Tatkal Ticket Booking Rules: Starting July 1, the Indian Railways will implement mandatory Aadhaar authentication for passengers booking Tatkal tickets online. This major policy shift aims to prevent ticket fraud and ensure identity verification during reservations.
(Tatkal Ticket Booking Rules)
According to the new rules, passengers must link their Aadhaar number with their IRCTC account to book Tatkal tickets. Without Aadhaar authentication, users will not be allowed to proceed with online bookings under the Tatkal quota.
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Additionally, the Railways is planning to introduce changes in the overall reservation process, which includes enhanced scrutiny of passenger data and stricter verification at booking counters as well.
Officials state that these reforms are part of a broader effort to modernize and digitize railway operations while curbing the use of fake identities, agent misuse, and black-market ticket sales. This step is also expected to improve transparency and offer a fair opportunity for genuine passengers.
Passengers are advised to update their Aadhaar-linked mobile number and ensure their IRCTC profile is properly authenticated well in advance to avoid any last-minute issues while booking tickets.
More details about the updated booking process and additional security checks are likely to be issued by the Ministry of Railways soon.
