Section 11 of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985
- (2)No person shall paste or put up any poster or write or draw anything or matter in any compartment or carriage of the metro railway, or any premises thereof, without any lawful authority and any person found engaged in doing any such act may be removed from the compartment, carriage or premises by any metro railway official authorised by the metro railway administration in this behalf.
- (3)Whoever contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), or being asked by any metro railway official to leave any compartment, carriage or premises refuses to do so, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.
Summary
- All types of demonstrations are strictly forbidden on any part of the metro railway or its premises.
- The metro administration can remove anyone attending a protest, even if the person has a valid ticket.
- It is illegal to stick posters, write, or draw on metro trains or buildings without legal permission.
- Authorized officials can remove anyone caught pasting posters or drawing on metro property.
- Refusing to leave a carriage or station when asked by an official is a punishable offence.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can I stay on the platform to protest if I have a valid ticket?
No, the metro administration can exclude you from the premises for attending a demonstration regardless of whether you have a ticket.
2. Can I put up a poster if it is for a good cause?
No, you cannot put up any posters or write anything without "lawful authority" from the metro administration.
3. What is the maximum punishment for protesting on the metro?
You could be sentenced to three months in prison and a fine of five hundred rupees.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 11(1) of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985, what power does the administration have regarding people attending demonstrations?
Q2.Under Section 11(2) of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985, which of these is specifically prohibited without "lawful authority"?
Q3.Under Section 11(3) of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985, what is the maximum fine for holding a demonstration on the metro?
Q4.Under Section 11(3) of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985, what is the potential prison term for someone who refuses to leave the premises after being asked by an official?