Tiruchi: The stage is set for the proposed take over of the immigration wing at the Tiruchi international airport by the Bureau of Immigration (BoI) coming under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
Although a final date for the “official” take over by the BoI is yet to be finalised, the transition may happen in May first week or latest by the middle of next month.
Tamil Nadu State police personnel drawn from various police stations and units on “on deputation”, headed by an officer of the rank of a Deputy Superintendent of Police, are attached to the Security Branch CID wing and take care of immigration matters.
Consequent to the changeover, the immigration wing would come under the complete administrative and operational control of the BoI and the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer stationed in Chennai.
25/04/13 R Rajaram/The Hindu
