“As per IRCTC’s new rule, individuals can only book tickets for blood relatives or those with the same surname using personal IRCTC account.”
What FACTLY found
IRCTC clarified that users are allowed to book tickets for friends, family, and relatives regardless of their surname, as long as the booking is done through a valid IRCTC account. Furthermore, it stated that tickets booked using personal User IDs are intended for personal use only and should not be sold for profit.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 25 June 2024. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 26 June 2024, 1 day later. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
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This check was done by FACTLY, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.