Tatkal Waiting List Cancellation Charges refer to the fees that passengers have to pay when canceling their tickets under the Tatkal quota with a waiting list status. The Tatkal scheme allows passengers to book tickets at short notice, but there are limited seats available.
In case a passenger’s ticket remains on the waiting list even after the chart preparation, they have the option to cancel it. However, a cancellation charge is applicable. These charges vary depending on the class of travel and the time of cancellation.
The Tatkal ticketing window opens 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure of the train, allowing passengers to book tickets for immediate travel. However, passengers often encounter different booking statuses such as waitlist, RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation), or not obtaining desired berths when opting for Tatkal tickets.
In certain emergency situations, passengers who have already booked Tatkal tickets may need to cancel their travel plans. This could be due to unforeseen circumstances or changes in their itinerary. In such cases, passengers have the option to cancel their Tatkal tickets, although cancellation charges may apply depending on the time of cancellation and the class of travel.
Tatkal Waiting List Cancellation Charges and Refund Rules
The Indian Railways allows refunds for unused and partially used tickets upon cancellation, with applicable cancellation charges deducted. Passengers can claim refunds for such tickets, but it is important to note that the ticket must be surrendered within a specified time frame in relation to the scheduled or actual departure time of the train.
The amount or percentage of fare deducted as cancellation charges depends on this time frame. The specific details regarding the cancellation charges can be found in the following table:
| Nature of ticket | Time Limit for Cancellation of Ticket | Cancellation charge per passenger |
|---|---|---|
| Tickets unused and unreserved | Within 3 hours of the issue of the ticket | Rs: 30/- |
| Unreserved tickets issued in advance | Upto 24 hours of the day preceding day of journey | Rs: 30/- |
| Unused WL/RAC tickets | Upto 30 minutes before the schedule departure of the train | Rs: 60/- |
| Unused WL/RAC tickets | After the above prescribed time limit | No refund |
| Unused confirmed tickets | More than 48 hours before the scheduled departure of the train | Rs: 240/- For 1A and EC Class Rs: 200/- For 2A and FC Class Rs: 180/- For 3A and CC Class Rs: 120/- For SL Class Rs: 60/- For 2S Class |
| Unused confirmed tickets | Between 48 hours and upto 12 hours before the scheduled departure of the train | 25% of the fare paid |
| Unused confirmed tickets | Within 12 hrs and upto 4hrs before the schedule departure of the train | 50% of the Fare paid |
| Partially used reserved tickets | Upto 3 days after arrival of the train where you terminated the journey | Fare for the travelled portion shall be retained and the balance amount of the ticket shall be refundable as the fare for the untravelled portion of journey |
| Nature of Ticket | Time Limit for Cancellation of Ticket | Cancellation Charge per Passenger |
| Partially used reserved tickets for Duronto / Rajdhani / Shatabdi / Jan Shatabdi Trains | No Refund since break journey is not allowed on these trains. | |
| Confirmed / RAC ticket of Suvidha Special Train | 6 hrs before the scheduled departure of the train | 50% refund of fare subject to minimum flat cancellation charges Rs 240/- for 1A & EC Class Rs 200/- for 2A & FC Class Rs 180/- for 3A & CC Class Rs 120/- for SL Class Rs 60/- for 2S Class |
Refund on Tickets Arising Out of Other Circumstances
| Reason for claiming Refund | Procedure for Refund | Time limit for claiming Refund | Amount Payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failure of AC | Produce a printed certificate from TTE along with the journey tickets at destination station Refund under this system shall be granted for confirmed and RAC tickets in case of lower class travel failure of AC in coach | Within 20 hrs of arrival of the train | 1A: Difference between 1A and FC fare (Mail/Exp) for the distance AC was not working. 2A & 3A: Difference between 2A/3A and SL fare (Mail/Exp) for the distances AC was not working. AC Chair Car: Difference between AC Chair Car & 2nd class fare (Mail/Exp) for the distance AC was not working. |
| Travelling in lower class for want of accommodation | Produce printed certificate from the TTE along with your journey ticket | Within 2 days excluding journey date (issuing of certificate) | Difference of fare between fare paid and fare for the class travelled |
| Late running of Trains by more than 3 hours confirmed RAC/WL ticket | Ticket to be surrendered to actual departure of the train | No cancellation/clerkage charge shall be levied and full fare shall be refunded | |
| Inability of Railways to provide accommodation to reserved passengers | Surrender your ticket at the journey commencing station | Within 3 hours from the actual departure of train | Full refund without any deductions |
| Missing connection for onward journey due to late running of train | Surrender your ticket at the junction station | Within 3 hours after actual arrival of the train which has been delayed | Full fare for untraveled portion after retaining fare for the travelled portion |
Refund for Ticket Cancellation
| Reason for claiming Refund | Procedure for Refund | Time limit for claiming Refund | Amount Payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dislocation of train services & diversion of train: a) Inability of Railway to make alternative arrangement b) Passenger not willing to make use of the alternate arrangements made c) Due to bandh, Rail roko etc Diversion of train, Cancellation of train due to accidents, breaches or floods Death / injury to a passenger in a Railway accident | Refund under this system shall be granted for reserved and RAC tickets in case of discontinuation of journey by passenger due to dislocation of train service accommodation not provided and cancellation of the train Surrender your ticket Submission of ticket by passenger’s relatives | Within 3 days of the scheduled departure of train Refund will be granted at the station where journey is terminated within 3 days of the scheduled departure of the train | a) Full fare paid for the entire booked journey b) Full fare for the untraveled portion after retaining fare for the travelled portion c) Full fare for untraveled portion after retaining fare for the travelled portion |
Refund on Tatkal Ticket
- No refund will be granted for confirmed Tatkal tickets
- In the case of Tatkal tickets on the waitlist, a refund of the fare will be granted in accordance with the rule – 1 (Unused WL/RAC ticket)
- In the case of a party or family tickets issued under Tatkal scheme, if some passengers have confirmed reservations while others are on the waiting list, a full refund of fare (minus the clerkage fee) will be applicable for confirmed passengers as well. This is provided that the entire Tatkal ticket is surrendered for cancellation up to 30 minutes before the scheduled departure of the train. Additionally, a full refund will be granted on Tatkal tickets in the event of dislocation of train service, train diversion, Bandh, Rail Roko, or train cancellation due to accidents, breaches, or floods.
For more details Tatkal Waiting List Cancellation Charges and Refund Rule click at below link
https://ser.indianrailways.gov.in/print_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,2,406,453,770,862
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