There is no truth in the misleading reports by some unscrupulous agents in a newspaper regarding conduct of a free passport seva camp at Kurnool on July 29 and 30, according to Regional Passport Officer NLP Choudary.
He clarified that the Passport Office was not conducting any camps at Kurnool on the above mentioned days and advised applicants not to fall a prey to unscrupulous agents or unauthorised agencies.
Mr. Choudary said the whole passport issuance system has been simplified and modernised to make the system public-friendly.
The checklist of documents required to be furnished for applying for the passport are: printed copy of the online registered form with ARN number, proof of date of birth, proof of the present address mentioned in the application form and 10th class or 12th class marks card for ‘non-ECR purpose’ (log on to www.passportindia.gov.in for detailed information).
Birth certificates are no longer mandatory even for applicants born after Jan 26, 1989. In addition to birth certificates, school certificates, PAN card, Aadhar card, driving licence, Election Photo Identity card and Policy bond issued by Public Life Insurance Corporations/Companies containing the date of birth (DOB) are accepted.
In the case of government servant, the extract of the Service record, duly attested by the authorised signatory or pension payment order would be accepted in the case of retired employees as DOB proof.
The fee for a normal passport is: ₹ 1500 and ₹1000 for minors (₹1350 for senior citizens above 60 yrs and ₹ 900 for minors below 8 years). A 24-hour helpline is available at toll free number 1800-258-1800 for general enquiry, application status, police verification status and tracking of applications etc.
During office hours a help desk-cum-enquiry counter is functioning at the Regoinal Passport Office and the PSKs. Tele-enquiry during office hours can be made on 0891-2745746.
