You need to inform them that you have not suppressed any information deliberately. He exact reply can be drafted only after going through the specific details of notice
Hi. I recently applied for re-issue of the passport as the previous one got expired. I provided the address details of my current address. I am staying in the current address since Oct 2024. While applying online for the re-issue of the passport, i was not asked to provide previous address details. During the police verification I was asked where I was staying before Oct 2024. I told him the details. The officer told me that the police verification will happen in my previous address as well. Now I have received the notice from Regional Passport Office that I have to "furnish all the documents with satisfactory response regarding the circumstances under which I suppressed the material information (in this case the previous address)" otherwise I will be denied the passport. What should I do as I did not suppress any information. What are the documents I have to furnish.
You need to inform them that you have not suppressed any information deliberately. He exact reply can be drafted only after going through the specific details of notice
In your reply, mention that you have not suppressed any material facts
2) that you have furnished details of the current address wherein you have been residing .
3) Since you are left the previous residence, you have not mentioned the said details in your application for passport
You should submitt before the passport authority A letter/representation wherein you ask as to what the additional documents are required to prove his Bonafide to reissue the passport.
If the passport authority deny or don't give any answer/reply, you immediately approach High Court, Allahabad by filing a WRIT PETITION. Nowadays, Allahabad High Court is taking the passport matter preferably.
You were supposed to furnish the address where you lived for more than six months before applying for reissue of passport.
Now you give an affidavit declaring the details and your innocence of the law in this regard in your explanation to show cause notice and provide the details of previous address and make yourself available for police enquiry in the previous address at the time of fresh verification.
In the application form, there is provision to indicate change of address at paragraph 1.3. You should filled that. It seems you gave your new address without seeking change, hence the clarification is sought.
Dear Client,
You must immediately respond to the notice from the Regional Passport Office clarifying that you did not intentionally suppress any information. Explain that the online application process did not prompt you to provide your previous address details, and you were truthful during the police verification by disclosing your prior address. Gather the following documents to substantiate your case:
Proof of current address (utility bills, rent agreement, Aadhaar card).
Proof of residence for the previous address (old utility bills, lease agreement, or any document showing your residence before October 2024).
A written explanation addressing the notice, detailing the timeline of your residence at both addresses and confirming that there was no intention to suppress information.
A copy of the acknowledgment for your passport application to indicatethe fields you were requested to fill aspart of the online process.
Submit the documents to the Regional Passport Office within the stipulated timeframe. In case of a need for personal hearing, seek it. This wouldmake the issue disappear, makingyour re-issue passport come out soon.
Prepare Documents:
Draft Response Letter:
Sample Response:
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If you are unsure as to how you have to reply to this show cause, take help of a local lawyer to get the reply drafted to this notice.
Deny specifically that you misrepresented or suppressed any information.
Send the your current address proof.
To address the notice from the Regional Passport Office (RPO), you must respond promptly and provide a clear explanation with supporting documents. Here's how you can proceed:
Understand the Issue: The RPO may have interpreted the absence of your previous address in the application as suppression of information. This could be a misunderstanding, as the online form may not have prompted you to provide it.
Draft a Formal Response: Write a letter explaining the situation. Mention:
Gather Supporting Documents:
Visit the RPO in Person: Submit your response letter along with the supporting documents at the RPO. Request a receipt or acknowledgment of your submission.
Request Guidance: If unsure, seek clarification from the RPO on any additional documents required or how to proceed.
Seek Legal Assistance if Needed: If the RPO does not accept your explanation, consult a lawyer to address the matter further.
Your response should demonstrate transparency and your willingness to cooperate. Once the documents are reviewed, the RPO should be able to resolve the issue.
To respond to the notice, write a formal letter to the Regional Passport Office (RPO) clarifying that you did not deliberately suppress any information, as the online application form only required your current address, which you accurately provided. Attach proof of your current address (e.g., rent agreement, utility bill, Aadhaar) and your previous address (e.g., old rental agreements, bills, or official documents) covering the relevant period. Clearly mention the timelines of residence at both addresses to demonstrate transparency. Submit these documents promptly within the specified timeframe in the notice. If needed, request a personal hearing to explain your case in detail and resolve the issue effectively