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Railways to enable Concession in Ticket Fare for Differently-abled Persons both Across-the-Counter & Online Ticketing
New Delhi: The Indian Railways is bringing out photo identity cards for differently-abled persons to enable them to avail of concession in ticket fare for both across-the-counter and online booking of tickets.
A release from Southern Railway here said that the card was not transferable; the quantum of concession would be as per the eligibility criteria in different types of trains and class of travel based on the type of disability; the concession is admissible to a single escort if eligible on the type of disability while travelling with the card-holder and the card is valid for booking reserved tickets from counters as well as through www.irctc.co.in.
The card-holder and as the escort should carry their respective original photo identity cards during the journey. While booking tickets across the counter, the card-holder should produce the card in original and submit its photocopy.
Applications for photo ID card should be enclosed with self-attested copies of Concession Certificate as certified by the competent hospital/doctor; proof of photo identity; proof of date of birth; address proof, any one the 10 specified documents and two passport size photographs.
These applications may be submitted either by post to the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager of the divisions concerned or in person at railway divisional offices or submit applications in person at specified Railway Stations on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Applications will be accepted at railway stations for a period of two months, after which one will have to approach divisional offices for the identity cards.
Until the new card is issued, the differently-abled persons can use the existing certificate for booking tickets at the counter.
The concession is admissible to one escort while travelling with the card-holder
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