Carriage Bills and Accounts Office Procedures

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What is the main function of the Accounts Office regarding the carriage amounts?

  • To simply record cash transactions.
  • To issue credit notes for all transactions.
  • To realize amounts through Carriage Bills. (correct)
  • To manage the station balance sheets.

Which of the following is NOT a class of Carriage Bills?

  • Prepared from Cash transaction reports. (correct)
  • Prepared from Warrants and Credit notes.
  • Prepared from Advices and statements.
  • Prepared from Cash Remittance Notes.

What should be checked to ensure the validity of a Credit Note?

  • It bears the stamp of the issuing office. (correct)
  • It includes only the amount and no accompanying information.
  • It is signed by any employee in the department.
  • It has multiple erasures made by the station.

During the check of Credit Notes, which item must NOT be overlooked?

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What additional remark should be made against the connected Ticket or Invoice?

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Which point is NOT part of verifying a Credit Note's validity?

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In relation to Credit Notes, why should charges like demurrage be specifically noted?

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What is the main purpose of debits being cleared by cash recovery?

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Where should direct traffic cash receipts that were not previously recorded be documented?

<p>Miscellaneous Earnings Register - Form A-2931 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What documentation is used to communicate transfer acceptances for adjustments?

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What is the purpose of preparing a Summary in Form A-2932?

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What should be recorded in the credit column of the Accounts Office Balance Sheet?

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Which of the following is NOT exempt from commission charges?

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What type of transactions should be adjusted regardless of the amount involved?

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Which documents authorize the bills for conveyance of postal mails?

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Which of the following types of bills is explicitly mentioned as having no commission charges levied?

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What should be used to determine the charge in cases not covered by specific bills?

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Which category does NOT fall under inter-railway adjustment exceptions?

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Which of the following is treated like requisitions for high officials regarding commission charges?

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What type of charges should not be levied on bills for the conveyance of postal vehicles?

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What should be included on each Carriage Bill prepared for claims?

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Under which circumstances should inter-railway adjustments for through traffic transactions occur?

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What should happen to credit notes that cannot be billed in the current month?

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Who pays commission charges for the use of Warrants and Credit notes?

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Which of the following items does NOT comprise miscellaneous bills?

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What is mandated for commission charges related to Military Warrants for individuals?

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How should commission charges be displayed in the billing?

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Why should credit notes be included in Carriage Bills monthly?

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What is the focus of the register of pending credit notes?

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What occurs if a Carriage Bill includes commission charges?

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What should happen to the total freight due according to the Carriage Bills?

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What should be maintained for proper recording of undercharges and overcharges after provisional apportionment?

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What is the primary purpose of serially numbering carriage bills?

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What should be included when calculating the debit entries in the Accounts Office Balance sheet?

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What is the significance of the amount of Rs.50 mentioned in the context of railway accounting?

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Which additional revenue streams should be incorporated in the accounts aside from carriage bills?

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What classification is suggested for maintaining AOB between Coaching and Goods transactions?

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Which of the following is NOT included in the debit entries of the Accounts Office Balance sheet?

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What is the function of the form maintained for the Accounts Office Balance sheet?

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What should be the first action before issuing carriage bills?

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What does the term 'transfer' in the context of Accounts Office Balance Sheet refer to?

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What comprises the credit entries in the Accounts Office Balance Sheet?

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What is required before posting vouchers in the Accounts Office Balance Sheet?

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Which category of bills is considered adjustable through 'Transfers Railways'?

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What is the suggested method for recording different classes of bills in the Accounts Office Balance Sheet?

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What is indicated by the phrase 'unrealized amount of Carriage Bills' in the Accounts Office Balance Sheet?

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What is the required checking process for freight charges on credit notes relating to parcels traffic with a freight value below Rs.30?

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In the case of police warrants or jail vouchers, which aspect of the check is necessary?

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What distinguishes credit notes issued by firms in this context?

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Which of the following best describes the procedure for checking warrants and credit notes related to coaching traffic?

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What is the verification requirement for Credit Notes involving freight value of Rs.100?

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When a single credit note is issued for multiple transactions, what must be recorded?

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Which of the following is NOT required when checking the charges on a credit note for coaching traffic?

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What form should be used for preparing carriage bills against the Controller of Defence Accounts?

