{"id":6896,"date":"2025-08-03T08:50:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T08:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=6896"},"modified":"2025-08-03T08:50:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T08:50:36","slug":"irctc-latest-guidelines-on-cancellation-of-ticket-and-refund-of-fare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/irctc-latest-guidelines-on-cancellation-of-ticket-and-refund-of-fare\/","title":{"rendered":"IRCTC Latest Guidelines on Cancellation of Ticket and Refund of Fare"},"content":{"rendered":"
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IRCTC Latest Guidelines on Cancellation of Ticket and Refund of Fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

IRCTC Revised Guidelines on Cancellation of Tickets and Refund of Fare, due to Covid 19 situation SCR Order (PR.No.85) issued on 14-05-2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

As per the Railway Board instructions, revised guidelines issued on cancellation of tickets and refund of fare, due to COVID-19 situation<\/p>\n

I. Relaxation in Refund Rules for already booked Passenger Resevation system (PRS) Counter Tickets and E-Tickets for journeys starting from 21st March 2025 up to resumption of Passenger services or till further orders.<\/b><\/p>\n

Also Read: IRCTC Grant Full Refund of Tickets Booked for Journeys Scheduled Between 01-07-2025 to 12-08-2025<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

1. Trains Cancelled by Railways:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Passenger Reservation system (PRS) Counter Ticket:<\/strong> Refund across counter can be claimed on submission of Ticket up to six months<\/strong> from date of journey (instead of earlier rule of 3 days excluding day of journey).<\/p>\n

E \u2013 Ticket:<\/strong> Auto Refund.<\/p>\n

2. Trains Not Cancelled. Passenger does not want to perform Journey:<\/strong> As a special case, full refund will be given for already booked reserved tickets.<\/p>\n

PRS Counter Ticket<\/strong>: Passengers can file Ticket Deposit Receipt (TDR) within six months from the date of journey at the station and submit the detailed TDR within in next 60 days to Chief Claims Officer or Chief Commercial Manager. Refund of concerned Zonal railway for getting the refund amount, subject to verification.<\/p>\n

E \u2013 Ticket:<\/strong> Online Cancellation and refund facility is available<\/p>\n

Passengers can also cancel PRS counter ticket through 139 Railway enquiry number or through the website of IRCTC and can get refund across the counter within the six months from the date of journey.<\/p>\n

II. Full Refund of deducted cancellation amount on already cancelled booked reserved tickets for journey period starting from 21st March. 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n

PRS Counter Ticket:<\/strong> Passengers who have already cancelled their tickets for the said journey period can apply through post in a prescribed Performa for refund of balance amount of cancellation charge to the office of Chief claims Officer or Chief Commercial Manager\/ Refund of concerned Zonal Railway Headquarters Passengers must claim the refund by sending it through post within six months of scheduled date of journey.<\/p>\n

E \u2013 Ticket:<\/strong> Refund of deducted amount of cancellation charges will be credited to the account of the passengers from which ticket was booked.<\/p>\n

Here are the most up\u2011to\u2011date IRCTC and Indian Railways guidelines on ticket cancellations and fare refunds<\/strong>, as applicable in August 2025<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Confirmed Tickets (e\u2011tickets & counters)<\/h2>\n
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  • More than 48\u202fhours before scheduled departure<\/strong>: Flat cancellation charges per passenger:\n
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    • \u20b9\u202f240\u202f+\u202fGST: AC First Class \/ Executive<\/li>\n
    • \u20b9\u202f200\u202f+\u202fGST: AC 2\u2011Tier \/ First Class<\/li>\n
    • \u20b9\u202f180\u202f+\u202fGST: AC 3\u2011Tier \/ AC Chair Car \/ AC 3 Economy<\/li>\n
    • \u20b9\u202f120: Sleeper Class<\/li>\n
    • \u20b9\u202f60: Second Class<\/li>\n
    • Between 48 and 12\u202fhours before departure<\/strong>: 25% of fare subject to minimum flat rate above<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Between 12 and 4\u202fhours before departure<\/strong> (chart not yet prepared): 50% of fare subject to minimum flat rate<\/li>\n
    • Within 4\u202fhours of departure<\/strong>, or after charting: No automatic refund unless you file a TDR (Ticket Deposit Receipt)<\/strong> online. Without it, no refund<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83e\uddf3 RAC \/ Waitlisted Tickets<\/h2>\n
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      • Up to 30\u202fminutes before departure<\/strong>: Cancellation allowed; refund after deducting clerkage\/cancellation charge per passenger:\n
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        • \u20b9\u202f20\u202f+\u202fGST in many rules<\/li>\n
        • Some sources cite \u20b9\u202f60\u202f+\u202fGST depending on class and seat type<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • If still waitlisted after charting<\/strong>: Ticket is automatically cancelled; full fare refunded (no deduction)<\/li>\n
        • After 30\u202fminutes before departure<\/strong>: No refund unless TDR filed within deadlines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83d\ude86 Tatkal \/ Premium Tatkal Tickets<\/h2>\n
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          • Confirmed Tatkal \/ Premium Tatkal<\/strong>: No refund under any circumstances<\/li>\n
          • Waitlisted Tatkal tickets<\/strong>: Automatically cancelled after charting; full refund (excluding service charges)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \u23f0 Train Cancellation, Diversions, Delays<\/h2>\n
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            • If Indian Railways cancels the train<\/strong> or schedules it more than 3\u202fhours late<\/strong> at your boarding station, or it is diverted and you don’t wish to travel:\n
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              • For e\u2011tickets<\/strong>: Full refund automatically credited (no TDR needed), usually within 3\u20137 working days<\/li>\n
              • For counter tickets<\/strong>: You must visit a PRS counter within 72\u202fhours<\/strong> (for cancellation within 3 days) to claim refund<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                \ud83e\uddfe Partially Confirmed \/ Family Tickets<\/h2>\n

