Passport server crash leaves 1,800 Ahmedabad applicants in distress

Foreign travel aspirants were in distress after passport servers were down nationwide on Wednesday. In Ahmedabad, more than 1,800 people at the Passport Seva Kendras in Mithakhali and Vijay Char Rasta could not apply for new or renewed passports. 

Applicants who had appointments between 9 am and 12 noon on Wednesday received a message about the passport server being down and their appointments being rescheduled. 

However, those whose appointments were scheduled past noon did not receive any messages. They were informed outside the office that their appointment had been cancelled after waiting in the scorching heat.

After their appointments were cancelled abruptly, the applicants created a huge uproar outside the office. 

The situation worsened due to the inadequate seating arrangements at the Mithakhali Passport Seva Kendra and the alleged improper behaviour of the security staff. 

Many applicants have received appointments after April 21.

Tatkal passport applicants who might have planned a foreign trip in summer vacations, their plans might be hindered. 

Notably, due to many public holidays in April, new appointment dates for the applicants are limited.

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