Train cancellation: In case a train is running behind 3 hours or gets cancelled by railway authorities, you are entitled to file Ticket Deposit Receipt (TDR) for claiming a refund.Ĭharges: Tatkal charges have been fixed as a percentage of fare at the rate of 10% of the basic fare for second class and 30 per cent of basic fare for all other classes subject to minimum and maximum. In case of RAC or waitlisted tickets refund is available if the same are cancelled up to 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. IRCTC Railway tatkal ticket booking timings, reservation, cancellation rules and charges: All you need to know IRCTC Railway Tatkal Ticket Booking Timings, Reservation, Cancellation Rules & Charges: For tatkal tickets charges are fixed at 10 of basic fare for second class and 30 of basic fare for all other classes. Refunds: Confirmed tickets do not get refund upon cancellation. If wait listed Tatkal tickets do not get confirmed or RAC, they automatically get cancelled and the passenger gets refund. But now it is possible quite near to the departure. Tatkal Ticket:- A ticket booked against Tatkal Quota against extra payment of premium charges as per extant Railway rules. Earlier, cancellation of waiting list/RAC was allowed 24 hours prior to the departure. Confirmed and waitlisted tickets on the same ticket: Even if one passengers on Tatkal ticket has a confirmed or RAC ticket,the others with a waitlisted status are allowed to board the train.Ĭancellation: You can cancel your waiting list or RAC Tatkal tickets, up to 30 minutes before the departure of the train.

Tatkal rules