SHORT ANSWER:
There is no specific penalty for losing a passport in India, but a fine may be imposed for reissuing it.
DETAILS:
- You must report the loss to the police and apply for a new passport.
- A fee is charged for the reissue of a passport.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Failure to report the loss may lead to complications in obtaining a new passport.
SOURCE:
- Passport Act, 1967 / Ministry of External Affairs
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