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Tatkal bookings are allowed in all classes except First AC and Executive class.
Ladies and general quota cannot be opted for along with Tatkal quota.
No concession is allowed in Tatkal Booking.
Class of Travel Minimum Tatkal Charges Maximum Tatkal Charges
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(In Rs.) (In Rs.)
Second(sitting) 10:00 15:00
Sleeper 75:00 150:00
AC Chair Car 75:00 150:00
AC 3 Tier 200:00 300:00
AC 2 Tier 200:00 300:00
Executive 200:00 300:00
The above charges will be levied uniformly both in peak period & non-peak period
Tatkal I-Tickets cannot be booked. Only Tatkal E-Tickets can be booked.
.A flat refund of 25% of total fare charged on ticket, excluding Tatkal Charges is granted on cancellation of confirmed Tatkal tickets, which are cancelled up to 24 hrs. before the schedule departure of train. No refund on confirmed Tatkal tickets when cancelled within 24 hrs.of the schedule departure of train. For contingent cancellation & waitlisted Tatkal ticket cancellations, charges will be deducted as per existing Railway rules.
You can reach at care@irctc.co.in.Do contact us at 24X7 Hrs. Customer Support at 011-39340000, MON - SAT(10 AM - 6 PM) 011 - 23345500/ 4787, Chennai Customer Care 044 - 25300000

Tatkal can be booked prior to 2 days of journey
yes karnataka exp has tatkal quota
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