Missing Voter Status Stalls Passport Renewals Amid Bureaucratic Delays And Policy Confusion
A major bureaucratic hurdle is affecting citizens in West Bengal as passport renewals are stalled due to missing names in the electoral rolls following the
A major bureaucratic hurdle is affecting citizens in West Bengal as passport renewals are stalled due to missing names in the electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision exercise. A recent case highlights how an application for a passport renewal faced an adverse police verification report simply because the applicant's name was removed from the voter list. The incident raises significant questions about why passport approvals hinge on electoral roll status when the voter list is meant solely for election purposes.
With millions of appeals reportedly pending in the state, the lack of policy clarity leaves many facing similar documentation challenges. The situation has prompted political intervention, leading the police to clarify that a voter identity card is not the definitive document required for a passport. The controversy underscores the broader impact of administrative delays and the pressing need for clear guidelines regarding the documents necessary to establish citizenship and access essential governmental services.
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