Beg to disagree with S Vats...Being born and brought up in Mumbai, had applied for my passport personally and not via an agent in Mumbai passport office. Managed to get it in 3 weeks flat. This was way back in 2000 just after my graduation. Other members of my family have also managed to get it in more or less the same time frame. And yes, the police verification was smooth and professional. I am not sure how people can compare performances with other cities for issue of a fresh passport, coz once you get it...its valid for 10years and hence there would be no need to apply for it from any other city...unless the document is lost or damaged.
