SHORT ANSWER:
To correct a name in a passport, you must apply for a reissue of the passport with the correct name.
DETAILS:
- Fill out the passport application form (Form No. 2).
- Submit required documents, including proof of the correct name (like a birth certificate or marriage certificate).
- Pay the applicable fee for reissue.
- Schedule an appointment at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Regional Passport Office (RPO).
- Attend the appointment for verification and biometrics.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No punishment, but incorrect name can lead to issues in travel and identification.
SOURCE:
- Passport Act, 1967 / Ministry of External Affairs
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