Careless Digging near Signalling Cables May Draw Hefty Fines, Says Rail Ministry Order after Balasore Crash
As per the rules, in case only a quad or signalling cable gets damaged, the fine will be Rs 1 lakh. For damage to only optical fibre cables, the fine will be Rs 1.25 lakh. And for damage to both optical fibre cables and quad cables, the contractors will have to pay Rs 1.5 lakh. In case of damage to an electrical cable, the fine will be Rs 1 lakh
Source: news18.com
