Passport Seva portal crashes after early relaunch, users fume over glitches

By Vivek Dubey CNBC-TV18.com Published Sept 04, 2024 Published Sept 04, 2024

Maintenance Shutdown Notice

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Advisory Released

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Services Resume Early

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User Frustration Grows

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Complaints About Errors

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Irregular Logouts

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Inefficient Service Criticised

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Early Completion Backfires

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Impact on Appointments

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Official Communication Lacking

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Alternative Access Options

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