April 27 is last date to pay Haj fees

The Telangana Haj house on Monday announced that April 27 is the last date to pay the final instalment of the Haj fee for 2024.
The announcement was made in compliance with the Haj Committee of India’s circular number 20.  Shaik Liyakhat Hussain, executive officer of the Telangana State Haj Committee said, “The total amount payable by each pilgrim is enclosed in the table given below and the mentioned amount calculated is tentative and may increase or decrease based on actual expenditure incurred. The Selected Haj pilgrims who have deposited the Advance and second Instalments are advised to deposit the balance amount as per the Table on or before April 27 2024.”
The pilgrims have paid Rs 81,800 (without Qurbani)  and Rs 1, 70,000 (with  Qurbani) respectively in the first two installments. The balance amount for those who paid the fee without qurbani is Rs 98,080 which would take grand total to Rs 3,49,880; while those who’ve paid the fee with the qurbani will need to pay Rs 82,900, which would take the grand total to Rs 3,34,700.
“Before paying the balance Haj amount, pilgrims must verify the exact amount payable by them on the Haj Committee of India website. www.hajcommittee.gov.in. The Haj pilgrims may download bank payment challan through online website www.hajcommittee.gov.in of State Bank of India or Union Bank of India by using a unique Bank Reference Number in the specified Pay-in-slip on the mentioned website,” Hussain explained.
It is advised that pilgrims must adhere to the stipulated last date for paying the final installment.  For 2024, the Haj Committee of India  has fixed the Qurbani amount at Rs 15,180 for each pilgrim; pilgrims traveling with infants are required to pay an additional fee of Rs 9,700 for each supplementary.