IRCTC TICKET Cancel Charges: Think… You booked a train ticket for a family trip, outing with friends or an urgent office meeting but suddenly the plan changed. In such a situation, the first tension is- 'If you cancel the ticket, how much money will be deducted and how much will be returned?' It is here that most people make a mistake, because they do not have the correct information about IRCTC Cancellation Charges and Refund Rules. But now there is no need to get upset. In this article, we will tell you how much charge is deducted when confirmed, waiting and cancellation of Tatkal tickets and how can you save your money?

What is the charge for cancellation of train confirmed tickets? (Confirmed Ticket Cancellation Charges)

If your ticket is confirmed and you cancell it, the charge depends on how many hours before the train departure. Accordingly, your money is also deducted.

Cancellation more than 48 hours before

AC First Class or Executive Class: 240 rupees and GST per passenger

AC 2 Tier or First Class: 200 rupees and GST on a ticket

AC 3 Tier, AC Chair Car or AC3 Economy: 180 rupees and GST per ticket

Sleeper class: 120 rupees per passenger

Second class: 60 rupees per passenger

Cancellation 12 hours before 48 hours

If you cancel the ticket 12 hours before 48 hours, then 25% of the rent and GST will be deducted (for AC class).

Cancellation of 12 hours before 12 hours

If you cancel the ticket 4 hours before 12 hours, then 50% of the rent and GST will be deducted.

Cancellation in less than 4 hours

If you did not cancel the ticket within 4 hours from the departure of the train or not file TDR (Ticket Deposit Receip), then no refund will be found.

How much charge is deducted on canceling waiting list tickets? (Waitlisted Ticket Cancellation Charges)

Cancel till 4 hours before departure

20 rupees and GST will be deducted per passenger, the remaining money will be refunded.

Automatic cancellation

If the ticket remains witlisted even after the reservation chart is built, the system canceles the ticket automatically and the entire money is refunded without any charge.

Some seats confirmed, some waiting tickets cancellation charges

If some passengers are confirmed on a ticket and some waiting list, then the confirmed passenger will be charged the same charge which is fixed for the confirmed ticket. The entire money of the weightlist ticket passenger will be refunded (20 rupees and after the GST cut).

How much charge is deducted when Tatkal ticket is canceled? (Tatkal Ticket Cancellation Rules)

Confirmed Tatkal ticket: If you cancele the confirmed tatkal ticket, no refund is found.

Weightlist Tatkal Tickets: The same charge will be deducted in it, which is used in the normal weightlist ticket.

Emergency Cancellation: According to the standard rules of the railway, the charge will be deducted.

If the train is late, how much charge is deducted when you cancel the ticket?

If your train is late for more than 3 hours and you do not want to travel, then you can get full refund. For this, TDR has to be filed on IRCTC.

Necessary tips for passengers traveling in train

• Check the policy on the IRCTC App or website before canceling the ticket.
• Cancellation is more beneficial before the train chart is built.
• If the train cancels or is late for more than 3 hours, then the entire money will be returned.
• Always keep SMS and email confirmation of ticket cancellation.