SHORT ANSWER:
Yes, a passport can be renewed after expiry without penalty within a certain time frame.
DETAILS:
- Passport can be renewed within 3 years of expiry without any penalty.
- After 3 years, it is treated as a new application.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No penalty if renewed within 3 years; otherwise, it is a new application process.
SOURCE:
- Passport Act, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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