Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Shopkeepers Protest Eviction Notice in Burnpur
Shopkeepers in Burnpur have received notices from the South Eastern Railway to remove their shops within seven days.
They have been protesting because many have been running their businesses for 20 to 30 years and fear losing their livelihood.
A local councillor, Ashok Rudra, supports them and says the railway should make arrangements for their rehabilitation.
The railway insists the shops are illegally on their land and must be removed.
The shopkeepers say they are not against development but want their families' futures to be considered.
South Eastern Railway issued eviction notices to shopkeepers in Burnpur, giving them seven days to vacate.
Shopkeepers protested, claiming they have been running businesses for 20 to 30 years and have no rehabilitation plan.
Councillor Ashok Rudra supported the shopkeepers, urging the railway to consider their future.
Shopkeepers allege the railway is creating difficulties for local traders unfairly.
The railway maintains the shops are illegally occupying railway land and must be removed.
- Who
- Shopkeepers in Burnpur, South Eastern Railway, Ashok Rudra (councillor)
- What
- Eviction notice issued to shopkeepers, protest by shopkeepers, support from councillor
- When
- Notices issued recently, protest on Thursday
- Where
- Burnpur station market area, West Burdwan district
- Why
- Shops allegedly occupying railway land illegally, shopkeepers claim long-term presence and lack of rehabilitation
- Location
- Burnpur, West Burdwan district
- Issued By
- South Eastern Railway
- Deadline
- Seven days
- Duration of Business
- 20 to 30 years
- Supporting Figure
- Ashok Rudra (AMC Ward No. 78 councillor)