What is the procedure to apply for duplicate passport in case of lost or damaged passport?

Answered on June 09,2018
To apply for duplicate passport in case of lost or damaged passport, you have to fill the Passport Application form and apply for "Re-issue" of passport.
Register through the Passport Seva Online Portal (https://portal2.pa..)
Login to the Passport Seva Online Portal with the registered Login Id.
Click "Re-issue of Passport" link.
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