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What must every consignment of goods be accompanied by when brought to a booking station?
What must every consignment of goods be accompanied by when brought to a booking station?
Which of the following is NOT a type of forwarding note approved by the Central Government?
Which of the following is NOT a type of forwarding note approved by the Central Government?
What information is NOT required to be included in the forwarding note?
What information is NOT required to be included in the forwarding note?
When should the numbering of forwarding notes commence?
When should the numbering of forwarding notes commence?
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Who is responsible for the correctness of the particulars furnished in the forwarding note?
Who is responsible for the correctness of the particulars furnished in the forwarding note?
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Which type of traffic requires separate forms of forwarding notes as approved by the Central Government?
Which type of traffic requires separate forms of forwarding notes as approved by the Central Government?
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What must the forwarding note declaration include to determine the applicable rate?
What must the forwarding note declaration include to determine the applicable rate?
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What should be done when goods in 'smalls' offered for booking reach the prescribed quota limitation?
What should be done when goods in 'smalls' offered for booking reach the prescribed quota limitation?
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What must be included on the forwarding note when goods are refused for booking?
What must be included on the forwarding note when goods are refused for booking?
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How should the money receipts for wagon registration fees be issued?
How should the money receipts for wagon registration fees be issued?
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Which of the following should be strictly observed according to the procedures?
Which of the following should be strictly observed according to the procedures?
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What is the primary purpose of maintaining a priority register for 'smalls' at goods booking stations?
What is the primary purpose of maintaining a priority register for 'smalls' at goods booking stations?
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In what form should the wagon registration fee receipts be issued?
In what form should the wagon registration fee receipts be issued?
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What is a requirement regarding the handling of money receipt books?
What is a requirement regarding the handling of money receipt books?
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What action should a staff member take when goods offered for booking are from 'restricted' destinations?
What action should a staff member take when goods offered for booking are from 'restricted' destinations?
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What should be thoroughly studied to ensure proper registration of indents and allotment of wagons?
What should be thoroughly studied to ensure proper registration of indents and allotment of wagons?
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What is the primary consideration for the Divisional Commercial Superintendent when fixing the deposit amount?
What is the primary consideration for the Divisional Commercial Superintendent when fixing the deposit amount?
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When should the receipt foil of the invoice be given to the sender?
When should the receipt foil of the invoice be given to the sender?
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What form is used to issue a money receipt for the lump sum deposit?
What form is used to issue a money receipt for the lump sum deposit?
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Under what condition may a refund of the lump sum deposit be allowed?
Under what condition may a refund of the lump sum deposit be allowed?
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What is the maximum delay allowed for issuing railway receipts in large stations?
What is the maximum delay allowed for issuing railway receipts in large stations?
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What is the maximum number of wagons that can be indented against a lump sum deposit of Rs. 5000?
What is the maximum number of wagons that can be indented against a lump sum deposit of Rs. 5000?
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What order should accounts foils of invoices be arranged in before submission to the Traffic Accounts Office?
What order should accounts foils of invoices be arranged in before submission to the Traffic Accounts Office?
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What should be included in a covering memo for bundles of invoices?
What should be included in a covering memo for bundles of invoices?
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What happens if a consignor does not make good a forfeited registration fee?
What happens if a consignor does not make good a forfeited registration fee?
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What is the ceiling limit for the number of wagons that Government Departments can indent against a deposit of Rs. 5000?
What is the ceiling limit for the number of wagons that Government Departments can indent against a deposit of Rs. 5000?
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When are the railway receipts issued when senders load their consignments?
When are the railway receipts issued when senders load their consignments?
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What should be obtained from the consignor if a registration fee for a wagon is forfeited?
What should be obtained from the consignor if a registration fee for a wagon is forfeited?
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Which office receives a copy of the orders passed by the Divisional Commercial Superintendent?
Which office receives a copy of the orders passed by the Divisional Commercial Superintendent?
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What is the purpose of collecting the lump sum deposit?
What is the purpose of collecting the lump sum deposit?
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What must happen when a consignor fails to load a wagon after paying the deposit?
What must happen when a consignor fails to load a wagon after paying the deposit?
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What must a railway administration issue after accepting goods?
What must a railway administration issue after accepting goods?
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What happens if the weight or number of packages is not checked by a railway servant?
What happens if the weight or number of packages is not checked by a railway servant?
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How should the foils of the invoice be written?
How should the foils of the invoice be written?
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What should be checked before handing over the railway receipt to the sender?
What should be checked before handing over the railway receipt to the sender?
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What should be recorded on the forwarding notes when preparing invoices?
What should be recorded on the forwarding notes when preparing invoices?
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What does the column 'Handled by' signify if 'L' is written in it?
What does the column 'Handled by' signify if 'L' is written in it?
