Indian Railway withdraws Aadhaar-based ticketing system for senior citizens

New Delhi: Indian Railway has decided to withdraw the implementation of Aadhaar-based ticketing system for Passenger Reservation System (both counter and e-tickets) for senior citizens.

The Ministry of Railways said that from April 1, 2017, the concession to senior citizens shall not be denied only for the reason that the person does not possess Aadhaar card.

"They are, however, required to carry some documentary proof showing their age or date of birth and have to produce it if demanded by on-board ticket checking staff," the ministry officials stated.

Quick facts:

• Earlier, Ministry of Railways has decided to make Aadhaar based verification mandatory for getting concessional tickets for senior citizen from April 1.
• To avail the concession facility, senior citizen passengers had to carry any of the original documents including Aadhaar Card, as notified from time to time for the purpose of identity proof, during the journey.
• Now senior citizens can book reserved tickets across the reservation counters as well as through internet without Aadhaar card.