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Train Online Ticket Booking: In today's digital age, most people prefer to handle essential tasks online from the comfort of their homes. Previously, booking a train ticket meant standing in long queues at station counters, but now people book train, flight, and bus tickets from home. If you book online Tatkal tickets via IRCTC, this news is relevant to you. The Kerala High Court has issued important directives for those booking tickets online.

What are the new directives?

The Kerala High Court stated that implementing Aadhaar-based OTP authentication for IRCTC's online Tatkal ticket booking is entirely appropriate. The Court observed that this system ensures secure ticket booking and prevents misuse. Furthermore, the Court noted that the objective of this system is to prevent touts from booking Tatkal tickets in large numbers, thereby making it easier for genuine passengers to secure them.

Directives issued to IRCTC

• The Court stated that Aadhaar-based OTP authentication is essential for online Tatkal ticket booking.
• Additionally, IRCTC may offer a PAN-based authentication option alongside Aadhaar OTP in the future.
• However, please note that this rule applies only to those booking tickets online through IRCTC.
• If you do not wish to use Aadhaar-based OTP authentication, you can purchase tickets from railway ticket counters.

Things to do when booking tickets online

It is important to be aware of certain points when booking Tatkal tickets to increase your chances of securing one, such as:

• Keep your IRCTC account logged in beforehand.
• Complete the Aadhaar verification process in advance.
• Sit in a location with strong internet connectivity. You can also keep the payment option ready in advance.