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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Till Which year the Indian Railways announced No service charge on train e-tickets?
A
2018
B
2021
C
2019
D
2020
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Railway Board in a circular sent to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Monday pointed out that the prices are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and hence there will be no service charge. The decision is likely to make ordering food on the train cheaper.

Detailed explanation-2: -What was the amount of the service fee per ticket? Depending on whether you are traveling in AC or Non-AC class, the convenience fee amount that IRCTC levies differ across ticket types. IRCTC levies a convenience fee of Rs 15 for non-AC tickets and Rs 30 for AC tickets, both excluding GST.

Detailed explanation-3: -IRCTC Convenience Fee is non-refundable. Once you cancel a ticket, you will not get a refund of the IRCTC Convenience Fee. The convenience fee is charged by IRCTC for booking train tickets. We cannot avoid paying the convenience fee, it has to be paid.

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