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Which piece of information is NOT required to be included in Form A-2907?

<p>Credit Note Date (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which instance would you use Form A-2907?

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What is the main function of the entries made in carriage bills?

<p>To record carriage charges for a specified period (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is correct about details required in Form A-2908?

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What is the first step to be taken before issuing carriage bills according to the provided process?

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What type of charges should NOT be included in the carriage bills mentioned?

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Which column is NOT present in Form A-2907?

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What specific detail distinguishes Form A-2908 from Form A-2907?

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Which transactions should be adjusted without regard to the amount involved?

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What should bills for the conveyance of postal mails be prepared based on?

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Which of the following should NOT incur commission charges?

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What element is excluded from the definition of miscellaneous bills?

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In which scenario should inter-railway adjustments for through traffic transactions NOT occur?

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What is the primary focus of the instructions contained in paragraphs 867 to 870 F?

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What types of railway orders should be treated like requisitions for high officials?

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What is true about commission charges related to the conveyance of personal mail?

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What aspect of miscellaneous bills involves charges aside from standard freight?

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Which of the following statements about the adjustment of petty sums is accurate?

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What is the threshold amount below which adjustments for wrongly accounted items with a railway do not require further consideration?

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In the Accounts Office Balance sheet, which of the following is included in the debit entries?

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Which type of entries must be kept separate in the Accounts Office Balance sheet?

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Which of the following items is NOT accounted for in the Accounts Office Balance sheet?

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What denotes the class of bills in the numbering system for carriage bills?

<p>Prefixed code letters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maintaining a Balance Sheet corresponding to the Bills Receivable Account?

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Which of the following statements is False regarding the maintenance of the Accounts Office Balance Sheet?

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What type of transactions should be tracked under the Accounts Office Balance sheet?

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Flashcards

What are Carriage Bills?

The amount of fares and freight collected by stations, represented by vouchers sent to the Accounts Office for payment, is called Carriage Bills.

What are the two types of Carriage Bills?

Carriage Bills are created from two sources:

  1. Warrants and Credit Notes: These are received daily from stations along with cash remittance notes.
  2. Advices and Statements: These are received from various departments.

How are Credit Notes checked for accuracy?

Credit notes from stations are compared to the corresponding ticket, waybill, or invoice in the return documents (including machine-prepared abstracts and paid statements from the machine section for goods traffic). This ensures both sides match. If demurrage or wharfage charges are included, they are verified against the relevant returns.

What are the specific checks done on Credit Notes?

Before accepting a credit note, the Accounts Office personnel confirm the following:

  • It is an original document and in the correct format.
  • It's signed by the issuing department.
  • It has the issuing office's stamp.
  • There are no erasures or alterations, and any alterations are verified by the issuing officer.
  • The certificate at the bottom is completed and signed by the Station Master or CBS/CGS, as appropriate, with an official stamp.
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What is the significance of Credit Notes?

Credit Notes are important because they represent the revenue generated by stations, which the Accounts Office needs to track and collect for the railway system.

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Why is this process important for the railway?

The process of checking credit notes, preparing carriage bills, and collecting the money from the relevant firms or departments is essential for the railway's financial management.

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How do different parts of the railway work together through Carriage Bills?

Stations, Departments, and the Accounts Office work together through the process of issuing credit notes and preparing carriage bills. This interconnected system helps the railway track its revenue and manage its finances effectively.

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Carriage Bills

A document showing the total freight due for each department, firm or person with attached vouchers.

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Register of pending credit notes

A register maintained to track credit notes that cannot be billed for a specific month.

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Commission charges

A fee charged by the railways for issuing warrants and credit notes.

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Commission charge rates for warrants and credit notes

The fees charged for using warrants and credit notes are determined by the Board.

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Commission charge for military warrants

The fee for a military warrant for travel in 2nd class or sleeper class is set by the Board.

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Inclusion of commission charges in bills

The commission charges must be included in the bill along with the warrants and credit note charges.

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Inclusion of credit notes in carriage bills

Credit notes should be included in the carriage bill for the corresponding month.

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Reason for pending credit notes

Credit notes that cannot be billed immediately due to specific reasons are entered in the register of pending notes.

