Central Act
The Passports Act, 1967
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.
| Act number | 15 of 1967 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1967-06-24 |
| In force from | 1967-06-24 |
| Ministry | Ministry of External Affairs |
| Sections | 29 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Passports Act, 1967 come into force?
It came into force on 1967-06-24, having been enacted on 1967-06-24.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of External Affairs.
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