Fact Check: No Change in Tatkal Ticket Booking Timings, Clarifies IRCTC
12 April 2025 8:27 AM
The news article suggested that Tatkal and Premium Tatkal booking timings have changed and New rules have been introduced for cancellation and payment methods.
The news article suggested that Tatkal and Premium Tatkal booking timings have changed and New rules have been introduced for cancellation and payment methods.
Claim: An article by a vernacular news website Sakshi.com and several social media posts claimed that Indian Railways has made changes to Tatkal and Premium Tatkal ticket booking timings, including modifications in the cancellation process and payment options.
You can check the article here and also the archive link.
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Fact Check:❌ False
What Was Claimed:
The news article suggested that Tatkal and Premium Tatkal booking timings have changed and New rules have been introduced for cancellation and payment methods.
What we found:
After verifying with the official IRCTC website and checking with Indian Railways' official communications, no such change has been made. In fact, Indian Railways’ ticketing partner has issued a clarification on X, stating:
“Some posts are circulating on Social Media channels mentioning about different timings for Tatkal and Premium Tatkal tickets. No such change in timings is currently proposed in the Tatkal or Premium Tatkal booking timings for AC or Non-AC classes. The permitted booking timings for agents also remain unchanged.”
Conclusion:
The claim about changes in Tatkal and Premium Tatkal ticket booking timings is false. Passengers should rely on the official IRCTC website (www.irctc.co.in) or official Indian Railways notifications for accurate and updated information.
Verdict: False Information – No change in Tatkal booking rules.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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