Concessional Travel Facility for Home Guard Personnel
About this scheme
The scheme “Concessional Travel Facility for Home Guard Personnel” by the Rajasthan State Transport Corporation under the Transport Department, Government of Rajasthan aims to support serving Home Guards through providing 25% fare concession on eligible RSRTC bus services within the state.
Benefits
Free Travel Facility: Eligible beneficiaries are provided 25% concession on passenger fare. - Coverage of Buses: The concession is applicable on ordinary and express category RSRTC buses. - Route Applicability: The concession is valid for travel within the state boundary of Rajasthan only.
Note:
Issuance Fee: RFID cards will be issued to active Home Guard volunteers at a prescribed fee of ₹40/- per card. - Scope of Concession: The 25% discount applies to the applicable fare for travel within the Rajasthan state borders in Ordinary and Express buses. - No Double Benefit: Volunteers already receiving free or other discounted travel facilities are not eligible for this concession. Only one type of discount can be used. - Exclusions: The discount applies only to the passenger fare. Additional charges such as accident compensation surcharges, human resource surcharges, toll taxes, IT fees, and other taxes must be paid in full.
Who is Eligible
- Applicant should be a native resident of Rajasthan state.
- Applicant should be a serving member of Homegaurds.
Note:
- Identification: While traveling, volunteers must carry their official photo ID issued by the Home Guard Department. Failure to produce this ID will result in being charged the full standard fare. - Validity: The validity and renewal of the RFID card will align with the validity of the Home Guard Department's ID card. If a cardholder ceases to be a Home Guard volunteer for any reason, the facility will be withdrawn.
How to Apply
Online
- RSRTC Online RFID Registration Form: Click Here.
Offline
Step 1: The applicant should apply for the issuance of an RFID card at the designated RFID card center.
Step 2: The applicant should submit the required documents at the RFID card center for verification.
Step 3: After verification, the RFID card is issued and can be used to avail concessional travel in RSRTC buses.
Documents Required
- Home Guard Identity Card.
- Aadhar Card / Voter Identity Card / Ration Card.
- Date of Birth Certificate.
- Passport size two photographs.
Note:
- To obtain the card, volunteers must present their Home Guard ID card, a copy of their Aadhaar card, and two passport-sized photographs at an RFID card center. The card is non-transferable; if used by another person, it will be cancelled.
Who Is Not Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the objective of the “Concessional Travel Facility for Home Guard Personnel” scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to provide fare concession to serving Home Guard personnel to support their mobility while using Rajasthan State Transport Corporation bus services.
- Who can avail benefits under this scheme?
Any applicant who is a native resident of Rajasthan and is currently serving as a Home Guard is eligible to avail benefits.
- What type of benefit is provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides a non-monetary benefit in the form of a 25% concession on passenger fare.
- On which buses is the fare concession applicable?
The fare concession is applicable on ordinary and express category buses operated by Rajasthan State Transport Corporation.
- What is the geographical limit for availing the concession?
The concession is valid only for travel within the state limits of Rajasthan.
- What is the cost of obtaining the mandatory RFID card?
Eligible volunteers must pay a prescribed fee of ₹40 per card to have an RFID card issued.
- Which documents are required to apply for the RFID card?
Applicants must provide their Home Guard Department ID card, a photocopy of their Aadhaar card, and two passport-sized photographs.
- Can a Home Guard volunteer lend their RFID card to a family member?
No, the card is non-transferable and must not be given to any other person; unauthorized use will lead to the cancellation of the card.
- What specific charges are excluded from the discount?
The concession does not apply to accident compensation surcharges, human resource surcharges, toll taxes, IT fees, or other statutory taxes.
- What happens if a volunteer forgets their Home Guard ID card while traveling?
If a volunteer fails to produce their official photo ID issued by the Home Guard Department, they will be required to pay the full standard fare.
- How long is the RFID card valid?
The validity of the RFID card is tied directly to the validity period of the volunteer’s Home Guard Department identity card.
- How is the RFID card renewed?
The renewal process for the RFID card follows the same schedule and criteria as the renewal of the volunteer's official department ID.
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