Govt can deport foreigners sans reason BY HERALD REPORTER http://oheraldo.in/node/10500
PANJIM, MARCH 2 — The State Government has made it clear stating that it can order deportation of any foreigner in India if it finds that his/her stay is not desirable and that the deportation order can be passed without assigning any reason under the Foreigners Act. This was stated in an affidavit filed by the State Government before the Fast Track Court in connection with the deportation of German national Ingo Grill of Saturday Night Bazaar fame and his Canadian wife Maria Brotherton. The State Government on February 1, 2006 had ordered deportation of Ingo and Maria under Section 3 (2) (c) of Foreigner's Act, 1946. They were ordered to leave India by February 18, 2006, order which is now challenged before the Fast Track Court of North Goa, praying that it be set aside. Foreigners are allowed entry and stay in India at the pleasure of the Government, the affidavit said stressing that no fundamental rights are available to foreigners. "The protection of rights guaranteed by Article 19 of the Constitution of India is not available to the plaintiffs, who have been carrying on illegal business, which is also furthering drugs and narcotics activities in the region". Locals have also opposed business activities of Mr Grill, which has been resulting in traffic problem in the area. As a result, police personnel have been deployed to man the traffic, the affidavit said. While hearing on this case has been adjourned till March 9, Adv Emrico Alfonso appearing on behalf of the State argued that court should pass an order stopping business (Saturday Night Bazaar) of Mr Grill until next hearing. The defence counsel has sought time to his file reply. -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
