Indian citizens need some important documents at different times. Like Aadhar card for identity proof, PAN card for paying tax, driving license for driving and passport for going abroad. But do you know how many types of passports are there and who gets this diplomatic passport. Today we will tell you about diplomatic passport.
Passport
First of all, let us know how many types of Indian passports are there. The Government of India issues passports in 3 categories under the Passport Act 1967. The first is the general passport, the second is the official passport and the third is the diplomatic passport. Let us tell you that the passport given to Indian citizens is blue in colour. The second passport is white. This passport is used only by government officials during their official trips.
The third passport is of maroon colour. It is also called diplomatic passport. Diplomatic passport is also called ‘Type D passport’. Diplomatic passport is issued to people of total 5 categories. First, people having diplomatic status, second, senior officers of Indian government who travel abroad on official work, third, A and B group officers of Foreign Service, fourth, families of Foreign Ministry and IFS and fifth, people travelling on official behalf of the government. This includes Union Ministers, MPs, politicians and their wives.
Why diplomatic passport is VVIP
Diplomatic passport is also called VVIP passport. Diplomatic passport holders do not have to pay any visa fee to travel to any country. No legal action can be taken against them abroad and they cannot even be arrested.
Prajwal Revanna case
It is worth noting that diplomatic passport has been a topic of discussion ever since Prajwal fled abroad. Actually, India has a visa waiver agreement with 34 countries. According to this, diplomatic passport holders do not need any kind of visa to travel to these countries. Under this agreement, diplomatic passport holders can stay in these countries for 30 to 90 days. Prajwal Revanna has also been able to flee the country under this.
How will the diplomatic passport be cancelled?
Now the question is how can the government cancel a diplomatic passport. According to the information, if someone gives wrong information or is convicted in a criminal case or has a criminal case pending against him, then the diplomatic passport can be cancelled. Section 10(3) of the Passport Act 1967 has provisions related to cancellation of passport.
What is Act 1967
According to section 10(3) of the Passport Act 1967, if any passport holder gives any kind of false information, or if his passport is against the sovereignty, unity and dignity of the country in any way, or is facing a criminal case, then the passport can be cancelled. Now, if we talk about the case of Prajwal Revanna, an arrest warrant has been issued against him. In such a situation, the passport can be cancelled. According to experts, if the government cancels Prajwal Revanna’s diplomatic passport, then Germany can deport him to India.
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