(a) whether the Government have slashed the `Free Baggage Allowance` from Rs. 12000 to Rs. 3000 per passenger travelling on Samjhauta Express between India and Pakistan; and
(b) if so, the time by which the decision is likely to be implemented?
(a) whether the Government have slashed the `Free Baggage Allowance` from Rs. 12000 to Rs. 3000 per passenger travelling on Samjhauta Express between India and Pakistan; and
(b) if so, the time by which the decision is likely to be implemented?
Minister of State in the Ministry of Railways (SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH)
(a) & (b) The Government has with effect from 9th August, 2000 reduced the duty free allowance from Rs. 12000/- to Rs. 3000/- for the passengers and tourists coming from Pakistan by land route.