The amount refunded by IRCTC depends on various factors, such as the timing of the cancellation, the class of travel, and the specific cancellation policies in place. Here is a detailed overview of how refunds are calculated:
How much amount will be refunded in IRCTC?
Refund Policy for E-Tickets
Cancellation Charges
- AC First Class/Executive Class (1A/EC): ₹240 plus GST per passenger.
- AC 2 Tier/First Class (2A/FC): ₹200 plus GST per passenger.
- AC 3 Tier/AC Chair Car/AC 3 Economy (3A/CC/3E): ₹180 plus GST per passenger.
- Sleeper Class (SL): ₹120 per passenger.
- Second Class (2S): ₹60 per passenger.
Full Refund Scenarios
- Train Canceled: Full refund if the train is canceled by Indian Railways.
- Chart Not Prepared: Full refund if the ticket is canceled before chart preparation, except for cancellation charges.
- Train Running Late: If the train is running more than three hours late and the passenger does not travel, a full refund is available.
Partial Refund Scenarios
- RAC and Waitlisted Tickets: Full refund if a waitlisted or RAC ticket is canceled up to 30 minutes before the train’s scheduled departure.
- Tatkal Tickets: No refund is provided if a confirmed Tatkal ticket is canceled. However, a full refund is given if the train is canceled.
Refund on Partially Confirmed Tickets
- For tickets that are partially confirmed (some passengers have confirmed seats, others are waitlisted), the cancellation charges are only applied to the confirmed passengers.
Refund Process for Counter Tickets
- Cancellation at Counters: Refunds are processed immediately if canceled at the railway station counters.
- Online Cancellation: For counter tickets canceled online, the refund is processed to the bank account after the surrender of the ticket at the station.
Timeframe for Refunds
- E-Tickets: Generally processed within 5-7 working days.
- Counter Tickets: May take longer, depending on the bank processing time.
Checking Refund Amount
- The refund amount, after deduction of cancellation charges, can be checked in the ‘Booked Ticket History’ section on the IRCTC website or app.
By understanding these details, you can better anticipate the refund amount when canceling a ticket with IRCTC.
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