COMMERCIAL CIRCULAR No.23 of 2003

Government Of India/Bharat Sarkar
Ministry of Railways/Rail Mantralaya
(Railway Board)
                                                                                                                                                 New Delhi 27.3.2003

To
General Managers, 
All Indian Railways

OSDs,

No.TCII/2161/99/SRC/Policy.  Ministry of Railways have decided to reduce the age criteria for men from the present 65 years & above to 60 years & above for admissibility of Senior Citizen concession under S.No. 39 of Annexure to Rule 101 of IRCA Coaching Tariff No. 25 Part. I (Vol. II).  This CONCESSION will be admissible ON TICKETS PURCHASED ON AND AFTER 1.4.2003 .  Now all senior Citizens, men as well as women, of the age of 60 years & above will be entitled to 30% concession in Mail/Express fares of all classes and all-inclusive composite fares of Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi group of trains.  In cases of tickets already issued for travel on & after 1.4.2003, refund of difference of fares will not be admissible. There is no change in other terms & conditions mentioned in the above quoted rule.  This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.  Wide publicity through various media, including Public Address System at stations, may be given at regular intervals. The information in respect of this concession, presently being displayed at stations/reservation offices through Notice Boards, may also be updated.  Necessary instructions may be issued to all concerned including PRSs, immediately and implementation ensured.  Also please check this message in E-mail box. Matter most urgent.  R.P. Thakur/ Railways.  

( R.P. Thakur)
Director (Passenger Marketing)
Railway Board