                If some passengers are confirmed and others are RAC or waitlisted on the same PNR:<\/p>\n

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                • Cancel or file TDR online for all passengers up to 4\u202fhours before departure<\/strong>:\n
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                  • Confirmed passengers get full refund minus cancellation charge (\u20b9\u202f20\u202f+\u2009GST per person)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                  • Between charting and 30\u202fmin before departure<\/strong>:\n
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                    • For RAC\/waitlisted not travelling, certified by ticket examiner, file TDR within 72\u202fhours of train arrival<\/strong> to claim refund for confirmed passengers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      \ud83c\udfe6 Refund Processing Timelines<\/h2>\n
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                      • e\u2011Ticket or online cancellation<\/strong>: Refund typically credited within 2\u202fhours to up to 5\u202fdays<\/strong>, depending on mode (IRCTC iPay, eWallet, UPI tend to be faster\u2014often within hours or minutes)<\/li>\n
                      • Counter cancellations<\/strong>: Refunds may take 5\u20137 working days<\/strong>, and must be collected at a PRS counter<\/li>\n
                      • TDR refunds<\/strong>: Can take 60\u201390\u202fdays or more<\/strong> depending on processing urgency and verification by Railways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        \u2705 Quick\u2011Reference Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                        Ticket Status<\/th>\nCancellation Window<\/th>\nCharges \/ Refund Conditions<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                        Confirmed e\u2011ticket<\/td>\n<\/td>\nFlat fees per class (\u20b9240 to \u20b960)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        <\/td>\n48\u201312\u202fh before<\/td>\n25% of fare subject to min flat charge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        <\/td>\n12\u20134\u202fh before<\/td>\n50% of fare subject to min flat charge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        <\/td>\n<4\u202fh or after charting<\/td>\nNo refund unless TDR filed before cutoff<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        RAC \/ Waitlisted e\u2011ticket<\/td>\nUp to 30\u202fmin before departure<\/td>\n\u20b9\u202f20\u201360\u202f+\u202fGST clerkage; refund balance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        <\/td>\nNot confirmed after charting<\/td>\nFull refund automatically (no charge)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        <\/td>\nAfter 30\u202fmin<\/td>\nNo refund unless TDR filed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Confirmed Tatkal or Premium Tatkal<\/td>\nAny time<\/td>\nNo refund<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Waitlisted Tatkal<\/td>\nPost\u2013charting<\/td>\nFull refund refund automatically<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Train cancelled \/ diverted \/ 3\u202fh delayed<\/td>\nAny time<\/td>\nFull refund automatically (e\u2011ticket); offline refunds via PRS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Partially confirmed tickets<\/td>\nAs confirmed \/ RAC rules apply<\/td>\nCertified partial refunds possible via TDR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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                        \u2139\ufe0f Important Tips<\/h3>\n
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                        • Use fast-mode payments like IRCTC iPay, eWallet, or UPI<\/strong> to receive refunds quicker\u2014often within minutes<\/li>\n
                        • Always check the official IRCTC site for updates, as cancellation fees and procedures may change over time.<\/li>\n
                        • Keep an eye on eligibility deadlines if you need to file TDR for refund<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                          If you need help with a specific case\u2014like waitlisted coach, partial cancellation, or refund timelines\u2014feel free to share details and I\u2019ll guide you accordingly!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                          IRCTC Latest Guidelines on Cancellation of Ticket and Refund of Fare IRCTC Revised Guidelines on Cancellation of Tickets and Refund of Fare, due to Covid 19 situation SCR Order (PR.No.85) issued on 14-05-2025 As per the Railway Board instructions, revised guidelines issued on cancellation of tickets and refund of fare, due to COVID-19 situation I. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":12297,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,708],"tags":[172,370,4,371,372,173],"class_list":["post-6896","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-irctc","category-slider","tag-cancellation-of-ticket","tag-cancellation-of-tickets-and-refund-of-fare","tag-irctc","tag-new-refund-rules","tag-new-rules-for-cancellation-and-refund-of-railway-tickets","tag-refund-for-e-ticket"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6896","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6896"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6896\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12297"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6896"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6896"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6896"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}