A central vigilance report revealed that pantry car contractors on trains passing through Dhanbad Railway Division are engaging in tax evasion by not issuing bills for food and snacks served to passengers. The report has led to investigations being ordered by the Railway Board across all zonal headquarters, causing alarm among...
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railway officials and contractors. The investigation found that while over 1000 passengers travel on the Dhanbad-Alappuzha Express daily, only 15 to 20 passengers were issued bills for food and snacks, despite a three-day journey. The contractors are charging inflated prices for food items, exceeding the menu rates. They also avoid providing menus to passengers, making it difficult for them to assess the prices. The report alleges collusion between the contractors and railway officials in this tax evasion scheme.