Chandigarh, April 13 -- Passengers arriving at the Chandigarh railway station's Panchkula side are finding themselves caught in a perplexing situation-forced to pay parking charges even for the briefest pick-up or drop-off.

This levy is compelling drivers of auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws and taxis to avoid entering the station premises altogether, leaving passengers to navigate a considerable distance, often burdened with luggage, just to reach the main entrance.

The root of the problem lies in a clear directive displayed at the station: "Pick and drop facility is not available."

This applies even to vehicles pausing for under two minutes. For taxis and cabs, entry attracts a Rs.40 charge, while e-rickshaws and auto-rickshaws face a Rs.2...