Seen too many posts lately about members reporting VFS not accepting passport renewal for minor child if even one parent has renounced their citizenship.
Please note that VFS is just an outsourced service provider. They do overstep their authority and some officials try to act smart, thinking (wrongly) they have some power.
Just yesterday, after a long battle, the Delhi high court has noted that the Citizenship Act of 1955 supersedes provisions outlined in the Passport Manual of 2020. The HC underlined that a subordinate legislation cannot override primary legislation. Children do not lose the right to their passport because a parent has renounced his/her. Read more herehttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cit ... 756174.cms
Similar rulings have been decreed by other High Courts in Kerala etc.
It will take some time for it to trickle down, but hopefully this puts everyone at ease.
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