A new version of the passport with a number of improved
security features was launched here today by Inspector General of
Police (Central Zone) N. Ramasubramanian.
Passport applicants from Tiruchirapalli region will get the new version of the Passport from today.
S
Balamurugan, Regional Passport officer said the new look passport with
Letter Screen Image would ensure additional security. It was tamper
proof, with the first, second and last two pages being laminated.
The
passport holder’s photo would be on the second page along with a shadow
image. The signature and seal of the issuing authority would be on the
first page and a seven-digit number would figure on the document, he
said.
He said though the number of passports issued
had gone up by 7,000 to 1.47 lakh pass ports last year and was all set
to increase further and touch 1.60 lakh this year, productivity should
be more,he said.
Tiruchirappalli, May 24:
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