SHORT ANSWER:
No, police verification is mandatory for passport issuance in India.
DETAILS:
- Police verification is required to ensure the applicant's identity and background.
- It is conducted after the application is submitted and before the passport is issued.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Failure to complete police verification can lead to delays or rejection of the passport application.
SOURCE:
- Passport Act, 1967 / Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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