The Indian government has also implemented strict steps, through the Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025, which comes into force on September 1, against illegal foreign nationals working in the country, in a bold move to improve national security. Parliament passed the new law in April this year, giving the Bureau of Immigration the power to monitor, control, and deport those who violate it, a major overhaul of the immigration system in India.
The message sent by the Home Ministry on Monday is an indication that there will be no tolerance for illegal immigration. The Bureau of Immigration is authorised to immediately deport foreign nationals who are caught violating entry norms, in coordination with state governments and agencies to facilitate the process. This initiative is one of the measures in a wider campaign to enhance internal security and maintenance of law and order in the country.
Stronger Bureau of Immigration.
The new regulations have granted the Bureau of Immigration special powers to clamp down on illegal activities. In case a foreign national is caught entering or staying in India illegally, he may now be deported as soon as possible. Moreover, the registration of organisations like hotels, educational institutions or any other institution discovered to be sheltering illegal immigrants may be cancelled immediately.
The law requires state governments to keep comprehensive data on foreign nationals at the local level. Such records would be distributed occasionally to the Bureau of Immigration, making it possible to monitor in real time and take immediate measures against violators. This is a co-ordinated strategy to seal any loopholes in the supervision, and no illegal activity is left unnoticed.
Severe punishment of forgeries.
The Act proposes harsh punishment for the people who enter or stay in India with the help of forged documents such as passports or visas. Criminals are imprisoned for at least two years and fined between [?]1 lakh and [?]10 lakh. This crackdown is aimed at the people who are taking advantage of the visa and passport system of India, which is a very old problem, and the government tries to stop it by strong legal action.
The new law sends a direct message to the world that India will not be a haven for those who defy immigration norms, a member of the Home Ministry said. The provisions will help in deterring illegal activities and protecting the integrity of the country borders.
The new law is a significant step towards enhancing security measures.
The Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025 shows the interest of India in strengthening the system of internal security. The government hopes to resolve the issue of illegal immigration that has been the bane of law enforcers and national security by providing the authorities with the means to do so decisively. We hope that the law’s implementation will enhance process efficiency, enhance agency coordination, and ensure accountability.
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