Noida, June 30 (APAC Media): Several regulatory and service-related revisions covering Aadhaar services, passport fees, vehicle prices and credit card benefits will come into effect from July 1, bringing a series of changes for consumers across the country.
The changes include provisions for free Aadhaar updates, an increase in passport charges, adjustments in vehicle prices, and revisions in credit card reward structures and associated benefits.
The new rules are expected to impact a wide range of services used by the public, with revised charges and updated service terms coming into force beginning next month.
Passport application fees to rise from July 1
Passport application charges are set to increase from July 1, with the government revising fees for both standard and Tatkal services.
Under the updated fee structure, the standard passport application fee has been increased from ₹1,500 to ₹2,500, while the Tatkal passport fee has been raised from ₹3,500 to ₹5,000.
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The revised charges will apply to both fresh applications and renewals, officials said.
UIDAI to make Aadhaar email linking free from July 1
New Delhi: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced that linking an email address with Aadhaar numbers through its online portal will be available free of cost from July 1 to December 31.
Previously, users were required to pay ₹75 for the service. The move is expected to make Aadhaar-related updates more accessible during the six-month window.
Vehicle prices set to increase from July 1
Several automobile manufacturers have announced price hikes across multiple vehicle segments, effective July 1.
Industry sources said prices of passenger vehicles and other categories are expected to rise by 1.5 per cent to 3 per cent, depending on the model and manufacturer.
Automakers have attributed the revision to rising input costs and increased production expenses, which have necessitated the upward price adjustment.
Credit card rewards, lounge access rules revised from July 1
Credit card users will see changes in reward programmes and associated benefits from July 1, following revised rules announced by card issuers.
Under the new framework, certain transactions will no longer be eligible for reward points, according to the updated policies.
In addition, some banks have introduced minimum spending criteria for complimentary airport lounge access.
Cardholders who currently receive free domestic lounge access three times every quarter will now be required to spend at least ₹60,000 in a quarter to avail themselves of the benefit, as per the revised terms.
Apart from the announced revisions, further changes related to financial and consumer services are also expected to come into effect from July 1, according to reports.
Consumers have been advised to check the updated terms and conditions with their respective service providers before availing services, as revised rules may vary across sectors and institutions.
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