City Booking Offices and Out-Agencies

<p>Departmentally or through contractors. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Having the railway staff operate the Out-Agency itself while contracting out road transport. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By calling for competitive tenders, open or limited. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preference may be given to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes tenderer. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A formal agreement outlining the terms and conditions must be executed. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Meticulous traffic justification. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Availability of godowns, trucks, buses, trained man power etc. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When no suitable contractor can be obtained through tenders, and all tenders have been rejected. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3 to 5 years, with a termination clause for unsatisfactory service and subject to renewal. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If it is felt that more suitable rates and equally good service would be available. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To cover potential outstanding payments, regardless of freight charge realization. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When their monthly turnover exceeds Rs 1 lakh. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To both Out-Agency and Street Delivery Contracts, irrespective of financial participation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To act as guidance, with terms that can be relaxed or altered as necessary. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One month's turnover of the agency. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To the Accounts Office, the Divisional Office, and the Station Master serving the City Booking Office/Out-Agency. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Equivalent to the turnover for six months. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contractors provide an efficient service, observe railway rules, and comply with agreement conditions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Accounts Office. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Changes can be made as considered necessary, aligning with the Out-Agencies agreement. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charges covering traffic carriage between the railway station and the Booking Office/Out-Agency. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Railway Administration can invoke the termination clause in the contract due to unsatisfactory service. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The potential impact on other railways' interests and rights within the area. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Full particulars, including names of railway stations serving the Booking Office. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Divisional Office may test the market and call for fresh tenders to potentially secure more suitable rates and service. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consult with the Railway Administration that would be affected. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent outstanding amounts from exceeding the established security deposit. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consider having the Railway Staff manage the Out-Agency and contracting out only the road transport aspect. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>City Booking Offices are located within city or town limits, whereas Out-Agencies are situated away from railway stations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Detailed traffic projections demonstrating high profitability. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Give preference to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes tenderers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An agreement specifying the terms and conditions of operation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide an additional layer of financial security proportional to the agent's larger transaction volume, reducing risk to the Railway Administration. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Financial resources, experience, and logistical capabilities such as godowns and trained personnel. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The opening of Out-Agencies should be encouraged as they are a facility to the travelling and trading public.Any meticulous traffic justification is not really needed for the opening of an Out-Agency. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consult with the Railway Administration concerned before taking any action likely to prove prejudicial. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The names of railway stations by which these offices and agencies are served. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>According to the circumstances of the case and awarded to the lowest satisfactory tenderer. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify the contractor who offers the lowest price while meeting required standards of service and reliability. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One month's turnover of the agency. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To explore a more cost-effective operational model compared to full outsourcing. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent outstanding amounts from exceeding the security deposit provided for the purpose. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charges to account for the carriage of traffic between the railway station and the City Booking Office/Out-Agency. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The agent is in breach of contract and corrective actions must be taken to rectify the situation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The total value of transactions processed by the City Booking Agent/Out Agent in one month. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Equivalent to the agent's turnover for six months. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To streamline the payment process to Out Agents/City Booking Agents. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Select a contractor by direct negotiations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3 to 5 years, with a clause for termination and renewal. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When more suitable rates and equally good service may be available. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To both Out-Agency and Street Delivery Contracts, irrespective of the Railway Administration's financial participation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To offer terms and conditions for guidance, which may be relaxed or altered where necessary. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Divisional Office and the Station Master serving the City Booking Office/Out-Agency. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contractors provide an efficient service, observe the rules and regulations laid down by the Railway Administrations for the booking, delivery, invoicing, accountal etc. traffic and fully comply with all conditions in the agreement. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Agreements for City Booking Offices can be provided on the lines of agreements for Out-Agencies with necessary changes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Railway Administration can terminate the contract due to unsatisfactory service, as stated in the contract's termination clause. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is situated within a city or town for booking traffic to and from that area. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To make booking easier for the travelling and trading public. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Availability of a suitable contractor. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Departmentally or through contractors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If the contractor faces trouble due to lack of trained staff. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By calling for competitive tenders ('open' or 'limited'). (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes tenderer. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An agreement outlining the terms and conditions of operation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Number of family members of potential contractors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An agreement of terms and conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When all received tenders are rejected and no suitable contractor is obtainable through tendering. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3 to 5 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If it is believed more suitable rates and equally good service could be obtained. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Out-Agency and Street Delivery Contracts, irrespective of financial participation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To serve as guidance, with terms subject to relaxation or alteration. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Changes can be made in agreement for working a City Booking Office/Out-Agencies with such changes as may be considered necessary. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contractors provide an efficient service, observe regulations, and comply with conditions laid down in the agreement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nothing additional is mentioned in the provided text. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Accounts Office, the Divisional Office and the Station Master of the station serving the City Booking Office/Out -Agency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contracts should not be awarded for an indefinite period but should be usually limited to 3 to 5 years. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consultation with the affected Railway Administration to avoid prejudicial actions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The names of the railway stations by which these offices are served. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A Bank Guarantee equivalent to six months of turnover. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To cover monthly outstandings and ensure satisfactory contract performance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An amount equivalent to one month's turnover of the agency. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Accounts Office. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Separate charges to cover the carriage of traffic between the railway station and the agency. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consult with the concerned Railway Administration before acting. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide transparency to the public regarding services and locations serviced. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The fact that City Booking Agents/Out Agents are paid on the basis of invoices or way-bills etc accounted for in the returns, irrespective of whether the freight charges in their connection have been realised or not. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A booking office located in a city for traffic booking.

