Jhansi: 9 Crore Contract, 1.5 Crore Fine – Negligence in Railway Station Cleaning Services | Jhansi News: झांसी: नौ करोड़ का ठेका, डेढ़ करोड़ का जुर्माना – रेलवे स्टेशन पर सफाई व्यवस्था में लापरवाही

Jhansi news: Jhansi Railways are not ready to tolerate any kind of passenger facilities at Veerangana Laxmibai Jhansi railway station. During the recent inspection, the Messrs King Security Guard Services, which has taken the contract for cleaning in the cleanliness system, has been fined more than Rs 1.5 crore so far. The same company had taken the contract of cleaning at Jhansi railway station for four years for nine crore rupees, which is going to end in September 2025 this year.

The contract for the cleaning system of Veerangana Laxmibai Jhansi railway station was taken by Messrs King Security Guard Services, Lucknow on 11 September 2021. A sudden inspection is done by railway officials at the local railway station. During the inspection, it was found that the platforms have not taken care of cleanliness standards, and wherever the dirt was frozen.

Company was fined Rs 1.5 crore

Officers expressed strong displeasure over this. During this time, cleaning personnel were also given guidelines to take special care of cleanliness. In this case, the company has so far imposed a fine of Rs 1.5 crore by the Chief Health Inspector Tejpal Singh of the station, which is a large part of the total cost of the contract.

Railways are also serious about this matter. Railways had told the contractor that regular monitoring of his work was being done, and if negligent is done again, strict action will be taken against them.

Passengers were made aware

During this time, the work of making the passengers aware was also done. Passengers were told that the station can be kept clean with their cooperation. They were appealed to throw garbage in dustbin and not throw garbage anywhere. It is known that more than thousands of passengers travel at Veerangana Laxmibai Jhansi station. In such a situation, the possibility of spreading dirt at the station increases if even a little carelessness about cleanliness. This tough step of the Railways reflects his commitment to maintaining cleanliness.