Passports Act, 1967 alongwith Rules, 1980

This edition of The Passports Act, 1967 (Act 15 of 1967, dated 24-6-1967) is presented along with all relevant allied Acts and Rules governing the issue, regulation, and control of passports and travel documents in India.

It includes:

• The Passports Rules, 1980 (as amended by the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2020 and further amended vide GSR 676(E), dated 15-9-2023, w.e.f. 15-9-2023)

• The Passports Application (Facilitation and Processing) Rules, 2010 (as amended vide GSR 297(E), dated 14-5-2020, w.e.f. 15-5-2020)

• The Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920

• The Passport (Entry into India) Rules, 1950 (as amended vide GSR 702(E), dated 18-7-2016, w.e.f. 18-7-2016)

This compilation serves as an authoritative reference for legal provisions relating to the grant, renewal, impounding, revocation, and regulation of passports, as well as entry into India by foreign nationals.

The book presents the bare text of the laws—precisely as enacted—supplemented with short comments for easier understanding. It is ideal for legal practitioners, government officials, immigration authorities, and individuals dealing with passport or visa matters.

The content covers:

• Eligibility, application, and issuance of passports and travel documents

• Grounds for refusal, suspension, or impounding of passports

• Offences and penalties for misuse or false representation

• Procedures for passport application processing and facilitation

• Rules governing entry into India and related documentation requirements

• Powers of authorities in matters of passport control and immigration

• Provisions for appeals and judicial remedies against administrative decisions

• Compliance measures for safeguarding national security and identity verification

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Legal practitioners specialising in immigration, nationality, and travel law

• Ministry of External Affairs officials and Passport Seva Kendra staff

• Immigration officers and border control authorities

• Academicians, researchers, and students of international law

• Citizens and foreign nationals seeking clarity on passport and entry regulations

Whether used in legal practice, government offices, academic institutions, or by individuals handling passport and immigration matters, this edition delivers the complete legislative authority of The Passports Act, 1967, with all allied laws and rules, as applicable in 2024.