Delhi Metro seeks public suggestions on fare revision

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IANS New Delhi
Last Updated : Jun 22 2016 | 7:23 PM IST

The fourth Fare Fixation Committee (FFC) constituted by the central government for recommending revised passenger fares of Delhi Metro has invited suggestions from the general public.

The notice inviting suggestions from the passengers has also been displayed at major interchange stations of Rajiv Chowk, Kashmere Gate, Mandi House and Central Secretariat.

The suggestions can be sent through email at '4thffc@dmrc.org' or by post to the Chairman, 4th Fare Fixation Committee, Metro Bhawan, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110001. The last date for sending suggestions is June 30, 2016.

The committee, set up under Sections 33 and 34 of the Metro Railway (Operations and Maintenance) Act, 2002, has to submit the report by September 8.

The last FFC submitted their recommendations on Metro fares in 2009. The Delhi Metro's fares were last revised in November 2009 when the minimum fare was revised to Rs 8 from Rs 6 while the maximum fare was revised to Rs 30 from Rs 22.

--IANS

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First Published: Jun 22 2016 | 7:02 PM IST

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