Section 8
Extension of period of Passport.
About this Act
An Act to provide for the issue of passports and travel documents, to regulate the departure from India of citizens of India and other persons and for matters incidental or ancillary thereto.
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[8. Extension of period of Passport.--Where a passport is issued for a shorter period than the
prescribed period under section 7, such shorter period shall, unless the passport authority for reasons to be
recorded in writing otherwise determines, be extendable for a further period (which together with the
shorter period shall not exceed the prescribed period) and the provisions of this Act shall apply to such
extension as they apply to the issue thereof.]
Notes
1. Subs. by Act 35 of 1993, s. 3, for section 8 (w.e.f. 1-7-1993).