I applied for a passport, but stuck at police verification.

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      Quickeagle865
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        Quickeagle865
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        April 11, 2025 at 4:18 pm

        Hi, so i am a last year student and i thought of applying a passport, i am done with the application and and all the processed until the police verification and heres the list of dociments they are asking for .

        • aadhar card ( mine and my parents)

        • voter card ( mine and parents)

        • PAN card

        • x and xii certificate

        • electricity bill

        • birth certificate ( unfortunately i was born in another state but dad was born here )

        • my two neighbours aadhar or voter

        • panchayat residency

        • electric bill

        • land deed ( daleel)

        Now my parents dont want to give land deed, its not like we dont have , both my dad and grandad were central government emplyee but they said no one asks for that, what should i do , should i cancel my passport application. I even tried to give him something but he said i need the documents. What should i do.

        Ia it true that if i dont give any document to them the passport will be automatically issued after 3 weeks.

        State : west bengal

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        Bravekiran4796
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          Bravekiran4796
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          April 12, 2025 at 4:47 pm
          Let’s clear up a few things because you’re thinking of bailing out too soon. You’re in a mess, but it’s not the end of the road. Here’s what you need to know:

          1. **Documents They’re Asking For**: Look at that list carefully. It’s a bit of a mess with everything under the sun, but that’s typical with **police verification**. Some documents, like the land deed, seem to be extra or unnecessary in your case, especially if you’ve got other solid proofs of residency and identity.

          2. **Land Deed**: This is the one thing that’s throwing you off. Your parents are saying no one asks for this. Well, that’s true in most cases, but there are exceptions. If the passport officer is **insisting on it**, then that’s probably because they are being extra cautious or following some guideline that you might not know about. It could be because of land ownership issues or residency proofs, but either way, your officer is asking for it, so you’ll have to provide it. Simple as that.

          3. **Other Documents**: The rest of the documents they are asking for, like **Aadhar card**, **voter card**, **PAN**, etc., are standard. They’re not just being difficult – they want to confirm your identity and residency. If you have any of those documents, you better give them up.

          4. **Will They Issue the Passport Without the Docs?** Nope. That’s a pipe dream. If you don’t submit the required documents, especially the land deed that they’re asking for, your application will likely get stuck or rejected. **No documents = no passport**. They don’t issue the passport “automatically” after three weeks, no matter how much you wish for that.

          5. **What Should You Do?** Here’s the cold truth: **Don’t cancel the application** yet. Try to get the land deed or an alternate document that proves your residency. If your parents are stubborn, have a conversation and explain that this is about getting the passport – something that’s essential for your future. If they still refuse, you’ll have to check if there’s any other way to prove your residency.

          6. **State of West Bengal**: West Bengal is notorious for its bureaucracy, and passport verification can be tricky. If the officer is asking for something, you’ve got to comply. No shortcuts here.

          ### What You Need To Do Now:
          – **Get the required documents** (including the land deed, if your officer insists). Your dad and granddad’s background won’t help you bypass this.
          – **Don’t give up**. You’ve come this far; it’s not the time to cancel.
          – **Follow up with the police**. Once you have all documents in order, schedule the verification.

          Bottom line: This isn’t a situation where you get to pick and choose documents. Follow the officer’s instructions, and if you want the passport, you’re going to need to give them what they ask for. Simple as that.

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