law: Emigration Act, 1983
  29. Determination of question as to whether a
  
  person is an emigrant. -
  Where a question arises before a Protector of
  
  Emigrants as to whether a person intending to depart from India is or is not an
  
  emigrant, the Protector of Emigrants shall decide the question after holding an
  
  inquiry in such manner and upon considering such e evidence as may be
  
  prescribed and such other evidence as may be relevant, and communicate the
  
  decision to such person in the prescribed manner.