In order to prevent the misuse of Izzat Pass and also to ensure that it actually reaches the person belonging to low income category, Izzat Pass scheme is reviewed by Ministry of Railways. Now income certificates issued by the authority for issue of Izzat MST, should also be verified by local Government officials such as BDO, Tehsildar etc. Also a copy of the proof of residence such as Voter Identity Card, Driving License, Electricity Bill etc. should also be retained for the issue of the Izzat Monthly season tickets and the original should also be inspected.
Izzat season tickets, which were announced by the Ministry of Railways, came into force with effect from August 1, 2009. Izzat is uniformly priced monthly season tickets at Rs. 25 inclusive of all surcharges which is issued up to a distance of 150 Kilometers to persons working in unorganized sector with monthly income not exceeding Rs. 1500.
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