(a) the list of documents which are accepted by the Railways as proof of identity for travelling via e-tickets;
(b) whether the Railways have any proposal to accept Students I- Cards and other documents as proof of identity;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the time by which the above proposal is likely to be implemented?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a): As on date, the following seven Identity Proofs are accepted as authority for
undertaking journey on e-tickets:-
1) Voter Photo Identity Card issued by Election Commission
2) Passport
3) PAN Card Issued by Income Tax Department
4) Driving License issued by RTO
5) Photo Identity Card issued by Central/State Government
6) Student Identity Card with photograph issued by recognized School/College
for their students
7) Nationalised Bank Passbook with photograph
(b) to (d): Yes, Madam. Student Identity Card with photograph issued by recognized
School/College for their students has already been permitted as a valid proof for
undertaking journey on e-tickets.