Railway Claims Tribunal Rules on Travel Authority for GRP and RPF Personnel

The Railway Claims Tribunal dismissed a plea for compensation by GRP constable Rajesh Bagul, who was injured after falling off a train. The tribunal ruled that valid travel authority or a ticket is required for train travel, and an ID card alone is insufficient. The tribunal urged adherence to railway circulars on duty card passes.

The Railway Claims Tribunal has dismissed a compensation plea filed by GRP constable Rajesh Bagul, who suffered severe injuries after falling from a train. The Ahmedababd bench clarified that personnel must have a valid travel authority or purchased ticket; an ID card alone does not suffice.

Bagul, seeking Rs 8 lakh in compensation, claimed he was on official duty during the accident on November 13, 2019. However, the tribunal noted a lack of necessary travel documentation, invalidating his claim of official travel.

The decision highlights the necessity for strict adherence to railway circulars on issuing duty card passes to Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel, urging the Western Railway to enforce these regulations diligently.