SHORT ANSWER:
Yes, a passport can be applied for without a PAN card.
DETAILS:
- Other documents like Aadhaar card, voter ID, or birth certificate can be used as identity proof.
- The applicant must provide alternative proof of identity and address.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No punishment; however, incomplete documentation may delay the application process.
SOURCE:
- Passport Act, 1967 / Ministry of External Affairs
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