GMRC forms special squads for action against violators

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) has formed a special squad to take action against those who violate the rules of usage of Metro trains and premises.

Various provisions of Metro Railway Act 2002 are mentioned on the notice boards at the metro station. Those who damage the properties of Metro Railway will be punished with a penalty ranging between Rs 200 to Rs 5 thousand and 10-year imprisonment. The GMRC has formed a squad to take action against those who damage metro coaches, misuse the safety button, and do littering in the metro train.

The squad will remain present at the metro station and keep watch on the passengers with an aim of preventing damages and littering in the metro stations and metro trains. The notice boards installed at the metro stations mention 22 provisions regarding penalty and punishment. There will be one year imprisonment for ringing the bell and alarm without reason. There will be 4 year imprisonment and Rs 5 thousand penalty if anyone carries an object which can harm others in the metro train. There will be a Rs 500 penalty and 6 month jail for spreading dirt in the metro trains. DeshGujarat