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1[11B. Restrictions on mountaineering expeditions.--
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 1957, no foreigner or group of foreigners shall climb, or attempt to climb, any mountain peak in India without obtaining the prior permission in writing, of the Central Government on an application made in that behalf through the Indian Mountaineering Foundation, a registered society having its registered office in the Union Territory of Delhi and without complying with such condition including specification of route to be followed, accompaniment by Liaison Officer, use of photographic and wireless communication equipment, as may be laid down in this behalf by the Central Government.]
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1. Inserted by G.S.R. 109, dated 9th January, 1979.