to Indian Visa
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Regulations applicable to Foreigners in India
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Title:
Details of Visas granted by India
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3.99 MB
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Visa for Bangladeshi nationals
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Visa for Pakistani nationals
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Long Term Visas
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1.08 MB
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Protected and Restricted Areas
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Indian Citizenship

Indian Citizenship
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Indian Citizenship
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VISITVISIT

Mandatory documents to be submitted online for obtaining service(s) from FRROs/ FROs

Mandatory documents to be submitted online for obtaining service(s) from FRROs/ FROs
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Supporting documents to be submitted online for obtaining service(s) from FRROs/ FROs
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Protected Area Permit (PAP) / Restricted Area Permit (RAP)

Protected Area Permit (PAP) / Restricted Area Permit (RAP)
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Details of Protected/Restricted Areas and requirements for obtaining Protected Area Permit (PAP)/Restricted Area Permit(RAP)
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Other Information

Other Information
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Download Forms
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Forms And Proformae

Forms And Proformae
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Title:
Indian Citizenship Forms
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VISITVISIT
Title:
Visa Form
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VISITVISIT
Title:
Visa Related Services
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VISITVISIT

Powers deligated to FFRO/ FRO/ States Governments/ UTs

Powers deligated to FFRO/ FRO/ States Governments/ UTs
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Title:
Delegation of powers to State Governments / UT Administrations/FRROs/FROs in visa matters
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Foreigners Division Rules and Regulations

Foreigners Division Rules and Regulations
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The notification authorizing Foreigners Regional Registration Officers as Registration Officers
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Title:
The Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025
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Title:
The Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024
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The notification notifying the designated immigration posts along with corrigendum
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Title:
The Immigration and Foreigners Order, 2025 along with corrigendum
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The Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2013
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The notification authorising Superintendent of Police or Deputy Commissioner of Police in each District as Registration Officers
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Title:
The Citizenship Rules, 2009
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The Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025
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1.96 MB
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Title:
The Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2018
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514.49 KB
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Title:
The notification appointing the Superintendent of Police or Deputy Commissioner of Police in each District as civil authorities
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The Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2015
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The notification delegating certain powers and functions to the State Government, Union Territories etc.
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1.91 MB
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Title:
The Citizenship (Second) Amendment Rules, 2018
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297.31 KB
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Title:
The notification appointing Foreigners Regional Registration Officers as civil authorities
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604.11 KB
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Title:
The Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2016
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The notification on compounding of certain offences
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1.93 MB
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Title:
The Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024
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966.47 KB
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Title:
The Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2016
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401.73 KB
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Title:
The Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2015
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Title:
Permanent Residency Status to Foreign Investors
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228.85 KB
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Title:
The Citizenship Rules, 2009
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Title:
Reimbursement of expenditure incurred by the State Governments/UTs for performing agency functions on behalf of Central Govt, Dated 02.09.2013
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Reimbursement of expenditure incurred by the State Governments/UTs for performing agency functions on behalf of Central Govt, dated 06.04.2017
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Title:
Reimbursement of expenditure incurred by the State Governments/UTs for performing agency functions on behalf of Central Govt, Dated 08.01.2018
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About Foreigners Division

About Foreigners Division
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Organizational Structure
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Main Menu

Main Menu
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Home
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Title:
About Foreigners Division
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VISITVISIT
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Acts, Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Foreigners Divison
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VISITVISIT
Title:
Powers deligated to FFRO/ FRO/ States Governments/ UTs
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VISITVISIT
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Other Information
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VISITVISIT
Title:
Protected Area Permit (PAP) / Restricted Area Permit (RAP)
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VISITVISIT
Title:
Foreigners, Tourists and Visa
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VISITVISIT
Title:
Indian Citizenship
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VISITVISIT
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Mandatory documents to be submitted online for obtaining service(s) from FRROs/ FROs
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VISITVISIT
Title:
What's New
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VISITVISIT
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Contact Us
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E-Services

