Spl passport counter opened for haj pilgrims

Coimbatore: The regional passport office has opened a special counter for haj pilgrims to submit their passport applications at the passport seva kendra on Avinashi Road.
A nodal officer has also been nominated for speedy disposal of passport for haj pilgrims from Coimbatore, Salem, Erode, Namakkal, Tirupur and Nilgiris districts. “The passport application process for haj pilgrims is allowed with high priority till November 31,” the regional passport office said in a statement. Haj pilgrims, who have applied online and obtained valid ARN can take appointment and approach the passport seva kendra at the scheduled appointment time, the statement said. TNN