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Free Bus Pass for Media Persons

"Free Bus Pass for Media Persons" scheme by the Dept of Information & Publicity, Puducherry, aims to provide a free bus pass facility to media persons working in Puducherry in Puducherry Road Transport Corporation buses (except town buses) to undertake journeys for their professional requirements.

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About This Scheme

The "Free Bus Pass for Media Persons" scheme, introduced by the Department of Information & Publicity, Union Territory of Puducherry, aims to provide a free bus pass facility to media persons working in Puducherry in Puducherry Road Transport Corporation buses (except town buses) to undertake journeys for their professional requirements.

Benefits

Free bus pass (valid for one year) for professional travel needs.

Time Limit for Issue of a Fresh Bus Pass: Two weeks from the date of application.

Time Limit for Renewal of the Expired Bus Pass: Two days form the date of application.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Nativity/Residence Certificate ( Form-II ), issued by the Officer of the Revenue Department not below the rank of a Deputy Tahsildar;
  • Three stamp-sized photographs.
  • Service Certificate ( Form-II ) showing the designation, the nature of the post (full-time or part-time), period of service, and the place of work from the former employer.
  • An attested copy of the expired Bus Pass.
  • One stamp-sized photograph.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

For both Fresh Applications and Renewal Applications, the applicant should write a formal letter, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required), and submit the same to -

The Director

Department of Information & Publicity

18, Belcombe Street, Puducherry - 605 001

+91-413-2334398, 2336415, 2337078

info.pon@nic.in

*The Office Timings are Monday to Friday, 08:45 am to 01:00 pm & 02:00 pm to 05:45 pm.

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