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Review meeting regarding Pitru Paksha fair.
– Photo : Amar Ujala
Expansion
For the convenience of pilgrims coming from India and abroad during the Pitrupaksha Mela going on in Gaya Dham from 17th September to 2nd October, the district administration has fixed the fare of auto vehicles. The district administration has warned of taking action against drivers who charge more than the fixed fare. During the Pitrupaksha Mela, the fare for pilgrims to go to other Pindvedis by auto has been fixed.
The fare from Gaya Junction to Gandhi Maidan has been fixed at Rs 15 per person and reserve fare at Rs 70. Similarly, from Gaya Junction to Tilla Dharamshala 30 rupees, reserve 150 rupees, from Gaya Junction to Chand Chaura 40 rupees, reserve 160 rupees, from Chand Chaura to Ramshila 40 rupees, reserve 160 rupees, from Chand Chaura to Pretshila 20 rupees and reserve 200 rupees, from Diggi Talab to Bodhgaya 40 rupees and reserve 150 rupees, from Railway Station to Gaya College Sports Complex 30 rupees and reserve 120 rupees, from Gaya College Sports Complex to Bengali Ashram 30 rupees, reserve 130 rupees, from Airport to Vishnupad Temple 40 rupees, reserve 160 rupees, from Airport to Mangala Gauri 30 rupees and reserve 120 rupees, from Airport to Bodhgaya 30 rupees and reserve 130 rupees, from Airport to Gaya Junction 40 rupees and reserve 120 rupees, from Chakand to Pretshila 15 rupees and reserve 160 rupees, from Gaya Junction to Vishnupad Temple 40 rupees and reserve Rs. 130, from Bageshwari Gumti to Gandhi Chowk Tower Rs. 25 and reserve Rs. 90, from Tilhadharmshala to Ramshila Hill Rs. 40 and reserve Rs. 150, from Ramshila to Pretshila Temple Rs. 20 and reserve Rs. 200, from Panchayati Akhara to Gaya College Sports Complex Rs. 35 and reserve Rs. 130.
Rs 750 for 6 hours
The district administration has fixed the prepaid auto and e-rickshaw fares at Rs 500 for four hours, Rs 750 for six hours and Rs 900 for eight hours. Officers have been deputed to take action against auto drivers who charge more than the fare fixed by the district administration.
on underage drivers
In this regard, Gaya DM Dr. Tyag Rajan SM has said that the district administration has made all preparations to ensure that no untoward incident happens with the pilgrims coming from different states to the Pitru Paksha fair. He said that if any vehicle is seen in the hands of a minor, action will be taken against such people. During this time, the concerned officers will keep an eye on such drivers.