An update on my PCC:
Went today to the RPO, Worli. There are 2 queues for Misc. services (ECNR, PCC etc). To make sure that we have the proper documentation with us, I went to the 'Facilitation Counter' desk. They charge Rs.10 per case to check if you have proper documentation based on your requirement (Amount charged differs based on requirement (ECNR,PCC etc)). Here's what the person suggested.
I have a passport issued in Mumbai before 1997 but with an old address. The documents needed:
1. Passport Form
2. 2 Personal Particular Forms
3. 2 Self Attested Copies of Ration Card (it holds my new address and lists my name).
4. 2 Self Attested Copies of my passport
My wife has a passport issued in Mumbai after 1997 but with a Pune address. The documents needed:
1. Passport Form
2. 2 Personal Particular Forms
3. 2 Self Attested Copies of Marriage Certificate (lists her Pune address and our Mumbai address)
4. 2 Self Attested Copies of a Letter from the society indicating she has been staying at the Mumbai address.
5. 2 Self Attested Copies of Passport
When we went to the actual counter, the lady just took the following documents.
For me:
1. Passport Form
2. 1 Self Attested Copy of Ration Card (it holds my new address and lists my name).
3. 1 Self Attested Copy of my passport
For my wife:
1. Passport Form
2. 2 Personal Particular Forms
3. 1 Self Attested Copies of Marriage Certificate (lists her Pune address and our Mumbai address)
4. 1 Self Attested Copies of a Letter from the society indicating she has been staying at the Mumbai address.
5. 1 Self Attested Copies of Passport
6. Original Letter from Society
We paid Rs.600 at the next counter (300 each) for the PCC. The guy asked us to come tomorrow at 4PM to collect the PCC.
In conclusion, for all those who may have similar problems, it is always better to be "armed" with documents mentioning your current address. Documents which are normally accepted by RPO are
1. Ration Card
2. Letter from society
3. Bank Statement (account should have been opened atleast a year back)
4. Telephone Bill in your name (mind you only landline telephone bill!!)
Documents which may list your current address but *may* not be accepted by RPO
1. Marriage Certificate (could be used along with one of the above as additional proof but not alone)
2. Cell Phone Bill
3. Credit Card Bill
I am hoping there are no more complications tomorrow. Will update once I get the PCC.