Pilgrims Asked to Travel Only on Registered Date; Daily Yatra Cap Fixed as Per Supreme Court Directions
Srinagar, July 3 (JKNS): The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday issued an important advisory for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims, stating that advance registration is mandatory for undertaking the annual pilgrimage, as the daily number of pilgrims permitted on the route has been capped in compliance with the directions of the Supreme Court.
According to the advisory as per news agency JKNS, “As directed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court, daily maximum number of pilgrims permitted on the pilgrimage route has been fixed. Compliance with this daily ceiling limit is mandatory for the safety of pilgrims and for the smooth conduct of the Yatra.”
“For pilgrims’ convenience, advance registration was made available well before the start of the Yatra through bank branches across the country and online channels. Most pilgrims have already taken advantage of this facility and completed their registrations in advance,” it reads.
“Therefore, Tatkal (on spot) registration slots are extremely limited. All pilgrims are requested to reach Jammu and Kashmir only after completing their advance registration,” it reads.
Hence, it is not possible to accommodate thousands of pilgrims arriving in Jammu and Kashmir without registration, under the Tatkal facility. Such pilgrims are requested to wait for their turn and travel only on the date assigned by the administration, advisory reads.
It has also been observed that many registered pilgrims are arriving in Jammu and Kashmir before their registered travel date. No pilgrim will be permitted to travel before their registered date. Please travel only on your registered date.
Pilgrims who have arrived in Jammu and Kashmir without registration are again requested to wait for their turn.
Be assured that every pilgrim will get an opportunity to undertake the Yatra, but this will be possible only according to the prescribed procedure and available capacity.
You are requested to maintain order and cooperate with the administration to ensure everyone’s safety. (JKNS)
