In a major relief for passport applicants in Ghaziabad, the Regional Passport Office is organizing a special Passport Lok Adalat on January 30. This initiative aims to swiftly address long-pending applications, cutting through bureaucratic delays that have frustrated countless citizens.
The event, scheduled from 3 PM to 5 PM at Room No. 320, Regional Passport Office, Hapur Chungi, Kamla Nehru Nagar, will feature direct hearings for eligible cases. Regional Passport Officer Anuj Swaroop, an Indian Foreign Service officer, will personally oversee proceedings, engaging with applicants face-to-face to resolve issues on the spot.
Authorities have shortlisted 50 cases bogged down by incomplete documents, police verification delays, technical glitches, or other hurdles. This targeted approach follows guidelines from the Ministry of External Affairs, ensuring transparency and efficiency.
“Our goal is to deliver passport services with speed, accountability, and citizen focus,” Swaroop stated. Delays in passports often derail travel plans, job opportunities, and education abroad, making such camps invaluable.
Applicants must bring all required documents to benefit from this one-time opportunity. This move not only clears backlogs but also rebuilds public trust in government services, signaling a proactive administration committed to people’s needs.
As India pushes for digital governance, physical interventions like this Lok Adalat bridge gaps in accessibility, particularly for those in the National Capital Region facing high application volumes.