Attention
is invited to paragraph
6 Chapter
XVII of Foreign Exchange Manual (7th Edition,
1987) in terms of which Airlines / Shipping Companies
/ Travel Agents are prohibited from issuing tickets providing
for travel to Saudi Arabia and adjoining countries viz.
Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti, Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Syria,
Turkey and Greece during the period from 10th
of Shawwal to 10th of Zilhaj except for the
exempted categories mentioned therein.
2.
In pursuance of provisions of the Hajj Policy 1998, it
has been decided that during the ensuing Hajj Season from
10th Shawwal to 10th Zilhaj 1418
(A.H.) Airlines / Shipping Companies / Travel Agents shall
not issue tickets and / or provide seats and Authorized
Dealers shall not release private travel exchange quota
to any person except travelers falling in exempted categories
as mentioned in Para
6, Chapter
XVII ibid for travel to Saudi Arabia and adjoining
countries. The said list is enclosed for ready reference.
3. Airlines
/ Travel Agents and Authorized Dealers are advised to
note the above instructions carefully for strict compliance.
Encl. As
above. Yours faithfully,