Does address on Indian passport matter?

Only the present address will be endorsed on the passport and not the permanent address. Q2: I am a self employed person and have recently shifted to Bangalore from Delhi. I want to apply for passport on Tatkaal basis, but I don’t have any address proof.

What happens if address verification failed for passport?

If it was rejected due to failure of police verification or improper documentation, etc. you can correct the mistake and apply again after 3 days. If you are at odds with the reason for rejection, or if the reasons are not clear, you can write to the RPO or register a grievance.

What is the punishment for forgery of passport in India?

(ii) Whoever not being a citizen of India makes an application for a passport or obtains a passport by suppression of information about his nationality or holds a forged Indian passport or travel document shall be punishable by imprisonment up to 5 years and with fine up to Rs. 50,000/-

What happens if you have more than one passport in India?

Knowingly allowing another person to use a passport or travel document issued to you. Holding more than one valid passport at a time. You would be punishable with imprisonment for a term up to 2 years or fine or both. Further, your passport can be impounded or revoked by the Government of India.

What should I do if my Indian passport is cancelled?

The cancelled Indian passport should be kept in safe custody as it may be required at the time of applying for a PIO card/OCI card or Visa for the first time. For visitors, travel, student and other international travel medical insurance. You violate the provision of the Indian Passports Act 1967 by:

Can an Indian passport be sent outside the country by post?

Passport must not be sent outside the country of your residence by post. Indian passport is the only document that identifies you as an Indian citizen in a foreign country. In addition to being an identification document, a passport is also a travel document. You can not leave or enter any country without a valid and up to date passport.