Question : CORRUPTION IN TATKAL SCHEME

(a) whether there is rampant corruption in `Tatkal Scheme of the Railways;

(b) if so, the details of incidents reported in this regard during 2006-07 and the action taken thereon;

(c) whether connivance of railway official in such practice have been found;

(d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken against them; and

(e) the remedial measures taken by the Railways to curb such activities?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI R. VELU )

(a) & (b) No Sir. Only one case of special cancellation of Tatkal ticket done after three days has been detected at PRS counter of Diamond Harbour station of Sealdah Division.

(c) No.

(d) Does not arise.

(e) There is no adverse reflection of the merit of Tatkal Scheme. Hence no remedial measure is called for.