IRCTC Debunks E-Ticket Booking Myths

Indian Railways clarifies that IRCTC account holders can book e-tickets for others regardless of surname differences. Social media claims stating otherwise are false. Users must adhere to guidelines, booking up to 12 tickets per month, or 24 if Aadhaar-authenticated.

The Indian Railways has put to rest rumors circulating on social media regarding the booking of e-tickets through IRCTC accounts. According to a spokesperson from the railway ministry, claims that individuals cannot book tickets for others with different surnames are incorrect and misleading.

Addressing the misinformation spreading online, the spokesperson confirmed that e-tickets can be booked from an IRCTC account for friends, family, and relatives, as per Railway Board guidelines available in the public domain.

Users can book up to 12 tickets per month from their accounts, and if Aadhaar-authenticated, they can book up to 24 tickets monthly, provided one traveler on each booking is also Aadhaar-authenticated. The spokesperson also emphasized that tickets booked through personal user IDs must not be sold commercially, an act punishable under section 143 of the Railways Act, 1989.

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