The Emigration Ordinance, 1982

( Ordinance NO. XXIX OF 1982 )

[ 7th September, 1982 ]

এই আইন বৈদেশিক কর্মসংস্থান ও অভিবাসী আইন (২০১৩ সনের ৪৮নং আইন) দ্বারা রহিত করা হইয়াছে।
An Ordinance to repeal and, with certain amendments, re-enact the Emigration Act, 1922.

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to repeal and, with certain amendments, re-enact the Emigration Act, 1922 (VII of 1922), for the purposes hereinafter appearing;
 
 
 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of the 24th March, 1982, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the Chief Martial Law Administrator is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1. Short title, application and commencement

2. Definitions

3. Appointment of Registrar of Emigrants

4. Duties and functions of the Registrar

5. Agents in foreign countries

6. Delegation of certain authority

7. Regulation for emigration

8. Power to prohibit emigration of workers

9. Prohibition of advertisement, etc.

10. Grant of licence

11. Appearance of emigrants before the Registrar, etc

12. Registration of emigrants residing abroad

13. Non-transferability of licence or authority

14. Cancellation, suspension, forfeiture of security, etc.

15. Power to withdraw licence

16. Decision under sections 14 and 15 to be final

17. Inspection, etc., to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance

18. Power to search and detain vessels

19. Power to make rules

20. Unlawful emigration

21. Fraudulently inducing to emigrate

22. False representation of Government authority

23. Receiving money, etc., for providing foreign employment

24. Penalty for contravention of agreement

25. Recovery of expenditure for repatriation, etc.

26. Special Courts

27. Indemnity

28. Ordinance not to apply to certain persons

29. Repeal and savings