Mumbai division of Western Railway (WR) has decided to impose a maximum fine of INR 500 for offenders caught spitting or littering on station premises. Previously, the fine was levied used to be generally INR 200, said Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of WR.
The CPRO said that Railway Act allows fines ranging from INR 100 to INR 500. The decision to impose INR 500 fine is to raise awareness and discourage such behavior.
Similarly, in 2016 the fine was increased to INR 500 from INR 200. However, the decision was rolled back following pressure from passengers’ association.
It is pertinent to note that in the current financial year till January 2025, a fine of INR 6 lakh has been recovered from around 2,383 cases.
WR has undertaken 'Operation Pavitra' initiative and cleanliness is being reviewed frequently by the Commercial Department of Railways. Instructions are being given to keep the station premises and toilets clean.
The railway authorities have appointed eight companies on contract basis for cleaning between Churchgate and Virar in Mumbai Central section. Also, a fine of INR 17.84 lakh has been imposed so far on the companies involved in malpractices.
Monthly data reflecting efforts to tackle the issue:
April 2024: 237 cases, INR 44,400 collected as fine
May 2024: 229 cases, INR 44,500 collected as fine
June 2024: 391 cases, INR 75,470 collected as fine
July 2024: 410 cases, INR 76,400 collected as fine
August 2024: 414 cases, INR 72,400 collected as fine
September 2024: 509 cases, INR 90,450 collected as fine
October 2024: 324 cases, INR 55,850 collected as fine
November 2024: 215 cases, INR 39,800 collected as fine
December 2024: 273 cases, INR 47,800 collected as fine
January 2025: 281 cases, INR 53,700 collected as fine
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