Policy on earmarking of berths on demand from IRCTC for value added tour packages

Policy on earmarking of berths on demand from IRCTC for value added tour packages

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2013/TG-I/20/P/VAT

New Delhi, Dated: 05.02.2018

The Principal Chief Commercial Managers,
All Zonal Railways

(COMMERCIAL CIRCULAR NO. 09 OF 2018)

Sub: Policy on earmarking of berths on demand from IRCTC for value added tour packages.

Please refer to this office letter of even number dated 06.05.2016 (CC No. 23 of 2016 and corrigendum thereon) forwarding therewith detailed features of the poiicy on earmarking of berths on demand from IRCTC for Value Added Tour (VAT) packages

2.The matter has been reviewed and it has been decided to amend following provisions of the scheme.

Para No.
Existing Provision
Revised Provision
2.1
For each berth utilized by IRCTC, IRCTC shall pay
the full fare plus 25% service charge. No concession whatsoever shall be
admissible on such tour package ticket. Ticket for child, senior citizens,
etc. shall also be issued on full fare. The method of arriving at the fare
including the service charge and deposit is illustrated in the annexure
For each berth utilized by IRCTC, IRCTC shall pay
the full fare plus 15% service charge. No concession whatsoever shall be
admissible on such tour package ticket. Ticket for child, senior citizens,
etc. shall also be issued on full fare.
3.1
Out of total berths earmarked for this purpose for
IRCTC, not more than 20% of the earmarked berths shall be permitted for
cancellation. No cancellation shall be permitted within 48 hours of the
scheduled departure of the train
No cancellation shall be permitted within 48 hours
of the scheduled departure of the train.

3.The revised provisions mentioned above will be implemented for a period of one year during which a quarterly assessment will be made on financial impact on Indian Railways revenue and if required the review of policy will be undertaken.

4.This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of this Ministry. These instructions will take effect from the date of issue of this letter.

5.Necessary instructions may be issued to all concerned accordingly.

sd/-
(Shelly Srivastava)
Directorate Passenger Marketing
Railway Board

Source: NFIR

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