The Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act, 1983.
1. Introduction The Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act, 1983 was enacted in order to provide for the determination of the question as to whether a person is an illegal migrant and for matters connected therewith. The Act provides for the setting up of tribunals for the purpose of determining the question as to whether a person is an illegal migrant or not. Any person who claims that he is not an illegal migrant may make an application to the tribunal for a determination of the question. The tribunal shall determine the question on the basis of the evidence furnished by the parties and after considering all the relevant material. The decision of the tribunal shall be final and binding on the parties. The Act also provides for the setting up of a review committee to review the decisions of the tribunals. The review committee may confirm, modify or set aside the decision of the tribunal. The Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act, 1983 has been a subject of c