Question : FREE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE IN SAMJHAUTA EXPRESS



(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?

Answer given by the minister


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.