The Passport Seva portal will be down for technical maintenance from 8 PM on August 29 to 6 AM on September 2, affecting services nationwide. All appointments scheduled for August 30 have been canceled, and applicants are advised to reschedule, with notifications to be sent via SMS. Regional Passport Offices, including those in Kochi, Madurai, and Coimbatore, will not be operational during this period, and no queries will be entertained on that day. Public and police access to the portal will be unavailable, leading to service disruptions at various Passport Seva Kendras. This maintenance is crucial for system upgrades as part of the ongoing improvements to the Passport Seva Project. Applicants can contact their respective Regional Passport Offices for assistance with rescheduling appointments.