Jaipur News Desk: These days the game of illegal vending is in full swing at Jaipur Junction, due to which not only the safety of passengers but also the quality of food items is at stake. The situation has worsened to such an extent that many illegal vendors are selling food items in trains without any restrictions, even wearing IRCTC T-shirts. Investigation has revealed shocking circumstances of illegal vending in trains.
Unlicensed, uninvited:
In Leelan Express coming from Bikaner to Jaipur, eight to ten illegal vendors were seen actively selling food items to the passengers in the sleeper coach from Phulera to Jaipur. Many of these vendors were wearing IRCTC T-shirts, but when they were asked for their firm’s name and registration card, they could not show it. The same situation was also seen in trains like Jodhpur-Bhopal Express, Ashram Express, Marudhar Express and Khajuraho Superfast. These vendors had interference not only in sleeper coaches but also in AC coaches.
Charges of legitimate vendors: collusion game
Registered vendors of Jaipur Junction are also troubled by illegal vending. They allege that this illegal business is being run with the connivance of Railways and RPF officials. According to him, illegal vendors neither have any valid tickets nor licenses, yet they are allowed to operate openly. Legitimate vendors say that sometimes when ticket checking campaign is going on, these vendors get advance information and they do not board the train that day. This illegal vending is going on with the connivance of railway officials.
playing with the health of passengers
illegal The biggest threat from vending is to the health of passengers. Since these vendors are not registered, there is no monitoring of the quality and safety of the food they sell. Registered vendors have all the food safety certificates and licenses as per Railway norms, but there is no pressure on illegal vendors to follow the rules, which can pose a serious risk to the health of passengers.
Questions on the action of railway officials
Railway Officials say that they are taking action against illegal vending every day, but despite this the activity continues unabated. According to officials, when these vendors are caught, they are only fined. They become active again after paying the fine. The goods of these vendors cannot be confiscated. Due to this they easily continue illegal vending activities.investigation It also came to light that illegal vendors have divided their areas. Most illegal vending is seen in trains going from Jaipur to Delhi, Ajmer, Jodhpur and Sikar. Illegal vendors board the trains coming to Jaipur mainly from Gandhinagar, Phulera, Ringas, Sikar, Degana, Kishangarh, Ajmer and Dausa stations. These vendors remain active on these routes and sell food items illegally to passengers.
