Made in Madurai: Applying Passport in Madurai - Madurai Passport Office

Monday, March 31, 2008

Applying Passport in Madurai - Madurai Passport Office - Check Status of Passport in Madurai

Applying Passport in Madurai - Madurai Passport Office - Check Status of Passport in Madurai

On bifurcation of Passport Office, Tiruchirappalli, Passport Office, Madurai started functioning from 17 th December, 2007. Eight districts, namely Madurai, Theni, Sivagangai, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli & Kanyakumari come under its jurisdiction.

CONTACT:
Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai-625 002.

Tel. No.: 0452-2521205
Fax: 0452-2522070
E-mail: rpo.madurai@mea.gov.in
Enquiry: 0452-2520794/95/96

I got all the above information from a madurai related website It has more information.

Labels: General, Government, Passport, Procedures

19 Comments:

Madurai Passport office has become hub of money market. One has to necessarily apply passport in tatkal scheme, otherwise, the same amount of money to be paid to agents, you will get your passport on time through normal application. Most of the people are waiting for their passport for more than 3 months. Tele-enquiry number is for ceremonial purpose only and no one attends to the call. So better be careful, either you apply in Tatkal scheme or submit application through agents (don't go and wait in queue thinking that Passport office is clean) I can assure you will never get passport through normal scheme) application)

By Kumar, at 12:22 AM
Yah, i do agree to the comment, Madurai Passport office is for tatkal scheme only. Please don't apply a normal application. I applied under normal scheme and later paid an agent hefty amount after waiting for 2 months and now understand that my passport application file is missing. God alone can save us from this Government babus. Better get your application done through tatkal.

By Saravanan, at 10:00 AM
Can you believe people an application no K000001 which was applied on 01-01-2008 is yet to despatched and it is for 2 yrs old kid. lol... So is our friendly Madurai Passport office. So better luck guys. It seems Tiruchy was better!!!

By Anonymous, at 10:08 AM
I had applied for my kids passport in Jan this year. I applied through an agent but till now there is no response. They tell us to go directly to the passport office. Cost of passport Rs 600. Getting the passport from them Rs. 3000! Who do we complain to? Emails dont work, telephones dont work. Money??? Even this wont work here it seems! Anyone has a clue what to do?

By ravoof, at 4:23 PM
Wat is the procedure to apply for a paasport in tatkal scheme? did they require any specific documents other than the normal proofs? can anyone help me please ?..

By Anonymous, at 10:06 AM
http://passport.gov.in/cpv/TatkalScheme.htm

kindly visit the above link.it would help u.ofcourse money speaks in a better way along with the details in the above link.

By Anonymous, at 2:29 PM
Please dont get false hopes on some amateur agents like http://applypassport.blogspot.com/ . I was desperate getting my baby's passport, so I found this cheater in the blog. We contacted this agent (A.K.Zaman C/O Meem) and were charged Rs1400 just to fill the application form. On receipt of money, he disappeared.

By Anonymous, at 1:00 PM
It is too sad to hear that someone had cheated you with a blog.

In addition to the applypassport blog, I also notice that "cheater" has viprocity blog. I guess, that is also not trustable. Be wary about these cheater blogs.

By Madurai Machan, at 7:28 PM
Did you send a cheque or cash? If it was cache, we cannot really do anything about it.

He seems to have an address, why can't we catch him?

By Madurai Machan, at 7:29 PM
Thanks for your concern, it was a cash transaction and there are ample of people out like him. On my experience, I am suugesting not to trust him for the benefit of this bloggers. The address was also given in the other blog (http://applypassport.blogspot.com/), somewhere near to american college building. We were in a hurry to fly overseas and didn't pay attention to chase him.

By Anonymous, at 7:16 AM
I have applied for passport on july 4 of this year at madurai.. Specially tatkaal scheme.. Till now i am receiving.. I think what they are doing rather to despatch . My friend had applied at normal after one month of my applied date. Now he got it. Why they do like this? I am so much vexed.. I lose my idea to do higher studies in abroad.. Because of this problem.. Cha.. What government office?

