Passport Act

Nikhil (Querist) 12 May 2016 This query is : Resolved
My client was having a legal passport which expired. Than he applied for renewal of his passport in which he suppresses information about criminal case against him. That criminal case is already decided and he has paid penalty so the case is not pending. He was alloted New passport also. After 4 month he receive a letter from passport office asking for explanation and directing him to submit the passport under section 12 (1)(B) of passport act 1967. I go through and come to know about penalty of Rs. 5000 only and no infringment of the passport. Please advise

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S Raut (Forensic Expert : IFS) (Expert) 13 May 2016
You can ask for their explanations on this. You can file online RTI request about this from https://rtionline.gov.in to Ministry of External Affairs and Visa and Passport Dept. They will reply you within 2 to 5 working days.