SHORT ANSWER:
Pre-police verification is a process to check the background of an applicant before issuing a passport.
DETAILS:
- It involves verifying the identity and character of the applicant through local police.
- The police check for any criminal records or pending cases against the applicant.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Delay in passport issuance if the verification is not completed.
- Possible rejection of passport application if adverse reports are received.
SOURCE:
- Passport Act, 1967 / Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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