A parking contractor in Raipur Railway Station, Sagu, was awarded the contract for the parking lot near Gudiyari. Despite failing to pay the license fee, which amounted to 19 lakh rupees, the contractor was allowed to continue operating the parking lot. The contractor had initially paid 10-12 lakhs as security deposit...
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but failed to pay the remaining amount, which eventually reached 30-35 lakhs. Despite receiving numerous notices, the contractor was not held accountable by the railway authorities. Following a report by Lalluram.com on December 21, 2023, highlighting the issue, the railway authorities finally terminated the contract on December 30 and took over the parking lot. The railway authorities are now investigating whether the contractor will pay the remaining 19 lakhs, while the vigilance department is also under scrutiny for their inaction. The contractor has provided a written statement promising to pay the remaining amount. The railway authorities have now taken over the parking lot and are operating it themselves.