Section 7 of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985
- (1)No person shall take or cause to be taken any dangerous or offensive goods upon the metro railway.
- (2)If any metro railway official has reason to believe that any such goods are contained in a package in the custody of any passenger, he may cause the package to be opened for the purpose of ascertaining its contents.
Summary
- People are strictly forbidden from bringing dangerous or offensive items onto the metro railway.
- This rule applies to carrying the items yourself or arranging for someone else to take them.
- Metro officials have the power to check bags if they have a reason to suspect they contain these forbidden goods.
- If an official suspects a package, they are legally allowed to have it opened to see what is inside.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What exactly counts as an offensive item?
The Act does not give a list, but it generally refers to things that are highly unpleasant or disgusting to others.
2. Can a passenger refuse to have their bag opened?
No, if an official has a reason to believe the bag contains dangerous or offensive items, they have the right to have it opened.
3. Does this rule apply only inside the train cars?
It applies to taking the goods upon the metro railway, which includes the stations and other metro property.
Test yourself
Q1.According to Section 7 of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985, what action can an official take if they suspect a passenger has dangerous goods?
Q2.Under Section 7 of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985, who is prohibited from bringing dangerous or offensive goods?
Q3.What requirement must be met before an official can inspect a package under Section 7 of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985?
Q4.Besides dangerous goods, what other type of item is prohibited by Section 7 of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985?