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.
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.
Yadavs and Patels can book.
Daughter who got married will have her surname that belongs to husband. When father wants to book tkets to her her off springs etc.
In such a case His surname differs. unneceasary arguments at rly counters This needs clarification and rlys may examine and clarify
It’s a valid point. It’s better to carry copy of marriage certificate to avoid unnecessary arguments. In marriage certificate you will find the name of father. Because in online tickets one can find name of the person who has booked the tickets. Or in case of urgency give a call to that person.
Can father inlaw book ticket of his son-in-law from his id
Onus lies in the hands of travellers. One has to proof that they have blood relation among them.
If Iam going treatment with the help of friends, can I book ticket for him in my id.