The craze of making reel on social media is constantly increasing, but if you make a reel in the railway track or station premises, then this hobby can now be expensive. The Railways, while taking strictness on this, has made it clear that doing video or photography without permission is a punishable offense under the Indian Railway Act. If caught, there can be a fine of thousands of rupees and jail.

Strict action of railway

According to railway officials, in recent times, the trend of making the track and reel at the station has increased. This not only puts their lives at risk. Rather, the risk of accidents also increases. People making such videos endanger themselves and others. Many times incidents of hitting the train have also come to the fore.

How much can be fined?

Railways has clarified that if a person is caught making a reel in the track or station premises, then he can be fined from Rs 1,000 to 5000. Not only this, the guilty can also be jailed for three to 6 months. Along with this, the railway administration can also register an FIR and arrest them.

Where to make a reel completely banned?

According to the railway manual, videography or photography without permission in railway tracks, platforms and trains is completely banned. Apart from this, shooting cannot be done in historical heritage, government buildings and sensitive areas without written permission. At the same time, written permission and fees are mandatory from the Railway Board or CPRO of the concerned zone for commercial shooting.

What on shooting without permission Get Punishment ?

Under the Railway Act 1989, shooting and jail can be punished for shooting without permission at any railway track or railway station. According to Section 66E of the IT Act 2000, a video or photo of someone can be imprisoned for up to 3 years or a fine of up to Rs 2 lakh. If someone is recording porn or emergency content, then strict action can be taken under Section 67 of the IT Act.

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