Bus ticket destroyed, passenger forced to take another bus; TN transport officials told to pay Rs 60,000
- Posted on September 24, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
A Tamil Nadu consumer court has ruled in favor of a passenger whose bus ticket was destroyed by transport officials, awarding him significant compensation. The Perambalur district commission determined that the State Transport Corporation failed to provide adequate service and investigation procedures. The landmark decision grants Rs 50,000 in damages plus Rs 10,000 for legal costs, establishing important passenger rights protections and corporate accountability standards within public transportation systems.
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Bus ticket destroyed, passenger forced to take another bus; TN transport officials told to pay Rs 60,000
The Perambalur district consumer commission has directed Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation authorities to pay Rs 50,000 compensation and Rs 10,000 costs to a passenger who alleged he was forced off a bus after his ticket was destroyed. The commission found deficiency in service for failing to enquire into his complaint.
