Rules, Regulations & Penalties
Official guidelines, baggage dimension limits, prohibited items, and statutory fine schedule enforced across Bhopal Metro network.
Max Weight Limit
25 KG
Per passenger allowable baggage weight limit under standard ticket carriage regulations.
Max Dimensions
80 × 50 × 30 cm
Length × Width × Height permitted to ensure seamless passage through X-ray baggage scanners.
Paid Area Time Limit
120 Minutes
Maximum allowable transit time inside the paid concourse between entry and exit gate tap-outs.
Strictly Prohibited & Restricted Goods
Petrol, diesel, kerosene, fireworks, and unsealed LPG cylinders.
Firearms, blades exceeding 9 cm, and unauthorized sharp tools.
Live birds, animals, or pets (except certified service guide dogs).
Unsealed liquor bottles, chewing tobacco, and smoking devices.
Offenses & Penalties Matrix
| Offense / Violation | Metro Act Section | Prescribed Penalty / Fine | Particulars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ticketless Travel / Refusal to Pay Fare | Section 69 | ₹200 + Maximum Single Journey Fare | Traveling beyond authorized station, without valid QR ticket/NCMC card, or defacing ticket. |
| Drunkenness or Creating Public Nuisance | Section 59 | ₹500 + Forfeiture of Ticket + Immediate Eviction | Intoxicated behavior, using abusive language, or interfering with passenger comfort. |
| Smoking or Spitting in Metro Premises / Trains | Section 61 | ₹200 to ₹500 On-the-Spot Penalty | Smoking, spitting, littering, or chewing gutkha/tobacco in stations, concourses, or coaches. |
| Carrying Dangerous or Flammable Goods | Section 60 | Up to ₹1,000 + Up to 4 Years Imprisonment | Carrying explosive substances, inflammable liquids, fireworks, acids, or unsealed cylinders. |
| Carrying Prohibited Arms without Authority | Section 62 | Up to ₹1,000 + Up to 5 Years Imprisonment | Carrying offensive weapons or sharp knives exceeding prescribed security limits. |
| Unlawful Entry / Walking on Metro Tracks | Section 64 | ₹500 Fine + Up to 3 Months Imprisonment | Trespassing onto the viaduct, track bed, or unauthorized technical control rooms. |
| Defacing / Damaging Metro Property | Section 62 / 78 | Up to ₹10,000 + Cost of Repair / Legal Action | Vandalism, etching glass, pasting posters, or damaging AFC gates/screens. |
| Overstaying in Paid Concourse Area (>120 mins) | Station AFC Rule | ₹10 per extra hour (Max ₹50) | Remaining inside the paid fare area beyond allowable station transit duration. |
| Unauthorized Commercial Selling / Begging | Section 63 | ₹500 Fine + Forfeiture of Goods + Eviction | Hawking goods, begging, distribution of commercial flyers without MPMRCL license. |
Witnessing an Infraction or Need Emergency Assistance?
Report security concerns immediately to station security or Metro Helpline.