{"id":1296261,"date":"2025-06-12T11:49:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T06:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1296261"},"modified":"2025-06-12T11:50:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T06:20:08","slug":"tatkal-tickets-banned-for-passengers-without-aadhaar-card-from-july-1st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/tatkal-tickets-banned-for-passengers-without-aadhaar-card-from-july-1st\/","title":{"rendered":"Tatkal Tickets Banned For Passengers Without Aadhaar Card From July 1st"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Indian Railways has introduced new guidelines to make Tatkal ticket booking more secure and transparent. The overhaul includes Aadhaar-based authentication, OTP verification, and time restrictions for agents\u2014all aimed at prioritizing individual passengers over bulk or fraudulent bookings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-03-08-at-9.36.41\u202fAM-1-1024x439-1.png\" alt=\"Tatkal Tickets Banned For Passengers Without Aadhaar Card From July 1st\" class=\"wp-image-1296262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-03-08-at-9.36.41\u202fAM-1-1024x439-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-03-08-at-9.36.41\u202fAM-1-1024x439-1-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-03-08-at-9.36.41\u202fAM-1-1024x439-1-768x329.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Aadhaar Authentication Made Mandatory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From July 1, only users with Aadhaar-linked IRCTC profiles will be allowed to <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/indian-railways-introduces-aadhaar-authentication-for-tatkal-bookings-from-july-1\/\">book Tatkal tickets online<\/a>. Beginning July 15, Aadhaar-based OTP authentication becomes compulsory across all platforms, including PRS counters and agent portals. This move aims to reduce bot-driven and proxy bookings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Agent Restrictions in First 30 Minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent bulk buying by travel agents, Tatkal bookings by authorized agents will be restricted for the first 30 minutes. For AC class, agents cannot book from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM, and for non-AC, the window is from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM. This gives individual users a fairer chance during peak demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Railways Directs CRIS &amp; IRCTC to Implement Changes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry of Railways has instructed the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) and IRCTC to execute system upgrades and notify all Zonal Railways. These upgrades aim to support the OTP and Aadhaar-linked protocols smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Passengers Urged to Update Aadhaar on IRCTC<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid any disruptions, passengers are advised to link their Aadhaar numbers with their IRCTC profiles before the new rules take effect. This will ensure a seamless booking experience once the new regulations are implemented in July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian Railways\u2019 revamped Tatkal ticketing policy introduces critical security layers and booking restrictions to tackle misuse. With Aadhaar authentication and tighter control on agent activities, these measures are expected to make last-minute ticketing more equitable and efficient for genuine travelers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Railways has introduced new guidelines to make Tatkal ticket booking more secure and transparent. The overhaul includes Aadhaar-based authentication, OTP verification, and time restrictions for agents\u2014all aimed at prioritizing individual passengers over bulk or fraudulent bookings. 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