Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Varanasi Station Parking Ticket with Excessive Fees Triggers FIR
Imagine you parked your car at the train station, and the ticket said it would cost a lot of money.
Someone saw the ticket and thought the price was too high, like paying more for parking than a train ticket!
They told the station, and the station checked.
The station found the parking company was charging too much money.
Because of this, the station made the company stop, and the company was fined.
The station said it was like cheating the people, and they won't let it happen again.
A parking ticket at Varanasi railway station listed exorbitant parking fees, sparking outrage.
The ticket stated a charge of Rs 100 per hour, leading to a potential cost of Rs 2,400 for 24 hours.
A formal complaint was filed by a local resident, highlighting the excessive rates.
Railway authorities conducted an inquiry, found the operator in violation, and terminated the contract.
An FIR was registered against the parking operator, along with a fine of Rs 5,000.
- Who
- A parking operator, railway authorities, and a local resident.
- What
- An excessive parking ticket led to an investigation and penalties.
- When
- The incident occurred and was reported on June 17, 2025.
- Where
- Varanasi Railway Station, India.
- Why
- To prevent consumer exploitation and ensure fair pricing.
Authorities/Complainant
Parking Operator
Pricing Accuracy
Authorities/Complainant
The high parking fees were a form of consumer exploitation.
Parking Operator
The parking operator claimed the high rate was a typographical error.
- Location
- Varanasi Railway Station, India
- Parking Charge Listed
- Rs 100 per hour
- Potential 24-hour cost
- Rs 2,400
- Complaint Filed By
- Dr. Rajesh Kumar Srivastava
- Action Taken
- FIR, Contract Termination, Fine of Rs 5,000