🚆 Railway Act 1989 & Other Relevant Laws
Complete Guide to Passenger & Railway-Related Offences
रेलवे अधिनियम 1989 और अन्य कानून – यात्रियों व रेलवे से जुड़े अपराधों का संपूर्ण विवरण
1. Begging – Section 144
भीख माँगना – धारा 144
🚫 Offence / अपराध: Begging at railway stations or inside trains. रेलवे स्टेशन या ट्रेन में भीख माँगना।
⚖️ Punishment / दण्ड: Up to 1 year imprisonment + fine. 1 साल तक की जेल + जुर्माना।
📌 Special Info / विशेष जानकारी:
- Railways ने "Operation Dignity" और "Operation Thiraskaar" चलाए हैं।
- NGO rehabilitation programs भी शामिल।
2. Smoking – Section 167
धूम्रपान – धारा 167
🚫 Offence: Smoking in trains or railway premises.
⚖️ Punishment: ₹200 fine (may increase).
📌 Info: COTPA Act 2003 लागू, repeat offence पर IPC Sec. 290।
3. Drunkenness / Misconduct – Section 145
नशे में उपद्रव – धारा 145
🚫 Offence: Drinking alcohol & nuisance.
⚖️ Punishment: Up to 6 months jail or fine.
📌 Info: Liquor carrying restricted; Excise Act लागू हो सकता है।
4. Fire & Explosives – Section 152
आग और विस्फोटक पदार्थ – धारा 152
🚫 Offence: Carrying inflammables/explosives, setting fire.
⚖️ Punishment: Up to 3 years jail + fine.
📌 Info: Petrol, diesel, LPG prohibited. Explosives Act 1884, Petroleum Act 1934 लागू।
5. Theft
चोरी
- Passenger belongings theft: IPC Sec. 378–379 → 3 years jail + fine.
- Railway property theft: Railway Act Sec. 150–152 → 5 years jail + fine.
📌 Info: RPF enforces Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act 1966.
6. Unauthorized Travel – Sec. 155–159
ग़लत तरीक़े से यात्रा – धारा 155–159
🚫 Offence: Without ticket, wrong class, misuse of pass.
⚖️ Punishment: Fine + double fare.
📌 Example: 2022–23 में ~₹1,000 करोड़ वसूला गया।
7. Women's Safety
महिलाओं की सुरक्षा
🚫 Offence:
- IPC Sec. 354, 509 लागू।
- पुरुष का महिलाओं के कोच में प्रवेश = Sec. 162 offence।
📌 Info: RPF "Meri Saheli" Squad active।
8. Assault / Obstruction – Sec. 146, 147, 174, 175
झगड़ा / हमला
🚫 Offence: Assaulting railway staff, obstructing work.
⚖️ Punishment: Up to 2 years jail + fine.
📌 Info: हाल ही में TTE/Drivers पर हमलों में लागू।
9. Ticket Checking Authority
टिकट की जाँच कौन करता है?
👮 TTE / TC – Primary ticket checking authority, can impose penalties. 👮 Commercial Inspectors / Squad – Surprise drives, fines under Sec. 155–159. 👮 RPF – Assist TTE, detain offenders. 👮 GRP – Handle IPC crimes during checking.
📌 Legal Basis: Sec. 155–159 → empowers staff to recover fine + excess fare.
10. Trespassing / Track Crossing – Section 147
पटरियों पर अवैध प्रवेश – धारा 147
🚫 Offence: Crossing railway track or entering without authority.
⚖️ Punishment: ₹1,000 fine or 6 months jail.
📌 Info: हर साल भारत में 70% accidents unauthorized crossing से होते हैं।
11. Carrying Animals / Goods Without Permission – Section 153 & 154
जानवर या सामान अवैध रूप से लाना – धारा 153, 154
🚫 Offence: Unauthorized carrying of animals, bulky goods, or dangerous goods.
⚖️ Punishment: Fine + possible jail term.
📌 Info: Cattle smuggling cases में RPF regularly action लेती है।
12. Ticketless Hawking & Unauthorized Vendors – Section 144(A)
बिना अनुमति के सामान बेचना – धारा 144(A)
🚫 Offence: Unauthorized hawking, vending, begging.
⚖️ Punishment: Fine or imprisonment up to 1 year.
📌 Info: IRCTC authorized vendors के पास ID Card और बिल होना ज़रूरी है।
13. Damaging Railway Property – Section 150
रेलवे सम्पत्ति को नुकसान – धारा 150
🚫 Offence: Sabotage, damaging tracks, signals, or any railway property.
⚖️ Punishment: 5 years to life imprisonment (severe cases).
📌 Info: यह National Security Act तक invoke हो सकता है।
14. Overcrowding in Compartments – Section 167(2)
अत्यधिक भीड़ – धारा 167(2)
🚫 Offence: Entering a compartment beyond capacity.
⚖️ Punishment: Fine + removal by railway staff.
📌 Info: Safety reason से TTE extra passengers को उतार सकता है।
15. Chain Pulling Without Reason – Section 141
बिना वजह चेन खींचना – धारा 141
🚫 Offence: Unnecessary alarm chain pulling.
⚖️ Punishment: Up to 1 year jail or fine.
📌 Info: Emergency में valid (medical, fire, accident)।
⚠️ Awareness Notes | जागरूकता नोट्स
- No FIR needed always – कई offences Railway Magistrate level पर ही निपटा दिए जाते हैं।
- Children & Beggars – Juvenile Justice Act भी लागू हो सकता है।
- Digital Help – RailMadad App से शिकायत 24x7 दर्ज कर सकते हैं।
- Passengers' Right – यात्री को जुर्माना भरने पर Receipt / रसीद लेना अनिवार्य है।
- CCTV Evidence – अब लगभग सभी major stations पर CCTV proof admissible है।
⚖️ Key Takeaways | मुख्य बिंदु
- Railway Act 1989 – Applies to trains & stations.
- IPC + Other Acts (COTPA 2003, Explosives Act 1884, RP(UP) Act 1966) भी लागू।
- RPF – Property, minor offences, assist ticket checks.
- GRP – IPC crimes (theft, assault, murder).
- Court Process – कई मामले Railway Magistrate को भेजे जाते हैं।
📞 Railway Helplines | रेलवे हेल्पलाइन
| Service / सेवा | Number / नंबर |
|---|---|
| 🚨 All India Helpline | 139 |
| 👮 RPF Security Helpline | 182 |
| 🚔 GRP | 100 / 112 |
| 👩 Women's Safety | 1091 / 182 |
| 🚑 Ambulance | 108 |
| ☎️ National Emergency | 112 |
🌐 Official Links | आधिकारिक लिंक
- Indian Railways
- RPF
- RailMadad
- RailMadad App (Android/iOS)
📧 Important Emails | महत्वपूर्ण ईमेल
- RPF HQ: dg-rpf@rb.railnet.gov.in
- Railway Ministry (Grievance): ministersrailway@rb.railnet.gov.in
- RailMadad Support: complaints@railmadad.in
- RPF Women's Cell: rpfwomenhelpline@rb.railnet.gov.in
📱 Additional Info | अतिरिक्त जानकारी
- SMS 139 → PNR, complaints, train info.
- Twitter/X: @RailMinIndia | @RPF_INDIA
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