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How should chargeable distance be recorded in the invoice?
How should chargeable distance be recorded in the invoice?
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What should be done if the loading is not conducted by the owner?
What should be done if the loading is not conducted by the owner?
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In terms of reporting the number of wagons, what should be specified?
In terms of reporting the number of wagons, what should be specified?
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What is essential to avoid in figures when writing invoices?
What is essential to avoid in figures when writing invoices?
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What is the maximum fine that can be imposed for providing materially false accounts under Section 163 of the Railways Act?
What is the maximum fine that can be imposed for providing materially false accounts under Section 163 of the Railways Act?
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Which of the following must be ensured during the examination of goods for transit?
Which of the following must be ensured during the examination of goods for transit?
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What should be recorded on the forwarding note if a consignment is packed defectively?
What should be recorded on the forwarding note if a consignment is packed defectively?
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Which of the following is a consequence of not properly packing goods according to the I.R.C.A. Goods Tariff?
Which of the following is a consequence of not properly packing goods according to the I.R.C.A. Goods Tariff?
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What is the purpose of conducting surprise checks on goods?
What is the purpose of conducting surprise checks on goods?
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How should goods that have been compromised due to adverse conditions be handled?
How should goods that have been compromised due to adverse conditions be handled?
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What aspect of goods must be checked to avoid deterioration during transit?
What aspect of goods must be checked to avoid deterioration during transit?
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What must a consignee do if he cannot attend to take delivery of goods?
What must a consignee do if he cannot attend to take delivery of goods?
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How can the Railway Administration ensure they are not held responsible for wrongful deliveries?
How can the Railway Administration ensure they are not held responsible for wrongful deliveries?
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What is the time limit for submitting a claim arising from a consignment?
What is the time limit for submitting a claim arising from a consignment?
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What must be done if the original Railway Receipt is not presented at the time of delivery?
What must be done if the original Railway Receipt is not presented at the time of delivery?
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What evidence does a railway receipt provide regarding the consignment?
What evidence does a railway receipt provide regarding the consignment?
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What should be done if packages cannot be marked durably and brightly with ordinary marking ink?
What should be done if packages cannot be marked durably and brightly with ordinary marking ink?
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When weighing consignments in wagon loads, what is the minimum percentage of bags that must be weighed if they are uniform in size and weight?
When weighing consignments in wagon loads, what is the minimum percentage of bags that must be weighed if they are uniform in size and weight?
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What is the requirement for marking on railway receipts?
What is the requirement for marking on railway receipts?
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What should be done with any fraction in the number of wagons in terms of 4-wheelers?
What should be done with any fraction in the number of wagons in terms of 4-wheelers?
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What type of goods requires weighing on a wagon weighbridge if they cannot be weighed on the ordinary weighing machine?
What type of goods requires weighing on a wagon weighbridge if they cannot be weighed on the ordinary weighing machine?
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Which abbreviation is used when booked at Owner's Risk in the 'Risk Rate' column?
Which abbreviation is used when booked at Owner's Risk in the 'Risk Rate' column?
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When recording the 'station from', what should follow the name of the station?
When recording the 'station from', what should follow the name of the station?
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How should old marks on a package be handled before it is tendered for booking?
How should old marks on a package be handled before it is tendered for booking?
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For goods in wagon loads, if bags are not of uniform size and weight, how should they be grouped?
For goods in wagon loads, if bags are not of uniform size and weight, how should they be grouped?
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How should the 'station to' be recorded when dealing with through traffic?
How should the 'station to' be recorded when dealing with through traffic?
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What marking should be ensured by station staff for goods tendered for booking?
What marking should be ensured by station staff for goods tendered for booking?
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What is required when describing goods in a consignment invoice?
What is required when describing goods in a consignment invoice?
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What should happen if railway marks are found superimposed on other marks?
What should happen if railway marks are found superimposed on other marks?
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What should be done when a consignment consists of multiple commodities?
What should be done when a consignment consists of multiple commodities?
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What happens if the bags or bales are not of uniform size and weight in a wagon load?
What happens if the bags or bales are not of uniform size and weight in a wagon load?
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What should be indicated for each group of commodities charged at the same rate?
What should be indicated for each group of commodities charged at the same rate?
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How should the number of packages be quoted in the goods invoice?
How should the number of packages be quoted in the goods invoice?
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What is the procedure for affixing the rubber stamp on the invoice?
What is the procedure for affixing the rubber stamp on the invoice?
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What action should be taken if a weighing machine is found to be out of order?
What action should be taken if a weighing machine is found to be out of order?
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Who is responsible for personally testing the weighbridge and weighing machines?
Who is responsible for personally testing the weighbridge and weighing machines?
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What should the Inspectors and Officers of the Commercial Department focus on during their visits?
