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M1) M1. After Section 10 , Section 10A and 10B shall be inserted by Passports (Amendment) Act, 2002.(17 of 2002), Published in the Gazette of India. Extra., Part II., Section 1.Every intimation given by the Cenlrul Government or the designated officer, before the commencement of the Passports (Amendment) Act, 2002, to any immigration authority at an airport or any other point of embarkation or immigration, restricting or in any manner prohibiting the departure from India of any holder of the passport or travel document under sub-section (3) of Section 10, shall be deemed to be an order under sub-section (1) of Section 10-A and such order shall continue to be in force for a period of three months from the date of commencement of the Passports (Amendment) Act, 2002, or the date of giving such intimation, whichever is later. Explanation.For the purposes of Sections 10-A and 10-B, the expression "designated officer" means such officer or authority designated, by order in writing, as such by the Central Government.