Can A Gazetted Officer Attest Documents Of His Family Members __full__ -

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A senior engineer in a state electricity board attested his son’s passport photograph. The passport office flagged the common surname and address. Upon inquiry, the son admitted the officer was his father. The passport application was rejected, and a negative remark was placed in the officer’s service record. The son had to reapply with attestation from a different officer, losing 2 months. AI responses may include mistakes

Yes, a Gazetted Officer can generally attest the documents of their family members as there is no specific legal bar or written rule The passport office flagged the common surname and address

: If an officer performs a "wrong" or fraudulent attestation, they can be prosecuted regardless of whether the person is a relative or a stranger. Practical Considerations and Rejections The son had to reapply with attestation from

prohibiting it in India. In their official capacity, the officer is exercising powers conferred by law, and the act of attestation is seen as an authorized witness verification. However, it is strongly advised that officers refrain from attesting documents for relatives