Get clearance for visa on laptop in just seven days
NEW DELHI: The next time you are going abroad and need a police clearance for your visa, turn to your laptop. Delhi Police has launched an application that allows people to register and also pay for a police clearance certificate and be done with the whole process, which earlier took over a fortnight, within a week.
"The app has been developed to ensure a person does not have to approach the DCPs for clearance certificates," said a senior police officer.
The app was launched on Friday by Union home minister Rajnath Singh. Police said that the app can be used by individuals as well as organizations. The user simply has to enter his personal details on the Delhi Police website along with a passport size photograph, a copy of his/her passport and the letter from the embassy asking for a PCC.
Police officials said that a tab for the application will be made available on the Delhi Police website and also in the Delhi Police Lost Report app available on mobiles.
Earlier, a person had to get their PCC from their local police station and then have it stamped from the deputy commissioner's office. It used to take almost a month for applicants to get their certificates. With the app, the waiting period can be reduced to seven days and people can apply for PCCs from the comfort of their home.
They can also see the status of the certificate. "Once the certificate is processed, an e-version with a digital signature will be made available to the user," police said.
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