(a) whether the Government are aware of unlawful and illegal extortion of money from the commuters on Delhi – Rohtak Section by some unscrupulous employees of Railway;
(b) if so, whether a number of representations/ complaints have been received from commuters/passengers against these unscrupulous employees and refund of money extorted; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and action taken or proposed to be taken against these employees and to refund the money to commuters?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI O. RAJAGOPAL)
(a) to (c) Only one complaint has been reported regarding
alleged extortion of money on Delhi-Rohtak Section by a TTE
in the recent past. The inquiry revealed that the
complainant was travelling in sleeper class coach on the
authority of season ticket which is not permitted as per
rules. The TTE had correctly charged the due amount and
issued a proper receipt. The complainant has accordingly
been replied.