I am of the view that it should be extended to the partially blind
also, because they are also under the catagory of physically
handicapped. Is it not discrimination between two similar classes? or
inequality among equals?
On 6/2/13, akhilesh <akhil.akhi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Partially blind are not allowed to avail the railway consession. It is
> only for 100% visually-impaired as of now.
>
>
> On 6/1/13, Mohib Anwaar Rafel <salmanraa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi please tell me whether partially blind may receive the railwaay
>> concession?
>>
>> On 6/1/13, Salim qureshi <salim2...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>> From: ramesh chandra <rameshchandr...@gmail.com>
>>> Date: Sat, 1 Jun 2013 03:11:02 -0700
>>> Subject: {Retina India Connect} I-card for disabled persons for train
>>> ticket concession
>>> To: rpp-in...@googlegroups.com
>>>
>>> Hi friends,
>>>
>>> NEW DELHI: Railways will issue photo identity cards to
>>> physically-challenged persons to enable them to avail concessions in
>>> train<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/train>tickets in a
>>> hassle-free manner.
>>>
>>> The photo I-card <http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/I-card> can
>>> be
>>> used to book concessional tickets through both
>>> ticket<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/ticket>counters as
>>> well as through the Internet.
>>>
>>> The card with a unique ID number will have to be carried during
>>> journey<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/journey>and produced
>>> for onboard verification, said a senior Railway
>>> Ministry
>>> <http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/Railway-Ministry>official.
>>>
>>> Till now, a physically challenged person used to fill the concession
>>> form
>>> and produce all relevant documents at the ticket reservation counter to
>>> avail the concession in train tickets.
>>>
>>> There were complaints from differently-abled persons as well as from
>>> social
>>> activists who were demanding a hassle-free system.
>>>
>>> As per the new system, phyisically-challenged persons will have to
>>> approach
>>> the nearest Divisional Railway Manager
>>> office<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/Manager-office>along
>>> with all the relevant documents in original claiming concession and
>>> passport size photograph for issuing photo identity card.
>>>
>>> The differently-abled is also required to provide a mobile number for
>>> communication while applying for the card, the
>>> official<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/official>said.
>>>
>>> After due verification by the concerned zonal railways, a photo identity
>>> card will be printed containing a unique ID. An automated SMS will be
>>> sent
>>> to the passenger on given mobile number to collect the card showing the
>>> original concession certificate.
>>>
>>> "After getting the card, the person is not required to fill any
>>> concessional form to avail the facility at the counter. Even tickets can
>>> be
>>> booked on the Internet using the ID number written on the card," he
>>> said.
>>>
>>> The validity of the card will be for five years or the last date up to
>>> which concession certificate is valid.
>>>
>>> Thanks & Regards
>>> Ramesh G
>>>
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