The Ministry of Railways has issued updated instructions regarding ex-gratia relief for passengers and road users involved in train accidents and untoward incidents. These revised rates came into effect on September 18, 2023.
Download Ex-gratia instructions dt 18/09/2023 :
- Online Booking of FTR Trains and Coaches including MCQ
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- Quiz on Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT)
Revised Ex-Gratia Relief Amounts
The following table outlines the updated compensation structure for various incidents:
| Type of Incident | Death | Grievous Injury | Simple Injury |
| Train Accident (Section 124) | Rs. 5,00,000 | Rs. 2,50,000 | Rs. 50,000 |
| Untoward Incident (Section 124-A) | Rs. 1,50,000 | Rs. 50,000 | Rs. 5,000 |
| Manned Level Crossing (Railway Liability) | Rs. 5,00,000 | Rs. 2,50,000 | Rs. 50,000 |
Additional Relief for Long-Term Hospitalization
For passengers with grievous injuries hospitalized beyond 30 days, additional daily relief is provided for a maximum of 12 months:+1
- Train Accidents: Rs. 3,000 per day.
- Untoward Incidents: * Rs. 1,500 per day for the first 6 months.
- Rs. 750 per day for the remaining 5 months.
- Release Schedule: Payments are released every 10 days or upon discharge, whichever is earlier.
Key Implementation Details
- Immediate Relief: Up to Rs. 50,000 may be paid in cash immediately to cover initial expenses. The remainder is paid via RTGS, NEFT, or cheque.+2
- Eligibility: Relief applies to passengers, road users at manned crossings (prima facie railway liability), and railway servants killed or injured on duty by a moving train.+1
- Exclusions: No relief is provided for accidents at unmanned level crossings, trespassers, or persons electrocuted by OHE.
- Medical Certification: Hospitalization beyond 30 days must be certified by a Railway Doctor, even if the patient is in a non-railway hospital.
MCQ: Revised Railway Ex-Gratia Relief Rules (2023)
Based on Railway Board Letter No. 2023/TC-III/49/1/Ex-gratia.
1. When did the revised ex-gratia relief instructions come into force?
2. What is the revised ex-gratia amount for death in a Train Accident?
3. In case of an Untoward Incident, what is the ex-gratia amount for death?
4. What is the ex-gratia relief for a ‘Simple Injury’ in a Train Accident?
5. For an Untoward Incident, how much is paid for a Simple Injury?
6. What is the ex-gratia for a Grievous Injury at a Manned Level Crossing Gate accident (due to Railway liability)?
7. Under which Section of the Railways Act, 1989 is a ‘Train Accident’ defined for ex-gratia?
8. What is the maximum period for which ex-gratia is payable to a grievously injured passenger?
9. How much additional relief is paid per day for a grievously injured passenger in a Train Accident after 30 days?
10. For Untoward Incidents, what is the daily rate for hospitalization beyond 30 days (first 6 months)?
11. After the initial 6 months (Untoward Incident), what is the reduced daily relief for the next 5 months?
12. Additional ex-gratia is released at the end of every how many days?
13. Who must certify treatment beyond 30 days for payment to continue?
14. Which officer keeps track of injured persons in non-Railway hospitals?
15. Where should the payment of additional ex-gratia be arranged for the patient?
16. What is the maximum amount of ex-gratia that can be paid in cash?
17. How should any ex-gratia amount beyond Rs. 50,000 be paid?
18. Is ex-gratia relief admissible at Unmanned Level Crossings?
19. Are persons electrocuted by Over Head Equipment (OHE) eligible?
20. Are trespassers eligible for ex-gratia relief?
21. For Manned Level Crossing accidents, is the relief counted towards final compensation?
22. Are Railway servants on duty eligible if run over by a moving train?
23. Who sanctions/arranges payments on the spot?
24. Does ex-gratia payment for Train Accidents affect the final claim for compensation?
25. This circular was issued with the concurrence of which Directorate?
