Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Varanasi Railway Cancels Parking Contract Over Excessive Fees
The railway in Varanasi cancelled the parking contract at the station because the parking staff were charging too much money.
Someone complained on social media about the high prices.
The railway then filed a police report against the parking staff and is punishing them.
The railway also said it would punish any railway employees who did not stop the illegal overcharging.
The person who complained said that the parking staff were charging way more than the correct amount, between Rs 100 and Rs 200 per hour.
Railway cancelled parking contract at Varanasi station due to overcharging.
An FIR has been filed against the contractor and staff.
The action followed a social media complaint about excessive parking fees.
Charges of Rs 100-200 per hour were reported for two- and four-wheelers.
Disciplinary action is being initiated against negligent railway staff.
- Who
- Railway administration, the contractor and staff, and social activist Rajesh Kumar Srivastava.
- What
- Railway cancelled parking contract and filed FIR due to overcharging.
- When
- June 15
- Where
- Varanasi station, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Because of complaints about excessive parking charges.
Complainant's View
Contractor's View
Excessive Fees
Complainant's View
Excessive parking fees were being collected.
Contractor's View
Unknown
- Location
- Varanasi Station, Platform number one
- Complaint Source
- Social media platform X
- Complaint Filed By
- Rajesh Kumar Srivastava
- Alleged Overcharge
- Rs 100-200 per hour
- Action Taken
- Contract cancellation, FIR, disciplinary action