Two Tatanagar TTEs Caught Selling Reserved Seats, Allowing Unauthorized Travelers on Vande Bharat Express; Disciplinary Action Recommended.

During the inspection, TTEs Naseem and Arjun Sahu were discovered to have allowed 11 passengers to travel without valid tickets, in addition to illegally selling two reserved seats for cash. Further inquiries revealed that ten of these passengers were traveling from Patna to Gaya, while one was traveling from Gaya to Gomoh, all without proper tickets. As a result of these violations, ADRM Kumar imposed a total fine of ₹19,500 on the unauthorized travelers.

Recommendations for Disciplinary Action

Following the inspection, ADRM Kumar submitted a detailed report to the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (Sr. DCM) of Chakradharpur Division on May 16, recommending strict disciplinary action against the two TTEs for their violations of railway rules. Notably, this was not the first instance of misconduct for Naseem and Arjun, as previous audits had also flagged their involvement in corrupt practices. As a result, ADRM Kumar has recommended that both TTEs face SF-5 disciplinary proceedings, which address grave misconduct or corruption within railway services. Additionally, an AC staff member was also identified for dereliction of duty during the inspection, prompting calls for action against him as well.

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