Overstay penalty

• If you enter and exit at the same station and stay in the paid area more than 20 minutes, a penalty applies at exit.
• If you enter and exit at different stations and stay in the paid area more than 170 minutes, a penalty applies at exit.
• The penalty is Rs 10 for each hour, up to a maximum of Rs 100.

Source: CMRL: Overstay Penalty for Metro Travel. Checked on 12 Nov 2026.

Source note: page last updated 10 Oct 2026; checked 12 Nov 2026.

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