SHORT ANSWER:
Yes, a passport can be applied for without a birth certificate under certain conditions.
DETAILS:
- Applicants can provide alternative documents such as school leaving certificate, Aadhaar card, or any other government-issued document that proves date of birth.
- The applicant must submit an affidavit if no birth certificate is available.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Providing false information in the affidavit can lead to legal consequences.
SOURCE:
- Passport Act, 1967 / Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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