The Reciprocity Act, 1943
Central Act · Act 9 of 19437 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to make provisions on a basis of reciprocity in regard to entry into, travel, residence, the acquisition, holding or disposal of property, the enjoyment of educational facilities, the holding of public office, or the carrying on of any occupation, trade, business or profession in India by, and the franchise in India of, persons domiciled in British Possessions. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 9 of 1943 |
| Year | 1943 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of External Affairs |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 7 |
| Subjects | defence |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 3 Power of Central Government to impose reciprocal disabilities on persons domiciled in British Possessions.
- Section 4 Burden of proof on person claiming exemption.
- Section 5 Direction imposing disabilities in respect of entry, travel and residence not to apply to armed forces.
- Section 6 Power to make rules.
- Section 7 Repealed.
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