No Aadhaar, no Tatkal: Railways make OTP verification mandatory for online ticket booking; Here's what you must do
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Carry a mobile phone with a SIM card linked to their Aadhaar number
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No Bulk Bookings in the First 30 Minutes
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If you're planning to book a Tatkal train ticket online, make sure your Aadhaar is ready. From 15 July, Aadhaar OTP (one-time password) verification has been made mandatory for all online Tatkal ticket bookings, according to railway authorities.Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu Division, Northern Railway, Uchit Singhal announced that from July 15 onwards, Aadhaar OTP verification became mandatory for online Tatkal booking.'Passengers will not be able to get Tatkal tickets without verifying their identity through an OTP sent to their mobile,' said Singhal.Tatkal tickets can still be booked through:However, only after OTP authentication will the booking be confirmed.Passengers must now:Even authorised agents will be able to book tickets only after OTP authentication, Singhal added.To stop misuse, bulk booking won't be allowed during the first 30 minutes of Tatkal bookings:During this time, IRCTC agents and other authorised ticketing agents will be restricted from booking.The railway administration has requested all passengers to link their Aadhaar with their booking profile as soon as possible to avoid any inconvenience.So next time you rush to book a last-minute train, make sure your Aadhaar and mobile number are ready, or you might miss the train!Inputs from PTI
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