(a) whether the Competition Commission of India has ordered investigation of the practice of the Railways to charge higher prices allegedly through ‘rounding off’ in multiple of Rs.5 for rail ticket booking; and
(b) if so, the detail thereof?
(a) whether the Competition Commission of India has ordered investigation of the practice of the Railways to charge higher prices allegedly through ‘rounding off’ in multiple of Rs.5 for rail ticket booking; and
(b) if so, the detail thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
(a) Yes, Madam.
(b) The Competition Commission of India was apprised on 23.10.2018 regarding the policy of rounding off rail ticket booking. Subsequent to which, the Competition Commission of India has passed an order on 09.11.2018 to its Director General (DG) to investigate the matter.
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