Section 15: Previous sanction of Central Government necessary

Q: What does Section 15 of The Passports Act, 1967 (TPA) deal with?

Section 15 TPA pertains to "Previous sanction of Central Government necessary". It is part of the The Passports Act, 1967, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 15 of The Passports Act, 1967 (TPA) governs previous sanction of Central Government necessary. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 15 TPA still in force?

Yes, Section 15 of the The Passports Act, 1967 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 15 TPA?

धारा 15 TPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 15 of the The Passports Act, 1967. Section 15 of The Passports Act, 1967 (TPA) governs previous sanction of Central Government necessary. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 15 TPA?

Dhara 15 TPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 15 of the The Passports Act, 1967. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 15 of The Passports Act, 1967 (TPA) governs previous sanction of Central Government necessary. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 15 of The Passports Act, 1967?

Cite as: "Section 15, The Passports Act, 1967 (TPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Passports Act, 1967, § 15 (India).

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No prosecution shall be instituted against any person in respect of any offence under this Act without the previous sanction of the Central Government or such officer or authority as may be authorised by that Government by order in writing in this behalf.