Govt extends travellers’ visa

New Delhi: As volcanic ash continued to disrupt international flights forcing nearly 41,000 foreigners stranded in India, the government on Tuesday decided to allow special landing permit or extension of visa to them for a maximum period of 14 days without charging any fees.
"The powers for extension of visa or issue of special landing permits can be exercised by immigration officers not below the rank of inspector posted at the airports," the home ministry said in a statement.
Flights to the UK and other European destinations remained cancelled for the sixth consecutive day on Tuesday in the wake of huge clouds of volcanic ash emanating from Iceland.
21/04/10 Times of India

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Categories: Foreign Apr 2010, Indian Aviation- In General Apr 2010