29/05/2026
In a story that highlights the fine line between innovation and regulation, S. Yuvarajaa, an IIT Kharagpur graduate, developed the Super Tatkal apps that enabled users to book train tickets much faster than the official IRCTC platform. The apps gained over 1 lakh users and helped many secure confirmed Tatkal tickets efficiently. However, in October 2020, he was arrested by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) for running an unauthorized ticket-booking service under the Indian Railways Act. While his creation was aimed at helping passengers, authorities viewed it as giving an unfair advantage and violating official systems.
This case continues to spark debate on technology, entrepreneurship, and bureaucratic hurdles in India.