The Passport (Offences) Act, 1952

( ACT NO. LVI OF 1952 )

[ 14th December, 1952 ]
An Act to introduce legislation declaring forgery of a passport or a false statement in an application for a passport to be punishable offences. 1♣

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to make more effective provision for the prevention of certain offences relating to passports and other travel documents;
 
 
 
 
It is hereby enacted as follows:-
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1.Short title, extent and commencement

2.Definition

3.Penalties for certain offences relating to passport