Ministry of External Affairs
OPEN HOUSE CONDUCTED TO ADDRESS PASSPORT APPLICATIONS PENDING ON OR BEFORE 31st DECEMBER 2025
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Source-grounded summary
The Regional Passport Office (RPO) in Pune conducted an Open House on 7th October 2026 to address passport applications pending on or before 31st December 2025. Guided by the principle of “Nagariko Devo Bhavah”, letters were sent to more than 300 applicants inviting them for assistance and redressal. Senior officers interacted directly with applicants, examined individual cases, and facilitated resolutions. Additionally, guidance was provided on documentation requirements and procedures for complex cases such as ongoing court proceedings, name and date of birth changes, single-parent and adoption cases, and adverse police reports.