You cannot travel abroad without it, making it essential for international travel.
However, obtaining a passport can be a complicated task, especially for those unfamiliar with the rules.
Policemen often ask for fees ranging from ₹500 to ₹2000 during passport enquiries. Not paying can delay the process or lead to threats of filing a negative report.
Is it legally correct to ask for money in the name of fees?
The process is completed by filling an online form and paying ₹1500. No additional payment is required at the passport office or to any policeman.
You get an appointment date only after paying the fee.
No policeman can ask for money in the name of passport verification.
Demanding money is considered a bribe and punishable under Indian Penal Code section 171B and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Complain to an officer of the rank of SP, DSP, or SSP. Many police websites have numbers for complaints about bribery in passport verification.
Be alert and avoid giving unnecessary money to policemen during passport verification.
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