(a) whether small caterers have raised certain objections with regard
to the revised catering policy announced by the Railways;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the level playing field for the small caterers
has been wiped out with the new catering policy; and
(d) if so, the measures taken by the Railways to ensure that
interest of small caterers remain protected?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) and (b): Yes, Madam. Few representations have been received
from Indian Railway Caterers Associations (IRCA) with regard to renewal,
ceiling limit on holding, relaxation in cooking free platform, revision of
tariff, transfer of vendor ship to the legal heir, allowing sale of
additional items, etc.
(c): No, Madam.
(d): Most of the issues raised by IRCA have been adequately taken care
of in the New Catering Policy, 2010 which include renewal to all existing
General Minor Units (GMUs), transfer of licence to the legal heir and their
subsequent renewal, rationalisation of licence fees. Few issues which are not
found feasible, have not been considered.