allotment of seats/berths under tatkal reservation scheme

Thursday, March 10, 2005

The Minister of State for Railways, Shri R. Velu informed the Lok Sabha today in a written reply that the total quota meant for passengers at counter has not been reduced. Both Tatkal and normal quotas are given at the counter and are meant for the benefit of passengers. Shri Velu added to inform that Tatkal quota scheme was introduced for catering to the needs of those passengers who were required to travel in emergent circumstances. Any unutilized Tatkal accommodation is released to waitlist passengers, the Minister added.

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