LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The external affairs ministry should consider the idea of fixing the validity period for passports in a manner so that the renewal dates fall on the birth-dates of the passport-holders. This system exists in several countries.

If the idea gains popularity, then it can also be implemented in case of other personal documents like driving or arms licences etc.

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First Published: Feb 05 1998 | 12:00 AM IST

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