Q. Consider the following statements regarding Protected Area Permit:
1. It is required for domestic tourists to visit certain areas in India.
2. Both the Inner line permit and Protected area permit derive statutory power under the Foreigners act 1946.
3. Ministry of Home Affairs is the main authority to administer the provisions related to Protected Area Permit.
How many statements given above are correct?
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. A foreign national, except a citizen of Bhutan, requires the Protected area permit to visit certain parts of India.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Protected Area Permit is issued under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958. The order has been issued under the Foreigners’ Act, 1946. The Inner line permit is issued under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act of 1853.
Statement 3 is correct. Ministry of Home Affairs is the main authority to administer the provisions related to Protected Area Permit
| Important Tips Currently, Protected Areas are located in the following States: – 1) All of Arunachal Pradesh 2) Parts of Himachal Pradesh 3) Parts of Ladakh 4) Parts of Rajasthan 5) Parts of Sikkim 6) Parts of Uttarakhand |
