What will happen if I cancel TQWL tickets before the charting is done?

If you cancel your Tatkal Quota Waitlisted (TQWL) tickets before the chart preparation, here are the key points to consider:

Cancellation Process

You can cancel your TQWL tickets online through the IRCTC website until the chart preparation for the train is done15.

Refund and Cancellation Charges

When you cancel TQWL tickets before the chart preparation, standard cancellation charges will be applied. For waitlisted tickets, including TQWL, a nominal clerkage fee of Rs.60 per passenger will be deducted, and the remaining amount will be refunded to you35.

No Automatic Cancellation

Unlike fully waitlisted tickets, TQWL tickets do not get automatically canceled if they remain waitlisted after chart preparation. You need to initiate the cancellation yourself if you do not want to wait for the confirmation3.

In summary, canceling TQWL tickets before chart preparation will result in a refund of the ticket fare minus the applicable cancellation charges, specifically a clerkage fee of Rs.60 per passenger.