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What is lower berth Sr Citizen quota?
Replying to the tweet, an IRCTC official tweeted,” Sir, Lower berth/Sr. Citizen quota berths are lower berths earmarked only for male age of 60 years and above/female age of 45 years and above, when traveling alone or two passengers ( under mentioned criteria traveling on one ticket.”
Is senior citizen concession available in Rajdhani trains?
(i) As per rules, male senior citizens of minimum 60 years and lady senior citizens of minimum 58 years are granted concession in the fares of all classes of Mail/Express/Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi/Duronto group of trains. The element of concession is 40\% for men and 50\% for women.
How can I avail senior citizen discount?
The following should be recorded in a special record Book for Senior Citizens Discount provided under RA 7432:
- Name.
- Address.
- National ID number of Senior Citizen.
- Generic Name of the drug/medicine.
- Number of units dispensed.
Is senior citizen concession available in First AC?
No concession including Senior citizen concession in rail fare is admissible by Garib Rath. iii) No concession is granted in case of travel by A C Chair Car / AC 1st Class / AC – 2 tier and AC- 3 tier except for senior citizens . The concession will not be granted on the total normal fares for the group .
How can I renew my railway concession certificate for handicapped?
Approach the nearest D.R.M office You need to visit your nearest Divisional Railway Manager’s Office with all the relevant documents in original as well as self-attested photocopies. Relevant documents are: Concession Certificate or Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card. Photo Identity Proof (e.g. Aadhaar Card)
What are the railway concession rules for senior citizens in India?
Revised Rule : A Senior Citizen of Indian Nationality, permanently residing in India of the age of 60 years and above for Men Senior citizen and 58 years and above in case of Women Senior Citizen shall only be eligible for concession in passenger fare. Railway Concession Rules for Senior Citizens BACK TO TOP ^
How to avail senior citizen concession in IRCTC e-ticketing?
Male Senior Citizens of minimum 60 years and Female Senior Citizen of minimum 58 years can avail senior citizen concession on IRCTC e-ticketing website www.irctc.co.in by providing correct Age and selecting “Avail Concession” option under “Option for Senior Citizen Concession” section of Passenger Details form.
Can senior citizens avail concession in fare while booking an unreserved ticket?
Yes. Senior Indian Citizens can avail Concession in Fare while booking an UnReserved Ticket in Indian Railways. You have to mention about it before / while purchasing the UnReserved Ticket. After a normal ticket is purchased concession cannot be applied on that full fare ticket.
What is the age limit for senior citizen in Rajdhani?
As per rules, Male senior citizens of minimum 60 years and Lady senior citizens of minimum 58 years are granted concession in the fares of all classes of Mail/Express/Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Jan-Shatabdi/Duronto group of trains. The element of concession is 40\% for men and 50\% for women.