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Shortage
of coolies at railway stations in Delhi
New
Delhi: The appointment of gangmen from among the licensed
porters has led to shortage of porters at the rail stations
in Delhi. The process of engagement of fresh licensed
porters to overcome the shortage could not be initiated
as a large number of these newly appointed gangmen have
submitted representations for restoring their badges to
work again as licensed porters. The sanctioned and existing
strength of licensed porters at major stations of Delhi
is New Delhi: 1407 (648); Delhi Main (Old Delhi): 830
(247); Hazrat Nizammudin: 431 (316); Delhi Sarai Rohilla:
25 (16). To ensure availability of licensed porters, redeployment
of licensed porters within the division is being resorted
to till such time the process of engaging fresh licensed
porters could be initiated, the Rajya sabha was informed.
The requirement of licensed porters at Delhi main station
is being reviewed and rationalized so that the surplus
could be redeployed at New Delhi where there is major
shortage. To overcome the problem of overcharging and
exploitation by licensed porters, regular checks are being
conducted at these stations. The badges of licensed porters
involved in such activities are being impounded/suspended,
Minister of State for Ministry of Railways Dr R Velu said
in a written reply.
-Feb
20, 2009
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