Concession in Railway Travel
in Tamil Nadu
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Concession in Railway Travel in Tamil Nadu
Concession in Railway Travel is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Tamil Nadu.
Apply for Concession in Railway Travel in Tamil Nadu
Scheme Overview
The scheme "Concession in Railway Travel" was launched by the Dept. of Art & Culture, Tamil Nadu. Under the scheme, individual artists and troupes are allowed to travel in the train on concession by the Railways. A concession certificate will be issued by Mandram.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be an individual artist or a troupe consisting of more than three artists.
- The applicant should undertake the journey by train.
- The purpose of the journey should be to deliver a cultural performance (public programme) in the outstation.
- The distance between the place from which the cultural troupe is to start and the place of performance should be beyond 300 km as fixed by the Indian Railways.
Benefits
75% concession in Second Class Fare.
50% concession in First Class Fare.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bio-Data of the Artist. |
| 2 | Proof of Identity. |
| 3 | Train Ticket. |
| 4 | Confirmation letter obtained from the programme organizer or advertisement details. |
| 5 | Any other document, required by the Department. |
How to Apply in Tamil Nadu
The advertisement is published in the newspapers, calling for applications by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
Offline The advertisement is published in the newspapers, calling for applications by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office Mandram and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.
Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office Mandram and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (i…
Offline Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Common questions in Tamil Nadu
Who can apply for Concession in Railway Travel in Tamil Nadu?
Eligible residents of Tamil Nadu who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Concession in Railway Travel. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Concession in Railway Travel in Tamil Nadu?
Applicants in Tamil Nadu typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the concession can be availed for delivering any cultural performance (public program) in an outstation location.