An office outside the railway station for traffic booking.

To facilitate booking for the public and traders.

A suitable contractor is needed, traffic justification is secondary.

An agreement defining working terms for the agency.

Railway staff may work the Out-Agency if issues arise.

Contracts awarded based on competitive tender selection.

Preference may be given to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes in tenders.

Open or limited tenders are called based on circumstances.

Encouraged to enhance service for public travel needs.

An agent responsible for booking railway tickets in a city.

A financial guarantee deposited by agents to ensure contract performance.

The total revenue generated by the agent in one month.

A promise by the bank to cover an agent's financial obligations.

The total unpaid balance owed by the agent at any time.

Fees charged for transporting goods by rail.

Published rates and charges for services provided by the railway.

The need to consult other railway administrations before new agencies open.

Contracts should be limited to 3 to 5 years with termination clauses for unsatisfactory service.

If no suitable contractor is found through tenders, contractors should be selected through negotiations.

Fresh tenders are not called unless there is dissatisfaction or better rates are identified.

Instructions apply to both Out-Agency and Street Delivery Contracts, regardless of financial participation.

A specimen form of agreement for Out-Agencies is provided for guidance only.

Agreements for City Booking Offices should be based on Out-Agencies with necessary changes.

Each agreement must be supplied to the Accounts Office, Divisional Office, and Station Master.

Contractors must provide efficient service and comply with Railway regulations.

Contractors should follow rules for traffic booking, delivery, invoicing, and accounting laid out by Railways.

A clause allowing for contract termination due to unsatisfactory service must be included.

City Booking Offices or Out-Agencies can operate either departmentally or via contractors.

The agreement outlines terms for operation before opening the agency.

If contractors face staff shortages, Railway staff may take over agency operations.

Selection of contractors requires calling for competitive tenders, either open or limited.

Contractors must display financial stability and capable resources for selection.

Preference may be granted to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes contractors in tendering.

Out-Agencies improve service by being located away from railway stations for public access.

Contracts are usually limited to 3 to 5 years, with clauses for termination if service is unsatisfactory.

New tenders are called only if previous services are unsatisfactory or if better rates are found.

Contractors are required to follow established invoicing and accounting rules set by Railways.

Contracts should be limited to 3 to 5 years with termination clauses.

Fresh tenders should not be called if current contractors meet standards.

Contracts must allow termination for unsatisfactory service.

Fresh tenders can be called if better rates and service are possible.

Instructions apply to Out-Agency and Street Delivery Contracts regardless of finances.

Agreement terms may be altered when necessary for practicality.

City Booking Office agreements should follow Out-Agency agreements with changes.

Each agreement copy should be provided to relevant offices for guidance.

Contractors must comply with rules for traffic booking, delivery, and invoicing.

Contractors must ensure efficient service as required by Railway regulations.

Agents must submit security to guarantee contract performance and manage debts.

Agents with turnover over Rs 1 lakh need a Bank Guarantee in addition to the security deposit.

Equal to one month's turnover as a financial safeguard for Railway interests.

A commitment from a bank to cover the agent's financial obligations for six months' turnover.

Accounts Office monitors that agent's debts do not exceed the security deposit amount.

Separate fees apply for transporting traffic between railway stations and booking offices.

Railway Administration must consult other railways before opening new Out-Agencies to protect interests.

Railways must publish details of City Booking Offices and Out-Agencies in Local Tariffs.

Consideration for the interests of other railways when establishing new agencies is essential.

Agents are paid based on invoices for booked traffic, regardless of freight charge collection.

A deposit by agents to ensure contract performance and cover debts.

Additional financial obligation for agents with monthly turnover over Rs 1 lakh.

Agents' debts cannot exceed the security deposit amount monitored by the Accounts Office.

Separate fees for transporting traffic between stations and booking offices.

New Out-Agencies require consideration of existing railways' interests.

Agents are paid based on invoiced traffic, regardless of freight charge collection.

Contracts include cancellation clauses for unsatisfactory service and set durations.

Total revenue generated by an agency in one month, critical for security assessment.

Establishing new agencies must consider impacts on existing railway interests.

Handles traffic booking for travel to/from a city.

An office placed away from railway stations for booking.

Contractors chosen based on lowest satisfactory tender.

Operated by either departments or contractors with agreements.

Railway staff may operate Out-Agency if contractors struggle.

Contracts last 3-5 years with termination clauses for poor service.

Selecting contractors through open or limited tenders.

Preference in contracts may be given to certain groups.

Strict adherence to invoicing for booking traffic is required.

Improves access and service for public traffic needs.

Contracts should last 3 to 5 years with termination clauses.

Contracts can be renewed at the discretion of Railway Administration.

Fresh tenders may be called if better rates and service exist.

Instructions for Out-Agencies apply to both delivery types regardless of finances.

Contracts must include termination clauses for unsatisfactory service.

Copies of agreements must be shared with relevant offices for guidance.