Passport norms eased

Government has done away with the requirement of police verification in case of re-issue of the document. As per the new guidelines an applicant will now be required to furnish only three out of fourteen documents as proof, including one with a photograph. A stamp of ECNR will also not be needed if an applicant is matriculate. The Government has also relaxed rules for obtaining certificate for waiver of police verification by extending the authorization powers to Under Secretaries, Tehsildars and SHOs in this regard.