(a) the details of tourist visas issued to participants from various countries
during the Commonwealth Games, country-wise;
(b) the details of minimum and maximum period for which the said visas were
issued;
(c) whether several foreigners are reported to be overstaying in the country
despite expiry of their visa period;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the steps being taken by the Government to locate and deport them?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): In accordance with a Circular issued by the Government on 29th July,2009,
Non Validated Pass (NVP) were issued to the approved Commonwealth Games Family Members
(CGFMs) for participation in the Games and this NVP was treated as multiple entry visa
to India. After arrival in India, the NVP was converted into Commonwealth Games
Accreditation Card. As per the Circular dated 29th July, 2009 issued by the
Government, NVP was issued for the period from 3rd September, 2010 till
13th November, 2010. While most of the participants arrived in India on the basis
of the NVP, some participants came on Commonwealth Games (CWG) Visa issued by the
Indian Mission and a few participants who came without NVP and CWG visa were granted
Temporary Landing Facility (TLF) on arrival. The total number of foreigners who
arrived in India for participation in the Commonwealth Games, on the basis of Non
Validated Pass/Commonwealth Games Visa/Temporary Landing Facility, was 9412.
(c) to (e): As per information available, only 9 foreigners who entered the
country on Non-Validated Pass/Commonwealth Games Visa/Temporary Landing Facility
for participation in the Commonwealth games have not departed. Action has been
taken to ascertain their departure and on detection, legal action would be taken
as per law.