The state government has made the passport rules stricter. A new mobile app will now be required for verification. To avoid any problems, it’s important to know the complete rules. The passport is the most important document for traveling outside the country.

Recently, many cases of passport fraud have been reported. To stop this fraud, the state government has taken a big step by introducing a special passport mobile app for document verification.

Why is this app needed?

In December last year, several cases of passport fraud were reported. Investigations revealed that fake documents were being used to obtain passports. The police arrested ten people, including a former policeman and two post office employees, for their involvement in these illegal activities.

More arrests followed, including that of a citizen volunteer. To combat such fraud, the state administration has decided to use modern technology for passport verification. This new app aims to stop the use of fake documents in the passport application process.

How will the Passport Mobile App help?

  • Digital Document Storage: All documents submitted by applicants will be stored digitally on a police server for easy verification.

  • User-Friendly Access: Applicants can log into the app to check the status of their applications.

  • Complaint System: If there are any issues, applicants can file complaints directly through the app. Complaints will be forwarded to higher authorities for quick resolution.

  • Free Service: The app will be completely free, ensuring accessibility for everyone.

  • Easy Verification: Police can verify the documents submitted via the app. Once verified, applicants will receive a confirmation message with their passport details.

How effective will this app be?

Government sources claim that the app will effectively prevent passport fraud once launched.

  • All documents will be stored digitally, so applicants won’t have to resubmit them repeatedly.

  • The passport application process will become faster, simpler, and more transparent.

  • Applicants will receive real-time updates on their applications through their mobile phones.

When will this app be launched?

The app will initially be tested in the Bidhannagar Commissionerate and Howrah Rural Police areas. If the trial is successful, the government plans to roll it out across the entire state.

This app is expected not only to prevent fraud but also to make the passport process easier for everyone. The public is now eagerly awaiting its statewide launch!