By Mohamed Abdul kader, at 4:49 PM
Hello,

I have applied for a passport by Tatkal thro one of Ameture agent. I have paid rs. 4000 in addition to the govt. fees. He filled up the form and directed me to a Passport Checking officer. He signed and receved. I got the passport in 6 Days. What a powerful agent he is? I wondered.

This is my experience.

By Anonymous, at 9:03 PM
Dear Could you please give me the address details of the agent who helped you to get the passport within 6days. So that it will help others. Thanks

By Elango Ganesan, at 10:39 AM
The Passport Office in Madurai has proposed to introduce a computerised online appointment system from January 1.

According to a press release of Passport Officer Jose K. Mathew the system has been worked out to minimise waiting time at the office.

By Madurai Machan, at 2:45 PM
Sub: Passport renewal experience
Location: Madurai Passport Office, Tamil Nadu, India
Date : End of July 2009.
Reason for visit: Renewal after 10yrs.
FYI: I’m planning to post the same comments in other blogs too.

Madurai Passport office employees are ridiculous, totally hideous, so ignorant. It is very obvious; they just don’t want to make it easy for people. They want to act SMART. For no reason, they pin-point errors in your application. Here are the sample questions you will be asked even if you go for renewal or reissue of your passport.

Example:
Bring a proof of Old Door Number to New Door Number.
Where the hell I can bring this? It is the postal service, who changed our door number from one to another. Who is the world can bring a proof for this?

Signature seems to be not matching?
Hey you Moran… don’t you see I’m here after 10yrs for my passport renewal. Do you expect me to sign how I signed during my school days?

Hoo you are married…. where is the proof?
Hey you illiterate idiot, I’m here for renewal (or reissue). YOU issued me a passport with my spouse name 10 yrs ago. It is clearly written who is my spouse is. Why the hell you want a proof of wedding than what is written in my passport? Ok Super (smoke-smelly) hero, here it is the copy of my wedding certificate. Hooo…it is not attested, go to a green ink signee.

Do you have a bank pass book for address verification?
Sure, here it is Mr. All-in-All-Alahu-Raja…(there were such an ugly looking Neem-oiled Ranies too).. but I opened my bank account like 15 yrs ago which has the oldest address. No it is acceptable… go to your bank and change it.

Long list of their ridiculous questions ranges from Misspelled Ration-card to ECNR. These so-called Indian Government Passport officers (total SOBs… sorry my bad, actually Dad OBs) are decided (or they are told) to be rude. Hell with them.

Some one has to train them, dictate them, lay out the process and EDUCATE them that we are proud Indians who wants to visit/work abroad to relieve our family burdens. Hope a Press or service-minded politician could help us. (Any body there????)

Tips for applicants:
Carry as much as proof of documents with you.
Speak courteously; yelling will not help as they are adamant to listen.
Online appointment time is not legit.
Prepare yourself for two or three trips.
Fill up your applications with extra care.
Carry a pen and a water bottle (you will be thirsty after a long wait n arguing).
Read and understand the necessity of required documents like Birth/Wedding/Degree/Heir Certificates, Affidavits, etc.
Brokers roaming outside of the office can give some vital info.
Peter-ing or Mary-ing may help a bit, not a significant.
Are you living in abroad? Please do the renewal in abroad. India is still the third-world country.

BTW, I live in New York. My spouse went for passport renewal/reissue. You may think I used harsh words which may sound offended. I’m sure you will know if you had been there. Thanks for spending time to read. Let us hope and pray for the better India(ns). Still hope for Naalai Namathey. JaiHind!

Yours brotherly,
Proud Tamilan (yet).

By Anonymous, at 9:13 PM
Sub: Passport renewal experience
Location: Madurai Passport Office, Tamil Nadu, India
Date : End of July 2009.
Reason for visit: Renewal after 10yrs.
FYI: I’m planning to post the same comments in other blogs too.

