Today, metro trains have become the lifeline of cities like Delhi. A large number of people travel in metro trains every day. Metro trains are quite convenient as they are equipped with modern technologies. In this, passengers get many facilities like air conditioning, CCTV cameras etc. Metro trains are quite economical to travel. These trains run on scheduled time. For this reason a large number of people travel here. Have you ever thought about what would happen if something untoward happens to someone while traveling in a metro train? In such a situation, is there compensation for that? If you also want to know about this. In such a situation, this news is especially for you. Today we are going to tell you about this.
It is often seen that untoward incidents happen at metro stations. For your information, let us tell you that if this happens, DMRC gives you compensation. In this episode, let us know about this rule in detail -
This is mentioned in Section 57 of the Delhi Metro Act, 2002. Under this rule, if someone dies or gets physically injured while traveling in the metro. In this situation, the Metro Railway Administration will be responsible for giving compensation.
However, only a person who has suffered an injury or suffered any kind of loss can apply for compensation. Under the compensation rules in Delhi Metro, if any kind of accident occurs due to metro at the metro station.
In this situation, immediate financial assistance of Rs 50 thousand will be given. Apart from this, the decision regarding additional compensation will be taken by the Metro Committee.
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