A person suffering from cancer currently gets a 75 per cent fare concession while travelling in Second Class, Sleeper Class, First Class, AC Chair Car and AC 3-tier and a 50 per cent concession while travelling in AC 2-Tier and AC-1 Tier. Similarly, those suffering from TB or non-infectious leprosy get a flat 75 per cent concession, irrespective of the class of travel. Also, while those suffering from cancer, TB, leprosy and thalassemia are offered fare concessions only while travelling for treatment or periodic check-up, all the other categories are offered these concessions irrespective of their travel purposes.