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Blog Entry# 818860
Posted: Aug 01 2013 (18:42)

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laksh2803saini   20 blog posts
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does one need to get special card or certificate to claim for senior citizen quota?
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just a valid age of proof while travelling, though in practice, no one even asks for that...
nothing while booking tickets at prs/irctc...
just a tick in the column will do.
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You have to show age proof supporting that the passenger is a Senior Citizen.
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Aug 01 2013 (18:53)
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IMPORTANT - FOR SENIOR CITIZENS :
From 1st September 2001 onwards, concession to senior citizens through PRS (Passenger Reservation System) shall be granted only on demand and not by default as at present. The demand for concession shall be made on Reservation Requisition form in the case of reserved tickets. In the case of tickets issued to senior citizens on concession, during journey the concerned passengers are instructed to carry some documentary proof showing their age or date of birth, issued by any Government Institution/Agency/Local Body. like Identity card, Driving License, Passport, Educational certificate, certificate from Local Bodies like Panchayat/Corporation/Municipality, or any other authentic and recognised document. This documentary proof of age should be produced if demanded by some Railway official during
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The minimum age for availing concession is 58 years in case of WOMEN SENIOR CITIZENS and element of concession is 50% in Basic Fare only.
The minimum age for availing concession is 60 years in case of MEN SENIOR CITIZENS and element of concession is 40% in Basic Fare only.
There will be no change in other terms and conditions in both the cases.(Railway Board No.TCII/2161/2011/SRC/Policy dated 13.05.2011)

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the above was for claiming discount, to get quota, lady above 45 or senior citizen male or pregnant lady travelling alone are eligible for ss quota.
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no... just age proof is enf
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