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SHORT ANSWER: There is no penalty for losing a passport in India, but a fee is required for reissuance. DETAILS: - You must report the loss to the police and obtain a copy of the FIR (First Information Report). - You need to apply for a reissue of the passport through the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or online. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Failure to report the loss may lead to complications in the reissuance process. SOURCE: - Passport Act, 1967
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