The Regional Passport Office (RPO), Pune, in collaboration with the Pune Police, organized a Special Joint Open House on March 4, 2026, at the Regional Passport Office in Baner, Pune. This initiative, guided by the principle of "Nagariko Devo Bhavah," aimed to enhance coordination between the Police Department and the Passport Office to expedite passport issuance. The event focused on resolving applicant grievances, particularly those related to Police Verification Reports (PVRs).
Senior officials from RPO Pune and Pune Police interacted directly with passport applicants, addressing their concerns and facilitating on-the-spot resolutions for several pending cases. The session also provided applicants with detailed information on documentation requirements, procedures for cases involving ongoing court proceedings, and address change matters.
The Joint Open House served as a platform for citizens to engage directly with both authorities, leading to reduced delays and increased transparency in the police verification process. RPO Pune reaffirmed its commitment to citizen-centric service delivery and strengthening its coordination with the Police Department for faster and more efficient passport application processing. The release was posted on March 5, 2026, by PIB Mumbai.
Key Entities Referenced
Regional Passport Office (RPO), Pune: The primary government office responsible for passport issuance in Pune.
Pune Police: The law enforcement agency involved in police verification for passport applications.
Special Joint Open House: The initiative conducted to address passport application grievances and facilitate on-the-spot resolution.
Pune: The central location where the passport office and police interaction took place.
Nagariko Devo Bhavah: The guiding principle behind the initiative, emphasizing citizen-centric service.
Ministry of External Affairs
REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICE, PUNE AND
PUNE POLICE CONDUCT SPECIAL OPEN
HOUSE; MAJOR RELIEF TO PASSPORT
APPLICANTS
Posted On: 05 MAR 2026 4:44PM by PIB Mumbai
Pune, 5 March 2026
The Regional Passport Office (RPO), Pune, in coordination with Pune Police,
conducted a Special Joint Open House at the Regional Passport Office,
Baner, Pune on Wednesday (4th March, 2026).
The initiative was taken as guided by the spirit of “Nagariko Devo Bhavah”,
underscoring the importance of close coordination between the Police
Department and the Passport Office for timely passport issuance. It was
aimed at resolving grievances related to passport applications, particularly
issues concerning Police Verification Reports (PVRs).
Senior officers from RPO Pune and officials from Pune Police interacted
directly with applicants, heard their concerns, and facilitated on-the-spot
resolution of several pending cases.
During the session, applicants were also provided detailed guidance on
documentation requirements for passport applications, procedures to be
followed in cases involving ongoing court proceedings, and change of
address issues, etc.
The Joint Open House provided a unique platform for citizens to engage
directly with both the Passport Office and Police authorities, significantly
reducing delays and improving transparency in the police verification
process.
The Regional Passport Office, Pune, reiterated its commitment to citizen-
centric service delivery and to strengthening coordination with the Police
Department to ensure faster, more efficient processing of passport
applications.
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