Mysuru: The first post office Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) began its operations at Metagalli post office in Mysuru on Wednesday.

Prior to its inauguration by Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Ananth Kumar, the centre had already processed applications of 45 passport aspirants.

P.S. Karthigeyan, Regional Passport Officer (RPO), Bengaluru said that of the 100 applications taken up for the day, 97 were processed.

“The PSK will function like any other kendra in the country, where the applicant’s biometrics and photographs will be taken, documents verified, and a decision on granting the passport taken. If granted, the applicants, who do not require police verification, will receive their passports in a week’s time,” added Karthigeyan. Applicants below 15 years of age, re-issue applicants, and government employees are among those who do not require police verification.

Karthigeyan also mentioned that only applicants from Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts will be given appointment slots in the PSK in Mysuru. A decision on allowing walk-in applicants belonging to certain categories, such as senior citizens, disabled and minors, besides Tatkal applicants will be taken only after one month.