I had applied for Passport on 15th July 2008.
Procedure was to take a print of the online application that I had and make 2 sets of copies of my documents and wait in the back side line, wherein the form is simply stapled. Following this the main queue is for verification of the details, in which only 3 photo identity documents are necessary. If you are using bank documents etc, then passbookâs running pages must be kept. If you are using tatkal only all documents are necessary. It was a mistake on my part to bring in more details and documents to the passport office. Further it was noted that, for renewal we need to take up the xerox copy of 4 pgs (First 2 pages, Last 2 Pages) and submit along with the passport renewal form, which also can be made online in the same form. The next thing is to sign in 2 PP photos, not the 1st form, followed by which we need to make a payment at the 2nd floor office. This will be concluded by police verification after which the passport will be issued. Sill now no verifiaction has been done.. Too late!
Summary: Best take a tatkal (1 week wait only) paying 1000/- more, else you won;t get work done & will have to wait 4/5 months. 
