Passports Act, 1967
8. Extension of period of passport
Where a passport is issued for a shorter
period than the prescribed period under section 7, such shorter period shall,
unless the passport authority for reasons to be recorded in writing otherwise
determines, be extendable for a further period (which together with the shorter
period shall not exceed the prescribed period) and provision of this Act shall
apply to such extension as they apply to the issue thereof.]