Sarkari Yojana
Free Bus Pass for Media Persons
About Free Bus Pass for Media Persons
Introduced by the Department of Information & Publicity, Union Territory of Puducherry, the “Free Bus Pass for Media Persons” scheme lets media persons working in Puducherry travel free on Puducherry Road Transport Corporation buses (town buses excluded) for work-related journeys.
Scheme Overview
State Government
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Free Bus Pass for Media Persons, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must be Indian citizens
Applicants must be Indian citizens.
Applicants must be natives of the Union Territory…
Applicants must be natives of the Union Territory of Puducherry, either by birth or through at least five years of continuous residence.
Applicants must have worked for at least three…
Applicants must have worked for at least three years as a media person with Print/Electronic Media/News Agency in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Applicants must be working as a media person…
Applicants must be working as a media person with a Print/Electronic Media/News Agency at the time of applying.
A "Media person" means anyone working full-time as…
A "Media person" means anyone working full-time as an Editor / News Editor / Sub Editor / Reporter / Press Photographer / Videographer / Correspondent of Print / Electronic Media / News Agency in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Benefits Provided
Free Bus Pass for Media Persons provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A free bus pass, valid for one year,…
A free bus pass, valid for one year, for work-related travel. Time Limit for Issue of a Fresh Bus Pass: Within two weeks of applying. Time Limit for Renewal of the Expired Bus Pass: Within two days of applying.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
For Fresh Application
Certificate of nativity/residence ( Form-II ) from a…
Certificate of nativity/residence ( Form-II ) from a Revenue Department officer of at least Deputy Tahsildar rank;
Three photographs of stamp size
Three photographs of stamp size.
Service certificate ( Form-II ) from the previous…
Service certificate ( Form-II ) from the previous employer giving the designation, whether the post is full-time or part-time, length of service and place of work. For Renewal Application
An attested photocopy of the expired Bus Pass
An attested photocopy of the expired Bus Pass.
A single stamp-size photograph
A single stamp-size photograph.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Free Bus Pass for Media Persons through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Whether applying afresh or for renewal, write a formal letter, enclose copies of the required documents (self-attested where needed), and send it to -
The Director
Department of Information & Publicity
18, Belcombe Street, Puducherry - 605 001
+91-413-2334398, 2336415, 2337078
info.pon@nic.in
The office is open Monday to Friday, 08:45 am to 01:00 pm & 02:00 pm to 05:45 pm.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.