GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD
COMMERCIAL CIRCULAR NO 19 OF 2011
The General Managers (Comml.)
All Indian Railways.
Sub: Grant of concession in rail fares to Orthopaedically handicapped/ Paraplegic persons in Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains.
As announced by Hon’ble MR on 25.2.2011 in the Budget Speech for 2011-12, Ministry of Railways have decided to extend the concession admissible to Orthopedically handicapped/paraplegic persons in terms of S.No. 25 of Annexure to rule 101 of IRCA Coaching Tariff No. 25 Part l(Vol-ll), in Rajdhani/Shatabdi trains also.
2. Accordingly Orthopaedically handicapped/paraplegic persons who cannot travel without the assistance of escort are eligible for 25% concession in 3-AC & AC Chair Car in all inclusive fares of Rajdhani and Shatabdj trains. The same concession will also be admissible to one escort accompanying the concerned handicapped person.
3. There is no change in other terms and conditions.
4. The concession will be effective on tickets purchased on or after 01.06.2011. In case of tickets already issued for travel on & after 0l.06.20ll refund of difference of fares will not be admissible.
5. Wide publicity through various media may be given at regular intervals. Necessary instructions may be issued to all concerned immediately including PRS/UTS immediately and compliance ensured.
6. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
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(Dr. Monica Agnihotri)
Director Passenger Marketing
Railway Board.
Source; www.indianrailways.gov.in
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