SHORT ANSWER:
Passport verification typically takes about 30 days.
DETAILS:
- The verification process includes police verification and document verification.
- Delays may occur due to various reasons, such as incomplete documents or police delays.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment for delays, but it may affect travel plans.
SOURCE:
- Passport Act, 1967 / Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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