Extension of period of Passport
Section 8 of the Passports Act, 1967 deals with 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 Act came into force on 24 Jun 1967.
1 [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.]
Section 8, The Passports Act, 1967 (Act 15 of 1967).
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Questions about Section 8
What does Section 8 of the Passports Act deal with?
Section 8 of the Passports Act is headed "Extension of period of Passport". [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 wi
How do I find court cases under Section 8 of the Passports Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Passports Act 1967 8, section 8 Passports Act 1967, section 8 of the Passports Act. People searching for it also type passport requirements for 8 years old. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 8 of the Passports Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 7 (Duration of passports travel documents), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 8 of the Passports Act come into force?
Section 8 of the Passports Act, cited as Passports Act 1967 8, came into force on 24 Jun 1967, having been enacted on 24 Jun 1967. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 10. Variation, impounding and revocation of passports and travel documents872 words
- 24. Power to make rules495 words
- 5. Applications for passports, travel documents, etc, and orders thereon457 words
- 6. Refusal of passports, travel documents, etc441 words
- 12. Offences and penalties349 words
- 11. Appeals310 words
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