India, June 11 -- Indian Railways has announced new rules for passengers looking to book tickets under the Tatkal category starting July 1.

The rules are expected to make ticket booking easier for the passengers and avoid fraud during the process. The new rules come amid passenger complaints regarding tickets vanishing owing to agents and bots. However, the changes in the rules might provide relief to travellers, and give them the upper hand while booking Tatkal tickets.

According to the changes announced by the Indian Railways, tickets under the Tatkal scheme can be booked only by Aadhaar-authenticated users starting July 1.

According to a circular by the railway ministry, the tickets "can be booked through the website of Indian Railw...