(a) whether the Government has restricted/banned the entry of certain Non Resident Indians
and Persons of Indian Origin hailing from various States;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government has reviewed/proposes to review such restrictions;and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 190 FOR 23.11.2010 REGARDING
“ENTRY RESTRICTIONSâ€
(a) & (b): Foreign nationals, including Persons of Indian Origin who have acquired nationality
of other countries, who are found to have violated the visa rules or indulged in undesirable
activities, are denied entry into India.
(c) & (d): The review of names of persons in this category is a continuous process. A detailed exercise for
review has been undertaken during 2010 and the names of 28 such persons have been deleted after following
the prescribed procedure.