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Varied commission charge rates

The commission charges may be charged at different rates from time to time as defined by the Board.

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Commission charges on official railway reservations?

Requisition forms for high-ranking government officials reserving railway accommodation are not subject to commission charges.

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Commission charges for Presidential railway travel?

Railway orders for the President's transport are treated like those for high officials, with no commission charges applied.

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Commission charges on emergency and mail passes?

Emergency Police Passes and mail dispatch vouchers from the Posts and Telegraphs Department are exempt from commission charges.

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What are miscellaneous railway bills?

Bills for engine and wagon hire, interest on postal vehicle costs, regular mail conveyance charges, and postal vehicle haulage charges are examples of miscellaneous bills.

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How are mail-related bills prepared?

Bills for regular daily mail conveyance and postal vehicle haulage are prepared using half-yearly statements provided by Divisional Superintendents.

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What about bills not based on statements?

Bills for services not covered by statements are prepared using information from departmental or other officers, ensuring charges are accurate according to rules and regulations.

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Adjustments between railways: What's the rule?

Inter-railway adjustments follow detailed instructions. However, certain transactions, regardless of amount, require separate adjustments.

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What transactions are always adjusted between railways?

Debits against Joint station staff, through traffic transactions (except those specified in paragraph 2920), and hire charges on goods vehicles are examples of transactions that require separate adjustment.

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What through traffic transactions are NOT adjusted?

Public claims refunds, overcharges related to clearing outstanding station charges, duplicate entries, and withdrawn debits are examples of through traffic transactions that are not adjusted between Indian Railways.

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Why are some through traffic transactions excluded from adjustment?

The Indian Railways do not adjust through traffic transactions involving public claims refunds, overcharges, duplicate entries, or withdrawn debits.

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Clearing Debits

The process of adjusting debits in the Accounts Office Balance Sheet by either collecting cash or transferring credit entries between departments.

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Miscellaneous Earnings Register

A register used to record direct cash receipts and other miscellaneous earnings not previously accounted for.

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Summary of Accounts Office Balance Sheet

A summary report that combines the two sections (A and B) of the Accounts Office Balance Sheet. Separate summaries are prepared for Coaching and Goods accounts.

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Transfer Acceptances

Transfer acceptances are used to adjust credit entries between General and Traffic books, signifying the transfer of funds between departments.

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Adjustable Credits

These are credit entries that are adjusted through journal entries, transferring the credit to the appropriate account in either the General or Traffic books, depending on which department is responsible for the credit.

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What is a minor re-adjustment in railway accounts?

Adjustment made to accounts when a railway mistakenly accounted for items, and the amount involved falls below Rs. 50 upon correction.

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How are Carriage Bills numbered?

Before issuing Carriage Bills, they are serially numbered and assigned code letters to distinguish different bill types.

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What is the Accounts Office Balance Sheet (AOB) used for?

The Accounts Office Balance Sheet (AOB) tracks the issuance and realization of Carriage Bills, and other revenue sources besides station cash.

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How are AOBs categorized?

Separate AOBs should be maintained for coaching (passenger) and goods transactions to track revenue separately.

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What are the debit entries in the AOB?

Debit entries in the AOB include the opening balance, current month's Carriage Bills, and pending vouchers for the current and previous months.

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What are the credit entries in the AOB?

Credit entries in the AOB represent cash receipts from various sources, such as payments from firms, cash transfers, and revenue not collected through stations.

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How is the AOB similar to commercial bookkeeping?

The AOB can be considered a counterpart to the Bills Receivable Account in commercial bookkeeping, helping monitor outstanding payments.

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What are Station Vouchers?

Station vouchers are documents that accompany Carriage Bills and include details of the collected fares or freight.

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How are credit notes from stations verified?

The Accounts Office meticulously checks credit notes from stations, matching them with corresponding documents like tickets, waybills, and invoices.

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Why are credit notes so important?

Credit notes are important for tracking revenue generated by stations, which the accounts office needs to collect for the railway system.

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What happens when a single credit note covers multiple transactions?

When there's a single credit note for several transactions at one time and place, you need to record all those transactions in the credit note. Think of it like a detailed receipt for multiple purchases.

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What are the details recorded in a credit note?

When a credit note is issued for a number of transactions payable at one time and place, full particulars of all such transactions are recorded in the credit note.

