NEW DELHI, July 1:
Amid widespread complaints of irregularities in the Tatkal scheme, the Central Vigilance Commission is considering launch of an enquiry to ascertain whether Railway officials are involved in malpractices.
Official sources said the CVC is likely to launch an enquiry either by its own officials or through the Chief Vigilance Officer of the Railways Ministry to verify reported instances of alleged irregularities in distribution of Tatkal tickets and collusion of some Railway officials with some private persons in misusing the facility.
“The Commission is aware of reports appearing in various quarters over alleged irregularities in the Tatkal scheme. It is considering to enquire into the matter to get the factual position and check any wrong doings,” an official said.
He said a decision on constituting an enquiry has not yet been taken.
The CVC acts as the apex vigilance institution mandated to monitor all vigilance activity under the Central Government and advise its various organisations or departments in planning, executing, reviewing and reforming their vigilance work.
Officials said the Commission has also received some complaints of alleged irregularities in the Tatkal scheme.
An individual can get tickets under Tatkal scheme a day in advance of the journey by paying some extra charges excluding the cost of ticket either through websites or through authorised railway counters.
When contacted, CVC secretary K D Tripathi, who also acts as the spokesperson for the Commission, declined to comment on the development.
“The enquiry, if ordered, will focus on alleged nexus of Railways officials and touts. It will also look into the possible loop holes in the scheme,” the official said. (PTI)
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