Section 5 of THE REGISTRATION OF FOREIGNERS ACT, 1939
| contravene, | or fails to comply with, any provision of any | rule | made |
|---|---|---|---|
| under | this Act shall be punished, if a foreigner, | with | imprisonment |
| for a term | which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend | ||
| to one thousand rupees or with both, or if not a foreigner, with | fine |
which may extend to five hundred rupees.
6.
Power to exempt from application of Act.
Summary
- This section outlines the punishments for breaking or trying to break the rules established by the legislation.
- It sets a maximum penalty for a foreigner of up to one year in prison, a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both.
- It mandates a lesser penalty for someone who is not a foreigner, which is a fine of up to five hundred rupees.
- The section applies equally to anyone who simply attempts to contravene the rules, even if they fail.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the maximum prison sentence for a foreigner under Section 5 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939?
Under Section 5 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, a foreigner can be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year.
2. Can an Indian citizen be punished under Section 5 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939?
Yes, Section 5 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 states that if the offender is not a foreigner, they can be punished with a fine extending to five hundred rupees.
3. Does Section 5 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 penalize only successful violations of the rules?
No, Section 5 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 also penalizes any person who attempts to contravene any provision of any rule made under the Act.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 5 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, what is the maximum fine that can be imposed on a foreigner who contravenes a rule?
Q2.According to Section 5 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, what punishment applies to a person who is not a foreigner if they fail to comply with a rule?
Q3.Based on Section 5 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, can a foreigner face both jail time and a financial penalty?
Q4.Connecting Section 3 and Section 5 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, what could happen to an Indian citizen managing a hotel who refuses to report foreign guests?