• Notice on re-issue of passport

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.
Asked 18 days ago in Civil Law

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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 

Prashant Nayak
Advocate, Mumbai
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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

 

 

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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7882 Consultations

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.

Raj Kumar Mishra
Advocate, Allahabad
179 Answers
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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.

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
87716 Answers
2355 Consultations

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.

Ravi Shinde
Advocate, Hyderabad
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42 Consultations

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.

Anik Miu
Advocate, Bangalore
10386 Answers
121 Consultations

  1. Prepare Documents:

    • Proof of current address (rental agreement, utility bill, etc.).
    • Proof of previous address (Aadhaar, voter ID, or bank statement).

  2. Draft Response Letter:

    • Explain that the online form didn’t ask for the previous address and you provided all details during police verification.
    • Attach supporting documents.

Sample Response:


Subject: Response to Notice Regarding Address Details

Dear Sir/Madam,

I filled the passport application form as required and provided my previous address during police verification. There was no intent to suppress information.

Enclosed:

1. Proof of current address.

2. Proof of previous address.

Kindly process my application.

Sincerely,

[Your Name & File Number]


  1. Submit to RPO:

    • Submit the response and documents in person or online if allowed.

For further advice, consider a phone consultancy. Hope this helps! If you could leave a review, I’d greatly appreciate it. Thank you! Shubham Goyal.

Shubham Goyal
Advocate, Delhi
526 Answers
1 Consultation

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. 

 

 

Vibhanshu Srivastava
Advocate, Lucknow
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312 Consultations

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:

  1. 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.

  2. Draft a Formal Response: Write a letter explaining the situation. Mention:

    • You provided your current address details as required in the online application.
    • The form did not ask for previous addresses explicitly.
    • You did not intend to suppress any information and are willing to provide all necessary details.

  3. Gather Supporting Documents:

    • Proof of your current address (e.g., rent agreement, utility bills, or Aadhaar card).
    • Proof of your previous address (e.g., rent agreement, utility bills, voter ID, or any other document reflecting the previous address).
    • A copy of your expired passport.
    • A copy of the notice received from the RPO.

  4. 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.

  5. Request Guidance: If unsure, seek clarification from the RPO on any additional documents required or how to proceed.

  6. 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.

Aman Verma
Advocate, Delhi
227 Answers

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

Muraleedharan R
Advocate, Trivandrum
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