Defence Personnel travelling on Military Warrant should carry Original Id Cards issued by MOD during Train Journey
SECUNDERABAD: Defence Personnel travelling on Military Warrant should carry their Original Identity Cards issued by the Defence Department during their journey. Similarly, the family members of the defence officials booked and travelling on warrant should carry their Medical Card or Family Identity Card issued by Ministry of Defence.
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Defence Personnel travelling on Military Warrant should carry Original Id Cards issued by MOD during Train Journey
Instances of misuse of Military Warrant have been brought to the notice of Railways, where some civilians were found travelling on the authority of military warrant. Accordingly, the matter has been reviewed and it has been decided that passengers booked on a military warrant should carry their Original Identity Cards issued by the Defence departments during their journey.
Similarly, the family members of the defence officials booked and travelling on warrant should carry their Medical Card or Family Identity Card issued by Ministry of Defence failing which they will be considered as travelling without ticket and charged accordingly
Here’s a verified and comprehensive guide on the Railways’ requirement for defence personnel travelling on military warrants, as issued by IRCTC and the Railway Board:
✅ Official Directive (Dec 25, 2025)
- Defence personnel travelling on a Military Warrant (Form IAFT‑1707 / 1752) must carry their original identity card issued by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) during the journey.
- Family members booked under the defence warrant must carry the MOD-issued Family Identity Card or Medical Card.
- This requirement was reinforced after cases of misuse—civilians travelling using military warrants—were detected. Failure to present valid ID may result in being treated as travelling without a ticket, and relevant charges will be levied.
🎟️ What Is a Military Warrant?
- A military warrant is a voucher system (master document plus soldier’s ticket) issued to eligible defence personnel, permitting travel at concessional rates or free, with costs charged to Defence authorities.
- Tickets are issued in exchange for warrant forms; station staff manually inscribe ticket details, sign, and affix station seal before handing it back to the passenger.
🧾 Why Carry the ID?
| Purpose | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Prevent misuse | To ensure only bona fide defence personnel/family travel on free or concessional warrants. |
| Boarding compliance | TTEs verify identity mid‑journey; absence of ID may cause penalties or deboarding. |
| Accountability | Ensures tickets linked to actual individuals authorized under Defence norms. |
🚨 Consequences of Non-Compliance
- Travellers without the original MOD ID may be considered ticketless and charged accordingly.
- Indian Railways reserves the right to deny travel or penalize such travellers during ticket checks.
🧠 Community Insights
- Reddit discussions on defence bookings (e.g., airline tickets) confirm that ID proof is strictly checked at boarding or check-in counters, with no leniency given for missing documents.
- Impersonating defence personnel with fake IDs is a serious criminal offence—civilians showing fake or stolen IDs for travel risk legal action.
🧭 Final Takeaway
- Defence personnel using official military warrants must carry their original MOD-issued ID card.
- Family members must carry MOD-issued Family/Medical Identity Cards.
- Without these, the privilege is nullified—passengers will be considered as travelling without valid ticket and face fines or deboarding.
- This regulation ensures accountability, prevents misuse, and protects legitimate entitlement under Defence travel schemes.
Would you like assistance understanding forms IAFT‑1707/1752, how to request or carry family IDs, or what penalties apply if ID is not produced mid-journey?
