Section 12 of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985
If any passenger travels on the roof of a train or
persists in travelling in any part of a train not intended for the use of passengers or projects any part of his body out of a train after being warned by any metro railway official to desist, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to fifty rupees, or with both, and shall also be liable to be removed from the train by any metro railway official authorised by the metro railway administration in this behalf.
Summary
- Passengers are prohibited from traveling on the roof of a metro train.
- It is illegal for a passenger to persist in traveling in any part of the train that is not meant for passengers.
- Passengers must not stick any part of their body out of the train after being warned by a metro official to stop.
- People who break these rules can be jailed for up to one month or fined up to fifty rupees, or both.
- An authorized metro official has the power to remove any person from the train for these violations.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What happens if I am caught sitting on top of the train?
You can be removed from the train immediately and may face up to one month in jail or a fine of fifty rupees.
2. Is it illegal to stand in the area between carriages?
Yes, if that area is not intended for passenger use, persisting in staying there after being told to move is a violation.
3. Does the fine apply even if I didn't hear a warning?
For sticking your body out of the train, the penalty specifically applies after you have been warned to desist by a metro official.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 12 of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985, which of the following acts requires a prior warning before a penalty is applied?
Q2.What is the maximum fine for a passenger found traveling on the roof under Section 12 of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985?
Q3.Who has the authority to remove a passenger from the train for violating Section 12 of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985?
Q4.Under Section 12 of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985, what is the maximum prison sentence for traveling in a non passenger area?