Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in India

Background: Recently the passport office of kolkata has fixed a penalty of Rs 2000/- to my relative who is a minor (age 16). The girl with her mother appeared Passport Seva Kendra for a new passport whereas she has an old but expired passport. She and her mother thought since the old PP has expired (i.e not valid) they have to apply for a new.However , the girl has been issued a letter asking for penalty.

Question 1) Can any minor be penalized ? 2) If not please inform the Act,Rule with section .3) Can any penalty be absolute without providing opportunity of being heard (There is no Appellate Authority for appeal in PP cases)


Asked on 5/28/13, 11:56 am

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