E-Services
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Title:
Important Announcement
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VISITVISIT
Title:
e-Visa
Date:
Type/Size:
VISITVISIT
Title:
Immigration Check Post
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Type/Size:
VISITVISIT
Title:
Online Indian Citizenship
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Type/Size:
VISITVISIT
Title:
Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder
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VISITVISIT
Title:
Visa appointment scheduling
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VISITVISIT
Title:
Foreigners Registration
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VISITVISIT

Other links

Other links
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Title:
Bureau Of Immigration
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VISITVISIT
Title:
Advance Passenger Information System (APIS)
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Type/Size:
VISITVISIT
Title:
Tourism India
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VISITVISIT
Title:
Incredible India
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VISITVISIT

Foreigners Division

Foreigners Division
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Foreigners Division
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VISITVISIT

Avail Visa Services for Non - Pakistanis

Avail Visa Services for Non - Pakistanis
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Title:
Employment and Business Visa
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Research Visa
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Restricted and Protected Areas
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Acts

Acts
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Divisions
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Title:
The Citizenship Act, 1955.
Divisions:
Foreigners-I Division
Type/Size:
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603.37 KB
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Title:
The Citizenship(Amendment) Act, 2015.
Divisions:
Foreigners-I Division
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104.4 KB
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Title:
The Foreigners Act, 1946.
Divisions:
Foreigners-I Division
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Title:
The Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920.
Divisions:
Foreigners-I Division
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12.35 KB
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Title:
The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939.
Divisions:
Foreigners-I Division
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Title:
SO Order No. 1231 dated 11/03/2024.
Divisions:
Foreigners-I Division
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1.21 MB
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Title:
The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 dated 12/12/2019.
Divisions:
Foreigners-I Division
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1.97 MB
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Title:
The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.
Divisions:
Foreigners-I Division
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1.97 MB
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Rules

Rules
Title
Divisions
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Type/Size
Title:
The Citizenship (Amendment) Ordinance, 2015.
Divisions:
Foreigners-I Division
Type/Size:
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1.18 MB
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Title:
The Citizenship Rules, 2009.
Divisions:
Foreigners-I Division
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3.74 MB
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Title:
The Passport (Entry into India) Rules, 1920.
Divisions:
Foreigners-I Division
Type/Size:
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12.35 KB
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Title:
The Registration of Foreigners Rules, 1992.
Divisions:
Foreigners-I Division
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3.26 MB
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Title:
The Citizenship Rules, 2009.
Divisions:
Foreigners-I Division
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4.15 MB
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Title:
The Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 dated 11/03/2024
Divisions:
Foreigners-I Division
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1.96 MB
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Notifications

Notifications
Keyword
Title
Number
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End Date
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Keyword:
Gazette of India.
Title:
Notification under section 7D(da) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 specifying the grounds for cancellation of OCI registration regarding.
Number:
S.O. 3662(E)
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End Date:
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Keyword:
D/E Cards
Title:
Registration of Foreigners (Amendment) Rules 2008 - Modification of Disembarkation/Embarkation (D/E) Cards. (Hindi)
Number:
No. GSR 237(E)
Start Date:
End Date:
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Keyword:
Civil Authority for Gede ICP
Title:
Appointment of Senior Immigration Officer, Bureau of Immigration, Gede, as the Civil Authority for the immigration check posts located at Gede (Railway Station) and Gede (Road) under the district of Nadia, West Bengal. (Hindi)
Number:
No. S.O. 1647(E)
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End Date:
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Keyword:
FCRA
Title:
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources(IUCN) (Hindi)
Number:
No. S.O. 2648(E)
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End Date:
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Keyword:
APIS
Title:
Liability of country representative or station manager of airline to provide information, in advance.
Number:
No. GSR 56(E)
Start Date:
End Date:
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Keyword:
Enemy Property
Title:
Promulgation of the Enemy Propert (Amendment and Validation) Third Ordinance,2016 to amend the Enemy Property Act, 1968
Number:
No. 40
Start Date:
End Date:
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