[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: Extension of period of Passport.
The Passports Act, 1967Central Act · Act 15 of 1967
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Passports Act, 1967 |
|---|---|
| Section | 8 |
| Marginal note | Extension of period of Passport. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.
- substituted, Act 35 of 1993. . Subs. by Act 35 of 1993, s. 3, for section 8 (w.e.f. 1-7-1993).
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