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Passport (Regulation) and Exit Permit Act (No. 53 of 1971) - Sect 4

Cancellation, suspension or restriction of validity of passport or emergency certificate

4.
(1) It shall be deemed to be a condition of the issue or renewal of any passport or emergency certificate that the competent authority may, at any time and in his discretion,-
(a) cancel or suspend such passport or emergency certificate; or
(b) restrict the validity of such passport or emergency certificate as regards its duration or as regards the countries of travel.
(2) Where the competent authority cancels or suspends or restricts the validity of any passport or emergency certificate under sub-section (1), he shall cause notice of such cancellation or suspension or restriction to be served on the holder of such passport or emergency certificate and upon the receipt of such notice, the holder of such passport or emergency certificate shall surrender such passport or emergency certificate to the competent authority or to an officer specified by him.


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