That doesn't mean that u will apply 24 hours before departure of train.. Well surety of getting tatkal is in counter ticket is more than IRCTC If your number is 1 or 2 at counter
That means the situation will go on for decades. The best possible action needed is to revamp the rails in mission mode within a year or so and get semi high-speed trains in all direction/sections/routes.
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