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The Reciprocity Act, 1943

Central

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.

Act number
9 of 1943
Ministry
Ministry of External Affairs
Enacted
31 Mar 1943
In force from
31 Mar 1943

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

7 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Power of Central Government to impose reciprocal disabilities on persons domiciled in British Possessions.
  4. Section 4Burden of proof on person claiming exemption.
  5. Section 5Direction imposing disabilities in respect of entry, travel and residence not to apply to armed forces.
  6. Section 6Power to make rules.
  7. Section 7Repealed.