Passports Act, 1967
20. Issue of passports and travel documents to
persons who are not citizens of India
Notwithstanding anything contained in the
foregoing provisions relating to issue of a passport or travel document, the
Central Government may issue, or cause to be issued, a passport or travel
document to a person who is not a citizen of India if that Government is of the
opinion that it is necessary so to do in the public interest.