This article contains information on 'Tatkal' Scheme
provided by Indian Railways. Check out 'Tatkal' scheme of Indian
Railways.
Tatkal Scheme
The introduction of 'Tatkal' Scheme by Indian
Railways has been proved beneficial for latecomers. 'Tatkal' is an
emergency reservation scheme. The 'Tatkal' scheme is applicable to more
than 100 trains throughout India. Under this scheme, people can book
their tickets just 5 days before the actual date of journey. The booking
for 'Tatkal' opens at 08:00 hrs IST five days prior to the definite date
of journey. In case, the train is leaving on the 26th, 'Tatkal' booking
will start at 08:00 hrs IST on the 21st of the respective month.
At present, the whole coach is not designated as Tatkal Coach. In each
train, there is a 'Tatkal' quota in 2A, 3A, AC Chair Car and Sleeper
Classes in the following manner.
| 2A |
4 Berths per Coach |
| 3A |
6 Berths per Coach |
| AC Chair Car |
6 Seats per Coach |
| SL |
10% of the accommodation per coach |
The trains, in which standard utilization of 'Tatkal'
accommodation during six months period is 80% or above, the
accommodation to be assigned under 'Tatkal' scheme would be in the
subsequent manner.
| 2 AC |
10 Berths per Coach |
| 3 AC |
16 Berths per Coach |
| AC Chair Car |
16 Seats per Coach |
| SL |
20% of the available accommodation |
Apart from the above given lists, there will be no
defined 'Tatkal' train. After offering the seats in 'Tatkal' quota, if
any seats are left, then they will be released to the passengers' in the
waiting list. The trains and classes with standard utilization of 80% or
above (from Apr' to Sep') will be realized from regular 'Tatkal' charges
that are applicable for the peak period. 'Tatkal' charges are provided
as under.
| TATKAL CHARGES |
| Class |
Class Non-Peak season (15th July -15th Sep) |
Peak season (16th Sept -14th July) |
| 2 AC |
200 |
300 |
| 3AC |
200 |
300 |
| AC Chair Car |
75 |
150 |
| SL |
75 |
150 |
Things to be kept in mind before going for
'Tatkal Scheme'
- 'Tatkal' bookings are permitted in all classes except First AC
and Executive Class.
- Identity proof is not required under 'Tatkal' scheme in any case.
- One cannot opt for Ladies and General quota with 'Tatkal' quota.
- One must check for 'Tatkal' quota in advance because for some
trains/ class/ locations 'Tatkal' quota could not be available.
- In 'Tatkal' booking, no concessions are allowed, not even to
senior citizens.
- 'Tatkal' bookings can be done up to five days in advance.
- The delivery time for 'Tatkal' tickets remains the same like
normal tickets, so it is recommended to book tickets considering the
delivery time.
- Tatkal tickets can be booked simply from the source station to
destination station.
- Change of name is not allowed on the bookings made under this
scheme.
- Reservation under this scheme would be offered till the time of
charts preparation.
- The booking under Tatkal Scheme will be done only from
originating to terminating point of the train with boarding facility
from intermediate station.
- On cancellation of ticket, one would receive an amount of 25% of
total fare charged on non-confirmed ticket (excluding Tatkal
Charges). The ticket can be cancelled up to 24 hrs before the
scheduled time for the departure of train. No refund would be
granted on the confirmed 'Tatkal' tickets, if cancelled within 24
hrs of the scheduled departure.
Note: The above information was last updated on 30-09-2007
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