The Emigration Act, 1983 8Chapter II · Emigration Authorities
Section 8 · Emigration officers to be public servants
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The Protector General of Emigrants, Protectors of
Emigrants, the officers in charge of emigration check-posts, emigration officers and emigration
employees appointed under this Act shall be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the
Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).