'Tatkal' Ticket passengers need to carry original identity proof: Rail Ministry

Railways to Re-Introduce the Need for Carrying Identity Proof During ‘Tatkal’ Ticket Travel From 11th February 2011

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In view of the complaints received in recent past regarding alleged irregularities in Tatkal scheme, Ministry of Railways has decided to re-introduce the need for carrying Identity Proof in original during the course of journey. This provision will come into effect from 11th February 2011.

 Any one of the passenger/passengers who will be travelling on Tatkal ticket will be required to produce one of the following eight Identity Proofs in original during the course of journey.

1.      Voter Photo Identity Card issued by Election Commission of India

2.      Passport

3.      PAN Card issued by Income Tax Department

4.      Driving Licence issued by RTO

5.      Photo Identity Card issued by Central/State Government

6.      Student Identity Card with photograph issued by recognized School/College for their students

7.      Nationalised Bank Passbook with photograph and

8.      Credit Cards issued by Banks with laminated photograph

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