Passport Show Cause Notice

Dear Client,
Both for the issue of fresh or re-issue of Passports and Police Clearance Certificate(PCC) are mandatorily required by the Passport Issuing Authority. In the given scenario, you can approach the higher authority of the Police department for expeditious action in the matter. The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a person's application for a visa/passport cannot be withheld merely on the ground that the applicant has a pending criminal case. Further, in the case of Poulami Basu vs The Government of India (2022 SCC OnLine Kar 1606), wherein a single Bench of Karnataka HC held that the right to travel abroad is a fundamental right guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. To address the inaction or non-cooperation of police authorities, you can bring the matter to the notice of higher authority of the Police failing which you can file a complaint with the Chairperson, State Human Rights Commission or the State Police Complaint Authority, which are independent bodies empowered to investigate complaints against corrupt police officials. Visit the nearest Passport Seva Kendra(PSK) for further clarification and expeditious action in the matter. If required, hire an Advocate to navigate the issue in the right way.