| Fine for littering rly premises by puneetmafia on 31 July, 2013 - 12:00 AM | ||
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 puneetmafia | Fine for littering rly premises on 31 July, 2013 - 12:00 AM | |
SURAT: Next time you are at the railway station, think twice before spitting and littering the platforms. Chances are that you may end up paying a fine up to Rs 500 to the railway squad.Authorities at Surat railway station have launched a cleanliness drive to keep the platforms and railway tracks clean. In the last two days, more than 40 persons have been fined for littering and spitting on the platforms and subways. The railways have collected Rs 20,000 from the offenders.Officials have appealed to the passengers and visitors at the station not to throw wrappers, plastic bags and garbage on platforms. The railways can also fine people found washing clothes at water pipes and basins. Passengers are expected to make use of dustbins and help the administration to keep the station premises clean.Raees Mirza, area manager of Surat railway station told TOI, "It is an offence to spit and litter the railway premises including platforms, trains and tracks. The provision of fine has been there but it was not implemented properly. The situation warrants its strict implementation. Our staff including ticket checkers is catching the offenders." | ||