Madurai Passport office employees are ridiculous, totally hideous, so ignorant. It is very obvious; they just don’t want to make it easy for people. They want to act SMART. For no reason, they pin-point errors in your application. Here are the sample questions you will be asked even if you go for renewal or reissue of your passport.

Example:
Bring a proof of Old Door Number to New Door Number.
Where the hell I can bring this? It is the postal service, who changed our door number from one to another. Who is the world can bring a proof for this?

Signature seems to be not correct?
Hey you Moran… don’t you see I’m here after 10yrs for my passport renewal. Do you expect me to sign how I signed 10 years ago?

Hoo you are married…. where is the proof?
Hey you illiterate idiot, I’m here for renewal (or reissue). YOU issued me a passport with my spouse name 10 yrs ago. It is clearly written who is my spouse is. Why the hell you want a proof of wedding than what is written in my passport? Ok Super (smoke-smelly) hero, here it is the copy of my wedding certificate. Hooo…it is not attested, go to a green ink signee.

Do you have a bank pass book for address verification?
Sure, here it is Mr. All-in-All-Alahu-Raja…(there were such an ugly looking Neem-oiled Ranies too).. but I opened my bank account like 15 yrs ago which has the oldest address. No it is acceptable… go the bank and change it.

Long list of their ridiculous questions ranges from Misspelled Ration-card to ECNR. These so-called Indian Government Passport officers (total SOBs… sorry my bad, actually DOBs) are decided (or they are told) to be rude. Hell with them.

Some one has to train them, dictate them, lay out the process and EDUCATE them that we are proud Indians who wants to visit/work abroad to relieve our family burdens. Hope a Press or service-minded politician could help us. (Any body there????)

Tips for applicants:
Carry as much as proof of documents with you.
Speak courteously; yelling will not help as they are adamant to listen.
Online appointment time is not legit.
Prepare yourself for two or three trips.
Fill up your applications with extra care.
Carry a pen and a water bottle (you will be thirsty after a long wait n arguing).
Read and understand the necessity of required documents like Birth/Wedding/Degree/Heir Certificates, Affidavits, etc.
Brokers roaming outside of the office can give some vital info.
Peter-ing or Mary-ing may help a bit, not a significant.
Are you living in abroad? Please do the renewal in abroad. India is still the third-world country.

BTW, I live in New York. My spouse went for passport renewal/reissue. You may think I used harsh words which may sound offended. I’m sure you will know if you had been there. Thanks for spending time to read. Let us hope and pray for the better India(ns). Still hope for Naalai Namathey. JaiHind!

Yours brotherly,
Proud Tamilan (yet).

By Anonymous, at 9:14 PM
i applied my passport before 3 months back.. but still i didnt got it .. what can i do for that

By Jenonixon, at 12:53 PM
I applied for a new passport in Madurai Passport Office, I have not yet get my passport status online, But police enquiry has come to my home last week. but not get any status from online / sms status systems. passport.gov.in says My file reference number in invalid or not updated. what a lol...

By Anonymous, at 10:26 PM
Sir,
What ever experience shared here is true. In normal way I had applied for new passport MDUZ19292409, Date of application 07/12/2009.VIJAYALEKSHMI SUDALAIMUTHU, and reported to Madurai passport office for their call for verifing original documents on 15th Feb 2010. Passport officer informed, your passport applicaion file is missing now and give your xerox copies of the documents. After verifying all my originals with xerox copies he kindly signed on it and assured that they would dispatch the passport with in one week.THEY DID NOT GIVEN ANY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT FOR MY VISIT.

But as per 24th Feb 2010 PO status updation they called me again. For me to go from Nagercoil and stay at Madurai, it is a tough task to get a passport.

Still I yet not received their call letter. Shall I meet PO with updated status report from their web site. Kindly help me What to do?

By Anonymous, at 6:11 PM