SRINAGAR : Shri Amarnth Shrine Board (SASB) has released a quota of 8,650 slots for the yatris who had not registered themselves and wanted to undertake the pilgrimage on July 7 and 8.
However, this on the spot registration will be on first come first serve basis, a spokesperson of the SASB said. He said on the spot registration of intending yatris was being done who could not secure advance registration. However, it was decided that on the spot registration would be done subject to availability of quota for that very particular date.
For the convenience of intending Yatris who could not secure Advance Registration, the SASB has established on-spot registration facilities in Jammu at Vaishnavi Dham, Saraswati Dham; Jammu Haat; and Geeta Bhavan, Ram Mandir (for Sadhus only) and in Srinagar at Tourist Reception Centre (TRC), Nowgam.
He said the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has released 13,550 slots for on-spot registration for July 2 till July July 6, 2015 and 8,650 slots have been released for July 7and 8.
The quota is available on first come first serve basis. For on spot registration, the Yatri shall need to apply in the prescribed application and furnish a compulsory health certificate obtained from an authorised doctor.
The Yatris have been advised to undertake the Yatra on the respective date of registration to avoid any inconvenience. The intending yatris, who have not yet registered, have been advised to undertake advance registration, which closes eight days prior to date of commencement of Yatra. Meanwhile, the CEO advised the Yatris to follow the Do’s and Don’ts issued by the Shrine Board during the course of Yatra and come well prepared by carrying woolen clothing, raincoat and sports shoes. (AGENCIES)