Date:07/10/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/10/07/stories/2008100759190300.htm

Andhra Pradesh

Special passport counter for Haj

Minorities Welfare Minister Mohd. Ali Shabbir on Monday inaugurated a special passport counter for private Haj pilgrims at Haj House, Nampally. He said officials of the RGIA also agreed to give 50 per cent concession on user development charges for Haj pilgrims. The Haj committee was also providing free food, accommodation and transportation. Regional Passport Officer B. Bala Bhaskar said the counter would render all services relating to issue of passports to Haj pilgrims.