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Author Message   Gochi Censor Bewarse Username: Gochi Post Number: 84938 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 8.7.228.252 Rating: N/A Votes: 0 Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 2:49 pm:    IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PIO SCHEME: PIO Card scheme has been withdrawn vide Gazette Notification No.25024/9/2014F.I dated 09 January 2015. Henceforth, applicants may apply for an OCI card ONLY, as the PIO card scheme is no longer in existence. CKGS has been directed NOT TO accept any fresh PIO applications. OCI in lieu of PIO card: Existing valid PIO cardholders must apply for OCI card under OCI in lieu of PIO card category. Consular fee for this OCI category is Gratis. Applicants will be required to pay CKGS service fee, Indian Community Welfare Fund Fee (ICWF) and fee for any other optional services availed. Initially for a period of 3 months until 17 June, 2015, submission of the application for OCI card in lieu of PIO card will be voluntary. However, after the initial period of 3 months from 18 June 2015, it will be made mandatory. We thank you for your patience. As soon as additional information is received from Embassy / Consulates, we shall update on our website.