Indian Railway Rules: Indian Railways transports crores of passengers to their destination every day. This is why it is also called the lifeline of the country. To maintain the convenience and system of the passengers, the Railways has made strict rules, in which traveling without a ticket is considered a crime. If a passenger is caught traveling without a ticket and refuses to pay the fine, he may face legal action. Let us know in detail on this subject, what can be the punishment for being caught without a ticket and what can the Traveling Ticket Examiner (TTE) do?
According to the railway rule, traveling without a ticket is a legal offense. If the TTE catches a passenger without a ticket, the minimum fine is Rs 250, along with the fare for the distance traveled is also charged. The maximum fine can be up to Rs 1000.
If the passenger refuses to pay the fine and fare, then according to the railway rules, he can be deboarded from the train at the next station. Apart from this, if the matter is serious, the matter can be handed over to the Railway Police (RPF). In many cases, the passenger can be jailed for up to 6 months or fined Rs 500, or both.
If the passenger misbehaves with TTE or violates railway rules, he can be arrested by RPF under railway rules and can be punished with 6 months imprisonment. Let us tell you that the TTE does not have the right to arrest the passenger immediately, but he can inform the railway police. RPF can detain the passenger and the case can be sent to the railway court. In the court, the passenger gets a chance to present his case, and on the basis of the decision, the fine or punishment is decided.
Avoid travelling without ticket as it is not only a legal offence but can also make your journey inconvenient with fines and punishment. In case of emergency, you can start the journey by taking a platform ticket or general ticket and get the ticket from the TTE. Always ask for a receipt for the fine and know your rights.