UPSC Polity Question
Consider the following statements regarding Protected Area Permit: 1. It is required for domestic tourists to visit certain areas in India. 2. Both the Inner line permit and Protected area permit derive statutory power under the Foreigners act 1946. 3. Ministry of Home Affairs is the main authority to administer the provisions related to Protected Area Permit. How many statements given above are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Correct Answer:
A. Only one
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: A Protected Area Permit (PAP) is required for foreign nationals, not domestic tourists. Domestic tourists require an Inner Line Permit (ILP) for some of these areas. Statement 2 is incorrect: The PAP is issued under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958 (under the Foreigners Act, 1946). The ILP is based on the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873. Statement 3 is correct: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the primary authority for administering the PAP regime.