Section 8 of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985
- (1)If, in contravention of sub-section (1) of section 7, a person takes or causes to be taken any offensive goods upon the metro railway, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.
- (2)If, in contravention of sub-section (1) of section 7, a person takes or causes to be taken any dangerous goods upon the metro railway, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to four years and with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.
- (3)In addition to the penalties specified in sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), a person taking or causing to be taken any offensive goods or dangerous goods upon the metro railway shall be responsible also for any loss, injury or damage which may be caused by reason of such goods having been so brought upon the metro railway.
Summary
- This section lists the specific punishments for bringing dangerous or offensive goods onto the metro.
- Bringing offensive items can lead to a fine of up to five hundred rupees.
- Bringing dangerous items can lead to a fine of up to five thousand rupees and up to four years in prison.
- You can be punished even if you only caused someone else to bring the items onto the metro.
- If your forbidden goods cause any injury, loss, or damage, you must pay for that in addition to your other penalties.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can I be sent to jail just for bringing something that smells bad?
No, if it is only offensive but not dangerous, the penalty is a fine and not imprisonment.
2. Is the fine for dangerous goods always exactly five thousand rupees?
No, the law says the fine may extend to five thousand rupees, meaning it can be any amount up to that limit.
Test yourself
Q1.If a person violates the law by bringing offensive goods onto the metro, what is the maximum fine under Section 8 of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985?
Q2.Under Section 8 of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985, what is the maximum prison time for carrying dangerous goods?
Q3.According to Section 8(3) of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985, what extra responsibility does a person have if their goods cause an accident?
Q4.How does the law distinguish between offensive and dangerous goods under Section 8 of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985?
Q5.If a person pays someone else to carry dangerous goods onto the metro, can they be punished under Section 8 of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985?