**Executive Summary**
This notification issued by the Home Department of the Government of NCT of Delhi appoints the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Special Branch, Delhi Police, as the "civil authority" for the National Capital Territory. This appointment is made under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, to manage functions related to immigration and foreigners. The order became effective upon its publication in the Official Gazette on May 13, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Appointment of Civil Authority**
* The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has appointed the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Special Branch, Delhi Police, to serve as the civil authority.
* The DCP is authorized to perform these functions within the specific jurisdiction of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
* **Legal Framework and Regulatory Compliance**
* The appointment is made in pursuance of Section 2(c) of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 (13 of 2025).
* The designated authority is tasked with fulfilling duties under the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025, and the Immigration and Foreigners Orders, 2025.
* The notification aligns with the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs notification S/O/ 3989 (E) dated September 1, 2025.
* **Effective Date**
* The notification came into force immediately upon its publication in the Official Gazette (May 13, 2026).
**Impact Analysis**
**Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Special Branch, Delhi Police**
**Impact**
The DCP is formally vested with the powers and responsibilities of the "civil authority" regarding immigration and foreigner-related matters in Delhi.
**Action Required**
The DCP must assume and perform all functions and duties as mandated by the Immigration and Foreigners Act, Rules, and Orders of 2025.
**Immigrants and Foreigners within NCT Delhi**
**Impact**
Foreigners residing in or visiting the NCT of Delhi are now subject to the administrative and regulatory oversight of the DCP, Special Branch, acting as the civil authority.
**Action Required**
Individuals must ensure compliance with the 2025 Act, Rules, and Orders through the office of the appointed civil authority.
**Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi**
**Impact**
The administration establishes a localized legal authority to enforce federal immigration and foreigners' regulations.
**Action Required**
The government must ensure the notification is recorded and the appointed authority is empowered to execute the specified legal provisions.
Key Entities Referenced
Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025: The primary legislation under which the Deputy Commissioner of Police is appointed to perform the functions of a civil authority.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Special Branch, Delhi Police: The specific official appointed to exercise the powers and duties of a civil authority regarding immigration and foreigners.
National Capital Territory of Delhi: The specific geographic jurisdiction within which the appointed civil authority is authorized to operate.
Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025: Regulations defining the procedural functions and scope of the civil authority's mandate.
Immigration and Foreigners Orders, 2025: Statutory orders specifying the duties to be discharged by the civil authority within its jurisdiction.
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HOME DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 12th May, 2026
F. No. B/14/2026-Home-II/978-986.— In pursuance of the provisions of clause (c) of section 2 of
the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 (13 of 2025) and read with notifications of the Government of
India, Ministry of Home Affairs, S/O/ 3989 (E), dated the 1st September, 2025, the Lieutenant Governor of
the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to appoint the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Special
Branch, Delhi Police, to perform the functions of the civil authority under the said Act, the Immigration and
Foreigners Rules, 2025 and Immigration and Foreigners Orders, 2025 within the jurisdiction of the National
Capital Territory of Delhi.
This notification shall come into force with effect from the date of its publication in Official Gazette.
By Order and in the Name of Lt. Governor
of National Capital Territory of Delhi,
RAMESH KUMAR, Dy. Secy. (Home-II)
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