In its latest drive to catch hold the offenders overcharging for packaged water bottle at stations, the Central Railways (CR) on Monday, November 7, imposed a fine of INR 50,000 on a teal stall owner of Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT).
A video went viral where the commuter was overcharged with INR 20 for a chilled 1-litre of Rail Neer packaged drinking water bottle. Therefore, the commuter asked for a bill from the vendor which later turns into an argument.
CR authorities had initiated an inquiry after the video clip went viral on November 5. In this regard, an inspection was done by the concerned authority, in which it was noted that the stall manager failed to show dealing vendor's ID card.
A senior officer of CR said, “An inquiry has been initiated. If anyone is found guilty, appropriate action will be taken against the culprits.”
Many netizens revolted against this incident and behaviour of the vendor. Meanwhile, several users also demanded strict action against the culprits.
“Open looting of @Central_Railway Kurla Lokmanya Tilak Terminus. Rs15 Rail Neer is being openly sold for Rs 20. Seeing the confidence of the stall staff it seems to be a regular affair,” read the tweet.
“This is being done at all the railway stations. Bottles of packaged water priced at Rs15 are being sold for Rs 20 without any fear,” tweeted Ayush Kumar Singh.
Another Twitter user with the handle @AlertCitizens5 tweeted, “Yes, selling at Rs 15 for regular temperature and Rs 20 for chilled (refrigerated) water at many stalls.”
Another user, Kamlesh Jha tweeted, “At most railway stations they charge Rs5 more and the logic behind this is 'chilling charge'. The MRP includes every charge.”
“Sack the person or persons selling them for Rs20.Inform the stall owner if not aware. Selling basic necessities like water at such a high price while the government shouldhave installed taps and coolers all over the city for everyone to drink.”
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