The new regulation mandates that individuals can only book tickets for blood relations or those with the same surname, using personal ID.
Booking train tickets for others through your personal IRCTC account may seem like a helpful gesture, but it can have severe consequences. Despite good intentions, using your personal ID for booking on behalf of others is considered a crime. It is crucial to be aware of the risks involved to avoid facing legal repercussions. According to Section 143 of the Railway Act, only officially appointed agents are authorized to make bookings for third parties. Violating this rule can result in legal action, including a potential jail term of up to 3 years and a fine of Rs. 10,000, delhibreakings.com reported.
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Restrictions on Booking IRCTC ticket for Others
The new regulation mandates that individuals can only book tickets for blood relations or those with the same surname, using personal ID. Booking for friends or others could lead to a hefty fine of Rs. 10,000 or a jail term of up to 3 years, or both. This rule aims to prevent misuse and ensure accountability in ticket reservations. Violating this regulation could have serious consequences, according to a report in delhibreakings.com.
Booking Rules and Timings you should know
Tatkal booking for AC tickets commences at 10 AM, while for non-AC tickets, it starts at 11 AM.
Users with their IRCTC ID linked to Aadhaar can book up to 24 tickets monthly, whereas without Aadhaar linkage, the limit is 12 tickets.
Each ID can book a maximum of 12 tickets, exclusively for personal use or family members. Any booking exceeding this limit is deemed unlawful.
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Steps to Book a Ticket on IRCTC
- Visit the IRCTC website and log in to your account.
- Click on the “Book Your Ticket” option.
- Fill in the boarding and destination addresses.
- Select the date of travel.
- Choose the traveling class.
- View the available train options.
- Click on the “Book Now” option.
- Fill in the passenger details.
- Enter the mobile number and captcha code.
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How to cancel train ticket through IRCTC website
- Go to the IRCTC website and enter your Username and Password.
- Hover over the “My Account” section and select “Booked Ticket History” from the drop-down menu.
- Find the booking you wish to cancel and click on the “Cancel Ticket” option.
- A pop-up window will appear. Select the passengers whose tickets you want to cancel and check the box next to “I have read and understood the cancellation rules and procedure.” Click “Cancel Ticket” again to confirm.
- You will receive a One-Time Password (OTP) on your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP in the provided field and click “Submit.”
- Once your request is processed, you will receive a confirmation message on your screen and an email notification.
