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Column 16-In this column, while applying for the first time for the minor children who are less than 18 years of age, the details of valid passports held by BOTH OR EITHER parents should be furnished in the relevant column. In such cases, passport to their minor child will be issued without any police verification. Further, in the cases where the parents do not hold valid passports, applications for such minors can be made on the basis of three documents of parents details of which are given in para C(B) of section IV of the Passport Information Booklet along with Standard Affidavit Annexure 1. In all such cases, passport to their minor child will be issued on post-police verification basis. A declaration on plain paper as given at Annexure H is needed to be filled up in each case. In case the minor child who is between 15 and 18 years of age wishes to obtain a full validity passport for 10 years, the same can be issued only on submission of Standard Affidavit as in Annexure "I" and any three of the 14 documents as mentioned in para C(B) of section IV of Passport Information Booklet by the parents and on payment of fee equivalent to the normal passport fee i.e. Rs.1000 for a 36 pages passport, as applicable for an adult. Otherwise the validity of the passport is restricted to five years or attaining the age of 18, whichever is earlier. In case of single parent and children born out of wedlock or in case of parents who are judicially separated, a sworn affidavit before a Magistrate, stating the facts of the case along with documentary proof to be submitted as per Annexure "C". In the NORMAL COURSE the signature/consent of both parents is required for issue of a passport to the minor (Annexure "H"). However, if in case the applicant parent is not in a position to get the consent of the other parent, FOR WHATEVER REASON, the parent applying for the passport of the minor may sign the form and submit a sworn affidavit as per Annexure "G" stating the facts and circumstances of the case along with the application. The affidavit should also state that in case of a court case he/she would be responsible and not the passport office. In such cases, where only one parent in applying, the physical appearance of the child may be requested to ensure the applicant parent has the actual custody of the child. (emphasis supplied)

6. Section IV of the Passport Information Booklet deals with the documents to be attached with the application. Under the heading (A) (3) it is stipulated as follows:-

"(3) When applying for a minor's passport attach:
(a) A declaration from the parents/single parent/applicant parent/legal guardians, as the case may be, affirming the particulars furnished in the application about the minor child as per Annexure "H" (for all minor applicants). Annexure "C" (Single parents who are separated but not formally divorced/Single parent of the child born out of wedlock). Annexure "G" (when passport is being applied for by single parent or legal guardian), Annexure 'I" (when a minor between 15-18 years of age applies for a full validity 10 year passport OR in case either parents who do not hold valid Indian passport while applying passport for their minor child), as the case may be. Single Parents applying for the passport for their child should fill up Annexure "C" and or Annexure "G", as the case may be.