No prosecution shall be instituted against any person in respect of any offence under this Act without the previous sanction of the Central Government or such officer or authority as may be authorised by that Government by order in writing in this behalf.
Section 15: Previous sanction of Central Government necessary.
The Passports Act, 1967Central Act · Act 15 of 1967
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Passports Act, 1967 |
|---|---|
| Section | 15 |
| Marginal note | Previous sanction of Central Government necessary. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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