TTE Phone Check Rule: Can TTE check your phone in the train? Can TTE take mobile hand? Can he see your photos, videos or chats? Can a mobile be confiscated if caught without a ticket? What is the rule for ticket checking at night?
Train Rules: While traveling in train, many times it happens that TTE comes to check the ticket. Passengers who have e-tickets often show the ticket on their mobile. In such a situation, a question arises in the mind of many people that can TTE check your phone? Does he have the right to see the phone in his hand? And can he see photos, messages or other things on your phone? Let us know what are the rules of Railways..
What is the work of TTE?
The main job of TTE is to check the tickets of passengers. Apart from this, he works for seat allotment, action against those traveling without tickets and ensuring that rules related to travel are followed. But this does not at all mean that he gets the right to view the personal mobile data of the passengers.
Can TTE check your phone?
If you have booked an e-ticket on mobile, the TTE can check the ticket to check its validity. He can check PNR number, journey details and ticket status. However, as per rules, TTE has the authority to verify tickets only. He cannot see personal photos, videos, chats, WhatsApp messages or other personal information present in your phone. That means it is your responsibility to show the ticket, but it is not your compulsion to show the personal data of the phone.
Can TTE take your phone?
You can show the ticket by keeping the mobile in your hand. In most cases the TTE does not need to hold the phone in his hands. If the ticket is not clearly visible or there is a technical problem, he can ask for the details of the ticket. But taking possession of the phone or examining it just in the name of ticket checking does not come under the purview of the rules.
What happens if you are caught without a ticket?
Many people believe that if caught without a ticket, TTE can confiscate the mobile or watch. Whereas there is no such provision in the railway rules. If a passenger is caught traveling without a ticket, TTE can charge the ticket fare and fine. The amount of fine is taken as per the prescribed rules and minimum penalty may also be imposed. If the passenger is unable to make the payment on the spot, the matter may be handed over to the Railway Protection Force (RPF) or the concerned authorities. Later action is taken before the Railway Magistrate.
Can TTE keep mobile or valuables?
According to railway rules, TTE does not have the right to confiscate mobile, watch, gold chain or other personal belongings of any passenger. If an officer tries to do so, the passenger can lodge a complaint.
What is the rule for ticket checking at night?
Generally, between 10 pm and 6 am, care is taken to ensure that passengers’ sleep is not disturbed. However, if a passenger has boarded the train midway or ticket checking is required, the TTE can check the ticket. Therefore, it is not correct to assume that tickets will never be checked at night.
What to do if TTE misbehaves?
If you feel that a TTE has behaved against the rules, you can make a complaint immediately. For complaints you can call railway helpline 139. You can take help of RailMadad app. While making a complaint, keep a note of the coach number, train number and time of the incident.