Friends,
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in its order dated 16.3.2016 (copy attached) has held that applicant for passport is a 'consumer' under Consumer Protection Act and he can file claim in case of deficiency in service by Passport Officer.
Thanks
From India, Malappuram
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Applicant form[1].doc