If it is a cnf ticket, following will be the cancellation charges in the different situations as mentioned below:
(i) If the ticket is presented for cancellation within 24 hours and up to four hours before the scheduled departure of the train, cancellation charges shall be 25% of the fare
(ii) If the ticket is presented for cancellation within four hours before the scheduled departure of the train and up to :
(a)...
more... Three hours, when the ticket is for a destination station up to 200 KM.,
(b) Six hours, when the ticket is for a destination station of more than 200 KM but up to 500 KM., and
(c) Twelve hours , when the ticket is for a destination station of more than 500 KM.,
after the actual departure of the train, cancellation charges shall be 50 % of the fare.
For night train leaving between 21:00 hours and 06:00 hours (actual departures), refunds shall be admissible at the station within the time limit specified above or within four hours after the opening of reservation office, whichever is later.
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If a cnf ticket is presented for cancellation more than 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the train cancellation charge shall be deducted at the flat rate of Rs. 70/- for A.C First Class/Executive Class, Rs. 60/- for A.C. 2 Tier sleeper class/ A.C. 3 Tier sleeper class/ First class/A.C Chair Car, Rs. 40/- for Sleeper class and Rs. 20/- for Second class.
In the case of WAIT LISTED OR RAC TICKETS :
(1)No cancellation charges except for a deduction of a clerkage charge of Rs. 20/- per passenger shall be payable if a wait-listed or RAC ticket is presented for cancellation up to :
(i) Three hours, when the ticket is for a destination station up to 200 KM.
(ii) Six hours, when the ticket is for a destination station of more than 200 KM but up to 500 KM., and
(iii) Twelve hours , when the ticket is for a destination station of more than 500 KM.,
after the actual departure of the train
Provided that for night train leaving between 21:00 hours and 06:00 hours (actual departures), refunds shall be admissible at the station within the time limit specified above or within four hours of opening of the reservation office, whichever is later.
(2) Where confirmed reservation has been provided to RAC or wait-listed ticket holder at any time up to the final preparation of reservation chart, such ticket shall be treated as a reserved ticket and cancellation charges shall be payable in accordance with rules mentioned above.