The processing time may vary, and applicants are advised to contact the Department of Information & Publicity for updates on the status of their applications.

The pass is intended solely for professional travel needs of media persons and is not valid for personal travel.

The application process is ongoing, and interested individuals can submit their applications throughout the year.

No, only Indian citizens who are natives of the Union Territory of Puducherry or have continuous residence for at least five years are eligible to apply.

In case of errors, applicants should contact the Department of Information & Publicity for resolution, providing necessary details and documentation.

The scheme specifically caters to professional travel needs, and emergency travel provisions are not outlined as part of the benefits.

For inquiries, applicants can contact the Department of Information & Publicity at +91-413-2334398, 2336415, 2337078, or through email at info.pon@nic.in.

Yes, part-time media persons can apply, provided they meet the eligibility criteria and have served for a minimum of three years in the specified roles.

The free bus pass is valid for one year from the date of issuance.

The scheme provides the free bus pass to eligible media persons, and there are no fees associated with the application process.

The Scheme Guidelines can be found at https://info.py.gov.in/archive-government-order, and the Citizen's Charter is available at https://py.gov.in/sites/default/files/citizens-charterinfopublicity.pdf.

The term "media person" includes individuals serving as a full-time Editor, News Editor, Sub Editor, Reporter, Press Photographer, Videographer, or Correspondent of Print/Electronic Media/News Agency within the Union Territory of Puducherry.