Do you also like to travel to Indian Railways? Do you also like to travel by train with your friends and relatives? Obviously, will you book the train seat at the same time? But what will you do if you book a seat in different coaches in the train or you do not get a seat in front of each other? If your answer is that you exchange seats, be careful! Because according to the rules of the railway, it is a legal offense and you can also have a jail for this.
What is a legal offense in railway?
According to railway rules, changing the seat with someone is a legal offense. Apart from this, if a person sells any goods in the railway premises, that too without any permission, then it is also considered a legal offense. Violations can be prosecuted for heavy fines and imprisonment.
1 year sentence and 2 thousand fine
Under Section 144 of Indian Railways, the convict may have to pay imprisonment as well as fine. If found guilty on selling goods without permission, one can be imprisoned for 1 year and a fine of up to 2 thousand rupees. At the same time, traveling in another seat or compartment is also a legal offense for which a fine of up to Rs 250 is a fine.
Selling tickets is also a legal offense
If you sell your railway ticket in black or give your ticket to someone else, then it is considered a legal offense. Train tickets are sold only through the railways. Section 143 is imposed on selling tickets without their permission. Under this, a sentence of 3 years and a fine of up to Rs 10,000 may have to be paid. Know the rules of railway through video …
It is necessary to buy tickets on waiting ticket
Traveling on waiting ticket is also considered a crime. If you travel without a confirmed ticket or the train ticket is canceled, then you may have to pay a fine of Rs 250. If you want, TTE can also rent from you and leave you at the next station.
