Rs32.6bn collected in second Hajj dues installment under govt scheme

The collection of the second installment of Hajj dues from pilgrims under the government scheme is underway through the digital portal, with 51,500 applicants having completed their payments so far, reported 24NewsHD TV on Monday.

According to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Rs32.6 billion has been received against the second installment.

Of the pilgrims who have paid, 26,000 made payments through 1Link, while 2,126 used bank cards. Another 23,200 pilgrims deposited their dues in cash through manual bank challans.

The percentage of online payments made from home through the Hajj portal remains at 55%.

The deadline for payment of the second installment under the government scheme is October 20.

Pilgrims are required to upload their medical fitness certificates to the Hajj portal before paying the second installment.

The ministry has warned that failure to pay the installment by the deadline will result in cancellation of the application and a refund of the amount already deposited.