Minister of State for External Affairs General (retired) VK Singh on Saturday inaugurated three counters of Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) at Passport office in Central Government Offices (CGO) Complex at Hapur road.
Speaking at the function, the Minister said the residents of Ghaziabad would not have to suffer to travel far for their passports. Earlier, a PSK was launched behind Pacific Mall in Sahibabad.
He, on this occasion, said the passport would be issued without police verification. If any discrepancy or false information found in police verification later, the applicant would be liable for punishment, added the Minister.
Seventy-five appointments were granted on the first day in this newly-opened PSK counters. The appointments would be increased to 150 per day, added the Minister while opening the counter to public.