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Metro Fare Mystery: Tejasvi Surya Takes Legal Route to Unveil Namma Metro Pricing Report

Updated: July 07, 2025 17:40

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Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has filed a writ petition in the Karnataka High Court demanding the public release of the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC) report that led to a steep fare hike in the Namma Metro system earlier this year. The petition, filed on July 6, challenges the alleged opacity of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) and the state government in withholding the report from public scrutiny.
 
Background and Legal Action
  • The FFC, chaired by retired Justice R Tharani, submitted its fare revision report in December 2024
  • Based on its recommendations, BMRCL implemented a fare hike on February 9, 2025, raising maximum fares from Rs 60 to Rs 90
  • Following public backlash, the hike was partially rolled back on February 14, capping the increase at 71 percent
  • Surya filed three formal requests between April and May 2025, followed by RTI applications, all of which were ignored
  • The Karnataka High Court has issued notices to BMRCL, the state, and the Centre, with the next hearing scheduled in two weeks
Key Concerns Raised
  • Surya argues that the fare hike has made Namma Metro the most expensive metro system in India
  • He claims the FFC undertook foreign study tours using public funds but failed to maintain transparency
  • The petition asserts that BMRCL, as a public body, has no discretion to withhold the report under the Metro Railways Act
  • Surya emphasized that other metro systems like Delhi and Mumbai have made their FFC reports public
Public Impact and Political Undertones
  • The fare hike reportedly led to a dip in ridership, especially among middleclass commuters
  • Surya, a regular metro user, framed the issue as a fight for transparency and commuter rights
  • The case has sparked political debate, with the BJP MP accusing the Congressled state government of shielding the report without valid justification
Outlook
The legal challenge has reignited public discourse around fare transparency and accountability in urban transport. With the High Court now involved, the coming weeks could determine whether Bengaluru commuters will finally get clarity on how their metro fares were calculated.
 
Sources: LiveLaw, Deccan Herald, The News Minute, Bar & Bench, MSN News

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