Central

Section 6 of THE REGISTRATION OF FOREIGNERS ACT, 1939

may, by order 1, declare that any or all of the provisions of the rules made under this Act shall not apply

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1 for Registration of Foreigners Exemption Order, 1949, see Gazette of India 1949, Pt. I, P. 1591.

or shall apply only with such modifications or subject to such conditions as may be specified in the said order, to or in relation to any individual foreigner or any class or description of foreigner :

Provided that a copy of every such order shall be placed on

the table of 1* * * Parliament as soon as may be after its promulgation.

Protection to persons acting under this Act.

Summary

The Central Government has the primary authority to declare that the rules under this law do not apply to certain people.
Exemptions can be granted to an individual foreigner or to a specific class or description of foreigners.
The government can also decide that rules apply but with specific modifications or conditions attached.
A copy of any exemption order made must be placed on the table of Parliament as soon as possible after it is issued.

Practical examples

1Maria, a visiting diplomat, receives a special order from the Central Government stating she does not need to register her presence, exempting her completely from the usual rules.

2A group of engineering students from Japan is allowed to report their movements every two months instead of the usual period, showing a modification of the rules for a specific class of foreigners.

FAQ

1. Under Section 6 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, who has the power to exempt someone from the rules?

Section 6 of the 1939 Act gives the Central Government the power to make an order exempting people from the rules.

2. Can Section 6 of the foreigner registration law apply to just one specific person?

Yes, Section 6 of the 1939 legislation allows exemptions to apply to an individual foreigner or to a whole class of foreigners.

3. What happens after the government makes an exemption order under Section 6 of the Registration of Foreigners Act?

According to Section 6 of the Act, a copy of the order must be placed on the table of Parliament after it is announced.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 6 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, which authority has the power to declare that rules shall not apply?

Q2.What is the procedural requirement for an exemption order made under Section 6 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939?

Q3.Under Section 6 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, how can the rules be altered for a specific class of foreigners?

Q4.According to Section 6 of the 1939 registration law, who can be the subject of an exemption order?

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