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How is the accuracy of freight charges on parcels credit notes checked?

The check of freight charges on credit notes related to parcels traffic involving freight value less than Rs. 30 should be conducted to the extent of 10%, under the same conditions as used for checking parcels waybills.

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How are station generated credit notes verified?

The Accounts Office personnel check credit notes from stations against the corresponding passenger ticket, waybill, or invoice in the returns.

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Credit Note

A document used to record the amount of freight due from a station, including details of the warrant or credit note, the date, and the amount of charges.

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Carriage Bill (Defence Accounts)

A type of Carriage Bill specifically prepared for bills against the Controller of Defence Accounts, following a specific format.

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Checking Credit Notes

The Accounts Office must check the authenticity and accuracy of Credit Notes before adding them to a Carriage Bill to ensure revenue is accurately recorded.

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Accounts Office Balance Sheet

The Accounts Office Balance Sheet is used to track the issuance and collection of Carriage Bills, monitoring the financial status of the railway.

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Separate Balance Sheets for Coaching and Goods

Separate Accounts Office Balance Sheets are maintained for coaching (passenger) and goods operations to track revenue from different services separately.

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Credit Entries in the Accounts Office Balance Sheet

Credit entries in the Accounts Office Balance Sheet represent cash collected from various sources, including payments from firms, cash transfers, and revenue not collected through stations.

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Commission Charges for Officials

Requisition forms for railway accommodation used by high-ranking government officials are not subject to commission charges.

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Commission Charges for Presidential Travel

Railway orders for the President's transport are treated like those for high officials, with no commission charges applied.

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Commission Charges for Emergency/Mail Passes

Emergency Police Passes and mail dispatch vouchers from the Posts and Telegraphs Department are exempt from commission charges.

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Miscellaneous Railway Bills

Bills for engine and wagon hire, interest on postal vehicle costs, regular mail conveyance charges, and postal vehicle haulage charges are examples of miscellaneous bills.

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Preparing Mail-Related Bills

Bills for regular daily mail conveyance and postal vehicle haulage are prepared using half-yearly statements provided by Divisional Superintendents.

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Preparing Bills Without Statements

Bills for services not covered by statements are prepared using information from departmental or other officers, ensuring charges are accurate according to rules and regulations.

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Inter-Railway Adjustments

Inter-railway adjustments follow detailed instructions. However, certain transactions, regardless of amount, require separate adjustments.

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Transactions for Separate Adjustments

Debits against Joint station staff, through traffic transactions (except those specified in paragraph 2920), and hire charges on goods vehicles are examples of transactions that require separate adjustment.

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Transactions NOT Adjusted Between Railways

Public claims refunds, overcharges related to clearing outstanding station charges, duplicate entries, and withdrawn debits are examples of through traffic transactions that are not adjusted between Indian Railways.

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Why Some Transactions are Not Adjusted

The Indian Railways do not adjust through traffic transactions involving public claims refunds, overcharges, duplicate entries, or withdrawn debits.

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Minor re-adjustment in railway accounts

A minor adjustment made to railway accounts when an incorrect railway was initially noted for an item, and upon correction, the amount involved is less than Rs. 50 in each case.

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Accounts Office Balance Sheet (AOB)

A balance sheet maintained by the Accounts Office to track the issuance and realization of Carriage Bills, as well as other revenue sources besides station cash.

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Numbering of Carriage Bills

Bills that are issued serially and assigned unique code letters to identify the type of bill (e.g., passenger, goods).

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Debit entries in the AOB

Debit entries in the AOB include the opening balance, current month's Carriage Bills, and pending vouchers from the current and previous months.

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Transactions adjusted between railways

Transactions that are adjusted between railways, including debits against Joint Station staff, through traffic (except those specified in paragraph 2920), and hire charges on goods vehicles.

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Credit entries in the AOB

Credit entries in the AOB represent cash receipts from various sources, including payments from firms, cash transfers, and revenue not collected through stations.

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Separate AOBs for different types of transactions

Separate AOBs are kept for coaching (passenger) and goods transactions to track revenue separately.

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What is the Accounts Office Balance Sheet?

