"Free Bus Pass for Media Persons" scheme by the Dept of Information & Publicity, Puducherry, aims to provide a free bus pass facility to media persons working in Puducherry in Pudu...
Free bus pass (valid for one year) for professional travel needs.
**Time Limit for Issue of a Fresh Bus Pass:** Two weeks from the date of application.
**Time Limit for Renewal of the Expired Bus Pass:** Two days form the date of application.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a citizen of India.
The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence for not less than five years.
The applicant should have served for a minimum of three years as a media person in the Print/Electronic Media/News Agency in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
The applicant should be employed as a media person in any Print/Electronic Media/News Agency during the application.
The term "Media person" includes individuals serving as a full-time Editor / News Editor / Sub Editor / Reporter / Press Photographer / Videographer / Correspondent of Print / Electronic Media / News Agency within the Union Territory of Puducherry.
How to Apply
**Offline**
For both Fresh Applications and Renewal Applications, the applicant should write a formal letter, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required), and submit the same to -
**The Director**
**Department of Information & Publicity**
**18, Belcombe Street, Puducherry - 605 001**
**+91-413-2334398, 2336415, 2337078**
**info.pon@nic.in**
_*The Office Timings are Monday to Friday, 08:45 am to 01:00 pm & 02:00 pm to 05:45 pm._
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Free Bus Pass for Media Persons / what is the eligibility?
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence for not less than five years.
- The applicant should have served for a minimum of three years as a media person in the Print/Electronic...
What are the benefits of Free Bus Pass for Media Persons?
Free bus pass (valid for one year) for professional travel needs.
**Time Limit for Issue of a Fresh Bus Pass:** Two weeks from the date of application.
**Time Limit for Renewal of the Expired Bus Pass:** Two days form the date of application.
How to apply online for Free Bus Pass for Media Persons?
**Offline**
For both Fresh Applications and Renewal Applications, the applicant should write a formal letter, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required), and submit the same to -
**The Director**
**Department of Information & Publicity**
**18, Belcombe Str...