Sir,I'ven't told that bulk Booking is illegal or it is non-permissible in Indian railways.It is perfectly valid & the CRS of the Concerned PRS will be very happy to issue the tickets in bulk.As the Rly authority is concerned with booking only,no matter whoever is going & for whatever purposes,The tickets should be sold & the Trains should not run empty...That is the aim for Rly Authority.Anyways,with this particular issue,I didnt know that Kumbhakonnam is a Religious place & people need to pray in groups for their wishes to be fulfilled.
What I'm saying that in general,people should avoid travelling in such a large group,as it simply increases the No. of W/L.Because it is known to everybody that We live in a...
more... Country where Demand is Much Much More than the Supply & our Govt cant do anything to meet the demands.So,it is the general Public who needs to be conscious & try to extend their helping hands to fellow passengers.Even if my comment is harsh,I cant help.if the General Public cant understand the situation,then days are coming,when at the 120th Day of Booking itself,the Status will show regret/WL 300.