The Accounts Office Balance Sheet (AOB) is a document used by the Indian Railways to track the issuance and realization of Carriage Bills and other revenue sources. It acts like a ledger, keeping track of money owed to the railway and money received by the railway in various forms.

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How is the Accounts Office Balance Sheet categorized?

The AOB is divided into two sections: 'A' and 'B'. These sections are used to categorize the different types of bills that are being tracked. Section 'A' is for bills payable in cash while Section 'B' is for bills that are adjusted through transfers or book entries.

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What is the purpose of Carriage Bills in the AOB?

The AOB is used to monitor the collection of Carriage Bills, which are documents showing the total freight due from each department, firm, or person. These bills are accompanied by vouchers, which provide details of the collected fares or freight.

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Why is the Accounts Office Balance Sheet important for the railway?

The AOB is crucial for the railway's financial management, as it provides a clear picture of the revenue owed to the railway and the revenue that has been collected. This helps to ensure that the railway's finances are in good order.

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What do credit entries in the AOB represent?

Credit entries in the AOB reflect the revenue collected by the railway. This includes cash receipts, transfers between departments, and revenue collected through sources other than stations.

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Study Notes

Carriage Bills and Accounts Office Balance Sheet

  • Stations record fares and freight in their balance sheets using vouchers instead of cash.
  • Carriage Bills (two types) document these amounts, including postal mail and vehicle haulage.
  • Credit notes and warrants are daily received from stations, along with cash remittance notes.
  • Advices and statements from various departments also create carriage bills.

Procedures for Receipt and Registration

  • Station vouchers (local and through) are received, sorted, and registered following procedures outlined in paragraph 2727.
  • Credit notes, advices, and statements are checked.
  • Bills are prepared and realized from the relevant departments or firms.

Checking Credit Notes

  • Credit note amounts are compared to corresponding tickets, waybills, and invoices.
  • Demurrage and wharfage charges are checked for accuracy in returns.
  • Credit notes must be original, properly formatted, signed by the issuing department, and have the issuing office stamp.
  • No alterations or erasures are allowed without the issuing officer's attestation.
  • The credit note's certificate must be filled out completely and signed.
  • Full transaction details and payment information are recorded.
  • When a single credit note covers multiple transactions, full particulars for each transaction must be recorded.

Carriage Bills for Credit Notes and Warrants

  • After internal check, credit notes and warrants are entered into carriage bills (forms A.2907 or A.2908).
  • Carriage bills for the Controller of Defence Accounts use a different form (A-2908).
  • Separate bills are prepared for each government department, firm, or person.
  • The vouchers are attached to the carriage bill.

Other Important Considerations

  • Credit notes for multiple transactions should detail all transactions.
  • Freight charges for postal and telegraph departments are correctly recorded, via a dedicated column for classifying 'class' of freight.
  • Specific checks are conducted for parcels traffic with freight values under Rs. 30, and police warrants/jail vouchers; a 10% check is conducted on parcel freight when values are below Rs. 30.
  • The procedure excludes firm credit notes processed through the Reserve Bank directly.
  • Commission charges are levied on warrants and credit notes, payable by government departments, and are determined by the Board according to specified rates for different situations.
  • Requisition forms for railway accommodation from high officials do not trigger commission charges.
  • No commission charges apply to the Military Secretary’s railway orders for the President.
  • Commission charges do not apply to emergent police passes or mail dispatches from postal services.
  • Miscellaneous bills include items like mail haulage, vehicle charges, and demurrage/wharfages.
  • Railway adjustments for petty sums follow specific procedures (paragraphs 867-870 and 867-870 F).
  • Bills are numbered and coded for distinction. Bills should be serially numbered, with a code to distinguish types of bills.

Accounts Office Balance Sheet

  • Separate balance sheets are maintained for coaching and goods transactions.
  • Debit entries include opening balances, carriage bills, pending vouchers, miscellaneous bills, and various other items.
  • Credit entries encompass cash receipts, railway transfers, book transfers, and related transactions.

Summaries, Claims, and Outstanding Bills

  • Summary forms (Form A.2932) are prepared for coaching and goods transactions.
  • Claims for overcharges/undercharges are subject to specific time limits established by Indian Rail Code paragraphs 352 and 353.
  • Outstanding bills should be reviewed monthly, and those over a year old require special attention.

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