The Haj Committee of India (HCI) on Tuesday informed that pilgrims selected for proceeding on pilgrimage through HCI need to deposit their balance amount in accordance with the accommodation category opted by them after deducting the advance amount of `76,000 (already paid) as per their embarkation point by July 27.
In a statement, Madhya Pradesh State Haj Committee (MPSHC) chairman Sanawwar Patel on the basis of directives from HCI here on Tuesday stated that the pilgrims proceeding on Haj from Indore and Bhopal embarkation points of the State and have opted for Green category need to deposit balance `1,01,700 and those who have opted for Aziziya category need to deposit `71,650 compulsorily on or before July 27, to avoid any inconveniences.
The pilgrims are advised to deposit balance Haj amount through core banking system only, across any branch of the State Bank of India, to the Haj Committee of India’s bank account number “FEE TYPE - 25” indicating their cover number, bank reference number, branch name and code on the pay in slip. The amount needs to be deposited compulsorily by July 27.
The pilgrims need to keep the deposit slip with them at this stage and send a copy of that immediately to the HCI office in Mumbai and keep the original with them. The pilgrims need to produce this deposit slip at the time of departure for getting their air ticket and other related documents. The HCI has made it clear that no bank draft, cash or cheque will be accepted.