The REPATRIATION OF PRISONERS ACT, 2003

Sections

Section 1 — Short title and commencement.

(1) This Act may be called the Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003.

(2) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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  1. 1.Short title and commencement.
  2. 2.Definitions.
  3. 3.Application of Act.
  4. 4.Application for transfer by a prisoner.
  5. 5.Consideration of request by Central Government.
  6. 6.Comments of contracting State.
  7. 7.Consideration of request by Central Government.
  8. 8.Provision to issue warrant for transfer.
  9. 9.Operation of warrant and retaking prisoner.
  10. 10.Transfer of record.
  11. 11.Power of court and Central Government shall not be affected.
  12. 12.Transfer into India.
  13. 13.Determination of prison and issue of warrant for receiving transfer in India.
  14. 14.Power to make rules.
  15. 15.Laying of rules, etc.
  16. 16.Power to remove difficulties.