The new charges apply to both residents and NRIs. Applicants seeking a fresh ordinary passport or renewal of a 36-page passport will have to pay Rs. 2,500. Tatkaal applicants will have to shell out Rs. 5,000 under the revised structure. At present, the corresponding fees are Rs. 1,500 and Rs. 3,500, respectively
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