What should the Inspectors and Officers of the Commercial Department focus on during their visits?
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Which document serves as the authority for charging freight rates?
Which document serves as the authority for charging freight rates?
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What is essential for the Station Masters to prepare for quick freight charge calculation?
What is essential for the Station Masters to prepare for quick freight charge calculation?
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What should be included in the inspection reports of the Commercial Department's Officers?
What should be included in the inspection reports of the Commercial Department's Officers?
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What should be checked regarding the weighbridge by visitors from the Commercial Department?
What should be checked regarding the weighbridge by visitors from the Commercial Department?
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What indicates that the Station Master has certified the working condition of a machine?
What indicates that the Station Master has certified the working condition of a machine?
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What is the recommended frequency for the Station Master to test the weighbridge and weighing machines?
What is the recommended frequency for the Station Master to test the weighbridge and weighing machines?
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What specific aspect should be ensured regarding the weighbridge pit during inspections?
What specific aspect should be ensured regarding the weighbridge pit during inspections?
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Study Notes
Booking of Goods Traffic
- Forwarding notes are approved by the Central Government for use on Indian Railways. Forms include those for dangerous goods, animals, and general merchandise.
- Forwarding notes must be executed for every consignment. They must include details like: consignor and consignee information, destination, and the number, weight and description of articles. Private marks should be included when not in bulk.
- Forwarding notes should be numbered serially, starting from 1 on the 1st of April and October.
- Consignor is responsible for the accuracy of information in the forwarding note.
- Procedures for filling in forwarding notes and their examination by staff are detailed in other paragraphs.
- Separate forms for mixed consignments and dangerous goods/valuable items exist.
- Priority/Wagon demand register, Form Com. |P-30 Rev., is to be maintained at booking stations, recording goods in full wagon loads.
- Priority register for "smalls" is maintained at booking stations, registering "smalls" for destinations with quota limitations in advance.
- Separate money receipts are issued for wagon registration fees (Form Com./W-1A). These are machine-numbered.
- Refunds of wagon registration fees are due in certain cases, following the procedures.
- Lump sum deposits are allowed as an alternative to regular wagon registration fees, with approval from the Divisional Commercial Superintendent.
- Rules for registration, indents, and allotment of wagons are outlined in Chapter II of the I.R.C.A. Goods Tariffs.
- Local guidelines or restrictions from civil authorities must be considered.
- Goods declaration must properly reflect commodity type for accurate pricing.
- Misdeclaration of goods is a violation. Procedures exist for examination and recovery of freight costs in cases of misdeclaration.
- Consignments must be correctly packed. Instructions in I.R.C.A Goods Tariff concerning packing condition must be adhered to.
- Goods must be correctly marked to avoid issues, using sender's private marks and destination station details.
- Goods are to be weighed at the forwarding station using specified methods or weighbridges.
- Weighments must be documented and reported.
- Invoices have specific formats and requirements, including details about chargeable distances.
- Goods are to be clearly marked to avoid issues during transit.
- Railway receipts are required before accepting goods for travel.
- Separate invoice books are used for specific traffic types.
- Duplicate railway receipts are not allowed.
- Through goods forwarded by an incorrect route should be rectified by the nearest station.
Different Forms of Invoices
- To-pay invoices and paid invoices have different forms (Com. | G-24, Com. | G-26, Com. | G-23, Com. | G-25) depending on whether payment is to be made locally or is pre-paid.
- Invoices are numbered serially.
- They must contain specifics including address of sender and receiver, actual and charged weight, and freight charges.
Submission of Invoices and Accounts Foils
- Railway receipts/foils of invoices should be promptly given to the sender.
- Accounts foils of invoices are submitted to the Traffic Accounts Office according to the schedule.
- Documents are to be arranged in proper bundles. A memo is prepared.
- Certificates for reduced rates must be sent to the accounts office.
- Procedures for handling cancellations and duplicate invoices exist.
- Staff should be careful about handling, writing, and recording information on documents.
Container Service
- Container service, involving containers transported on special wagons, exists.
- Rules for the usage and procedures for movement exist.
- Regulations are in place to ensure protection during transit.
Other Important Matters
- Care should be taken while using weighbridges (specific instructions are outlined)
- Procedures for goods requiring quick transit are indicated.
- Penalties for delivering goods to incorrect people exist and are detailed.
- Explosives and contraband goods have specific regulations.
- Instructions and rules concerning certain goods and substances are provided.
- Monetary liability for goods has limitations detailed.
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This quiz covers the procedures and regulations for the booking of goods traffic on Indian Railways. It includes details about forwarding notes, responsibilities of consignors, and the management of priority registers. Test your knowledge on the specific forms and requirements for various consignments, including dangerous goods and general merchandise.
