one from each city lived in for 6 months or more and the passport office as well
http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/documentation.htmlPolice certificates: Each visa applicant over the age of 16 must present police certificates. Police certificates must cover the entire period of the applicant's residence in any area. The term "police certificate" means a certification by appropriate police authorities stating what their records show concerning each applicant, including all arrests, the reasons for the arrests, and the disposition of each case of which there is a record. Police certificates from certain countries are considered unobtainable. For more information on police certificate requirements see the chart below:
IF the applicant…AND…THEN the applicant needs a police certificate from…
is residing in India and his or her Indian passport was issued within past 6 months is 16 years old or older 1. Passport office
passport was issued more than 6 months prior to visa application is 16 years old or older 1. Passport office
2. The district police office serving the applicant's place of residence
is an Indian passport holder and is staying outside India is 16 years old or older 1. Applicant's local Embassy or Consulate confirming he/she has no criminal record (a statement from Embassy or Consulate is acceptable)
is an Indian passport holder and currently resident in India, but has lived in another country (except for the U. S.). lived in the foreign country for twelve or more months after reaching the age of 16 years. 1. Passport office
2. District police office serving the applicant's place of residence (if the passport was issued more than 6 months prior to visa application).
3. Country of previous residence, if available. More information can be found at
http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/reciprocity/index.htm is a non-Indian immigrant visa applicant residing in India is 16 years old or older District police station serving the area of residence