Section 12: Powers to remove foreigners from Cantonments

Q: What does Section 12 of The Foreigners Order, 1948 (TFO) deal with?

Section 12 TFO pertains to "Powers to remove foreigners from Cantonments". It is part of the The Foreigners Order, 1948, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 12 of The Foreigners Order, 1948 (TFO) governs powers to remove foreigners from Cantonments. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 12 TFO still in force?

Yes, Section 12 of the The Foreigners Order, 1948 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 12 TFO?

धारा 12 TFO is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 12 of the The Foreigners Order, 1948. Section 12 of The Foreigners Order, 1948 (TFO) governs powers to remove foreigners from Cantonments. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 12 TFO?

Dhara 12 TFO is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 12 of the The Foreigners Order, 1948. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 12 of The Foreigners Order, 1948 (TFO) governs powers to remove foreigners from Cantonments. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 12 of The Foreigners Order, 1948?

Cite as: "Section 12, The Foreigners Order, 1948 (TFO)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Foreigners Order, 1948, § 12 (India).

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- The military officer for the time being in command of the forces in a Cantonment may, by order in writing, direct any foreigner to remove himself from the Cantonment within such time as may be specified in the order.