In West Bengal, applying for a passport involves a mandatory police verification process to confirm an applicant’s identity, address, and personal details. While this step is designed to ensure security and authenticity, it has unfortunately become a breeding ground for corruption in some instances . Applicants are often coerced into paying bribes to expedite their verification or secure approval, undermining the integrity of the system. Understanding the Issue: Corruption in Passport Police Verification Passport police verification is a routine procedure where local police visit an applicant’s residence or contact them to verify details provided in the passport application. However, reports from West Bengal indicate that some police officials exploit this process by demanding bribes. These demands may be framed as a “fee” to speed up the process, avoid delays , or overlook minor discrepancies in documentation. Such practices are not only illegal under Indian law but also erode pu...
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