Ali Rizwan Rizvi Chief Commercial Officer Pakistan Railways Spearheads Major Reform at Rohri Railway Station

Syed Ali Rizwan Rizvi Leads Inspection, Imposes Fines

Syed Ali Rizwan Rizvi, Accompanied by Chief Commercial Manager, and Jamshed Hasan Cheema, Commercial Inspector Headquarters, the team conducted a detailed inspection of the station’s booking office, stalls, and parcel office. They discovered violations including overpricing and the sale of substandard and unhealthy items to passengers. In response, the team imposed fines totaling PKR 480,000 on 20 stalls for these infringements.

Syed Ali Rizwan Rizvi order Immediate Shutdown for Non-Compliance

Stall Number 21, found operational beyond its permissible period, was immediately shut down on orders from the inspection team, demonstrating strict adherence to regulatory standards.

Syed Ali Rizwan Rizvi Urgent Compliance Orders for Outstanding Rentals

The inspection also revealed that numerous stalls had not paid their rental dues, accumulating a debt of PKR 3,664,246. Ali Rizwan Rizvi issued a stringent directive requiring these dues to be cleared within three days, with a clear warning: stalls failing to comply would be closed.

Tax Recovery Efforts Intensify

Moreover, the Chief Commercial Manager Pakistan Railways issued a crucial directive aimed at recovering over PKR 20 million in overdue taxes from the stalls. Stalls that do not settle their tax liabilities within 15 days will face closure, underscoring the railway’s commitment to enforcing fiscal discipline among its commercial tenants.

Pakistan Railways’ Commitment to Quality and Compliance

These decisive actions at Rohri Railway Station are part of Pakistan Railway’s broader effort to enhance the quality of services and enforce compliance across its network, ensuring that all operations align with legal and health standards.