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BANGALORE: Namma Metro may be a little unlike the rest of Bangalore in one way. Stains created by paan-spitting and expectorating that is the bane of many public spaces in the city are nowhere visible on Namma Metro facilities along Reach 1 that is commercially operational.The reason for the Metro's largely spic-and-span look lies in the concerted drive carried out against commuters found spitting within its premises. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) has collected Rs 3,500 as fine from commuters found spitting on the premises.Metro's Operation and Maintenance Act 2002 prescribes a fine of Rs 100 on those found spitting on the Metro premises. Officials said security guards who patrol the paid area of the stations can levy such fines on spot, when they notice someone spitting and dirtying the Metro facility.The dos and don'ts on Metro premises are published on the Namma Metro website and in signages across stations. The corporation has also appealed to passengers through a newsletter to report any thefts to officials at the stations or police immediately. Some cases have been solved through CCTV cameras.