Events

 

Obtaining Passport has become more convenient.

(S.S.Dogra)

This is good news for those who are willing to plan abroad & obtaining Passport has become more convenient.  Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs just announced a new policy of rules for applying for a passport. The following major changes came into force.

  • DOCUMENTATION

As per the earlier rules, submitting a birth certificate was compulsory for all applicants born on/after 26th January 1989. Now, any of the following documents containing the DOB of the applicant will suffice

FOR Date of Birth Certification:

Birth Certificate (BC) issued by the Registrar of births and deaths or the Municipal Corporation or any other prescribed authority whosoever has been empowered under the Registration of Birth & Deaths Act, 1969 to register the birth of a child born in India

  • Transfer/school leaving/matriculation certificate issued by the school last attended/recognized educational board
  • PAN card
  • Aadhar card/E-aadhar
  • Copy of the extract of the service record of the applicant (only in respect of Government servants) or the pay pension order (in respect of retired government servants), duly attested/certified by the officer/in-charge of the administration of the concerned ministry/department of the applicant
  • Driving license
  • Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) issued by the Election Commission of India
  • Policy bond issued by the public life insurance corporations/companies

 

  • DETAILS OF PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN:

In a welcome move, the new passport rules has done away with the mandate requiring names of both parents at the time of application. An applicant now only needs to provide the name of either one of the parents or the legal guardian. This makes it easier for children with single parents or orphans to apply for a passport.

Spiritual People:

Provisions have also been made for spiritually oriented people (Sadhus/Sanyasis) who can now mention the name of their spiritual leader instead of their biological parents.

 

  • ANNEXES

The total number of annexes has been bought down from 15 to 9. Annexes A, C, D, E, J, and K have been removed and some of them have also been merged. Lesser annexes means less trouble for you to collate documentation.

 

ATTESTATION-Self Declaration.

While all annexes needed attestation from a Notary/Executive Magistrate/First Class Judicial Magistrate previously, henceforth all these annexes can now be in the form of a self-declaration from the applicant on plain paper. This will spare you all the running around for attestation that you would have had to do previously.

  • MARRIED/DIVORCED PERSONS:

The need for a marriage certificate has been discontinued (along with annexure K). Also, in case of a divorce the applicant will not be required to provide the name of their spouse. This is another interesting change that has been made taking into consideration changing societal norms.

  • WORK RELATED URGENT PASSPORTS:
    For urgent passports, if a government employee is unable to procure the NOC (no objection certificate) or identity certificate from their employers, they can submit a self-declaration stating that they have given a prior intimation letter to their employer informing that they are applying for an ordinary passport to a passport issuing authority.

 

Golmaal Again is a complete family entertainer releasing on 20th Oct.,2017

(Photo & Report: S.S.Dogra)

New Delhi: 16th Oct.2017:  The main star cast of Golmaal Again except Director Rohit Shetty interacted with the media in Hotel Le Meridian.  Golmaal Again is a complete family entertainer Hindi film releasing on 20th Oct.,2017.  Reliance Entertainment Presents, In Association with ManglMurti Films

Golmaal Again is the fourth installment of director Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal franchise. The movie features a stellar star cast including of Ajay Devgn, Parineeti Chopra, Tabu, Tusshar, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade and Kunal Kemmu.

Golmaal Again’ is yet another fun filled ride about two gangs who are unable to stand each other since their childhood and how they repulse each other even after they grow up.

It is yet another hilarious adventure with its fair share of thrills that are sure to surprise the audience and fill their hearts with laughter and joy. It is a film that will surely make everyone laugh, cry and realize the importance of how beautiful life is.

 

Uttrakhand Education Summit & Award-2017 in Dehradun on 8th Oct.