In response to mounting complaints about spitting and littering across its network, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) will begin issuing fines to passengers caught consuming chewable tobacco products or spitting within the metro network.
Under provisions of the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2002, and the Metro Railways Carriage and Ticket Rules, 2014, violators face monetary penalties for flouting cleanliness and behavioural norms, a CMRL release stated.
Although tobacco consumption is already banned across the metro system, CMRL has admitted that enforcement has been challenging, particularly as chewable forms such as gutkha and pan masala cannot be detected by metal detectors. These products are often consumed discreetly and result in unsightly spitting, triggering both health concerns and widespread public criticism.
To tackle the issue, CMRL has instructed security personnel to conduct random physical checks during non-peak hours and step up platform-level vigilance. Officials at the Central Security Surveillance Room in Koyambedu have also been asked to monitor CCTV footage more proactively and coordinate with on-ground teams when violations are detected.
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