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Who is responsible for the custody and handing over of publications prior to retirement?
Who is responsible for the custody and handing over of publications prior to retirement?
- Chief Engineers
- Officials receiving the publications (correct)
- Divisional Engineers
- Works Inspectors
What type of publications are considered essential in the context provided?
What type of publications are considered essential in the context provided?
- Travel journals
- Literary novels
- Fictional narratives
- Technical monograms (correct)
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a publication that should be circulated?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a publication that should be circulated?
- Technical papers on Civil Engineering
- Manuals of Operations (correct)
- Engineering Bulletins issued by Zonal Railways
- Monograms issued by RDSO
What needs to be accounted for in the Dead Stock Register?
What needs to be accounted for in the Dead Stock Register?
Which office is explicitly mentioned to be equipped with copies of the publications?
Which office is explicitly mentioned to be equipped with copies of the publications?
How should the publications be distributed within divisions?
How should the publications be distributed within divisions?
Which Act is listed as a publication that should be supplied to officers?
Which Act is listed as a publication that should be supplied to officers?
What is the role of Headquarters Officers regarding the publications?
What is the role of Headquarters Officers regarding the publications?
Which group of officials is responsible for circulating technical papers?
Which group of officials is responsible for circulating technical papers?
What is the purpose of the Dead Stock Register mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the Dead Stock Register mentioned in the text?
Which act requires the payment of wages with notification?
Which act requires the payment of wages with notification?
Which code pertains specifically to the Mechanical Department of Indian Railways?
Which code pertains specifically to the Mechanical Department of Indian Railways?
What is the purpose of the Circular regarding construction near railway limits?
What is the purpose of the Circular regarding construction near railway limits?
Which publication would be equipped in the office of the Divl./Dy.AEN?
Which publication would be equipped in the office of the Divl./Dy.AEN?
Which code is specifically not required for the Stores Department?
Which code is specifically not required for the Stores Department?
Which of the following codes regulates the establishment of Indian Railways?
Which of the following codes regulates the establishment of Indian Railways?
Which of the following does NOT pertain to the State Government circulars affecting railway lines?
Which of the following does NOT pertain to the State Government circulars affecting railway lines?
Which code would be primarily concerned with the management of accounts within Indian Railways?
Which code would be primarily concerned with the management of accounts within Indian Railways?
Which of the following acts is concerned with worker compensation?
Which of the following acts is concerned with worker compensation?
Which document serves as a reference for sales tax on works contracts?
Which document serves as a reference for sales tax on works contracts?
Which document is specifically related to the regulations governing electric transmission lines?
Which document is specifically related to the regulations governing electric transmission lines?
What type of manual pertains to accidents according to the provided content?
What type of manual pertains to accidents according to the provided content?
Which document is described as containing the safety protocols?
Which document is described as containing the safety protocols?
Which document relates to employment conditions?
Which document relates to employment conditions?
What is included in the Schedule of Dimensions?
What is included in the Schedule of Dimensions?
Which document indicates the powers related to establishment matters?
Which document indicates the powers related to establishment matters?
Which of the following documents does not have a specific 'Works' reference?
Which of the following documents does not have a specific 'Works' reference?
Which manual pertains to bridge operations in the provided content?
Which manual pertains to bridge operations in the provided content?
What does the Chief Engineer's circular for the Engineering Department provide information about?
What does the Chief Engineer's circular for the Engineering Department provide information about?
Which document outlines the regulations concerning leaves and passes?
Which document outlines the regulations concerning leaves and passes?
Which specific publications should be supplied to the officers according to the content?
Which specific publications should be supplied to the officers according to the content?
What item is NOT listed as one of the publications to be included in the office Dead Stock Register?
What item is NOT listed as one of the publications to be included in the office Dead Stock Register?
Which publication is specifically allocated to the office of the Chief Engineer?
Which publication is specifically allocated to the office of the Chief Engineer?
In the context provided, how should publications be maintained by individuals after receipt?
In the context provided, how should publications be maintained by individuals after receipt?
Which document is explicitly required to have adequate copies for circulation to lower-ranking engineers?
Which document is explicitly required to have adequate copies for circulation to lower-ranking engineers?
Which title is referred to for the books of reference that should be supplied to officers?
Which title is referred to for the books of reference that should be supplied to officers?
What type of regulations is found under the title 'Regulations, Income Tax'?
What type of regulations is found under the title 'Regulations, Income Tax'?
Which document serves as a guideline for the placing of electric transmission lines?
Which document serves as a guideline for the placing of electric transmission lines?
Which of the following roles is tasked with the responsibility of circulating technical papers?
Which of the following roles is tasked with the responsibility of circulating technical papers?
What is the consequence for officials who fail to return publications before retirement?
What is the consequence for officials who fail to return publications before retirement?
What document outlines the protocols for handling accidents?
What document outlines the protocols for handling accidents?
Which of the following documents is relevant for understanding the safety protocols within the Indian Railways?
Which of the following documents is relevant for understanding the safety protocols within the Indian Railways?
Which of the following statements best summarizes the publication handling procedure?
Which of the following statements best summarizes the publication handling procedure?
Which publication includes guidelines specifically pertaining to the management of bridges and structures?
Which publication includes guidelines specifically pertaining to the management of bridges and structures?
Which of the following publications provides specifications for materials used in works?
Which of the following publications provides specifications for materials used in works?
How many copies of the 'Act, Indian Railway' should the different offices be equipped with?
How many copies of the 'Act, Indian Railway' should the different offices be equipped with?
What is emphasized by the Circular regarding tanks affecting the railway line?
What is emphasized by the Circular regarding tanks affecting the railway line?
What is described in the 'Chief Engineer's circular-Engineering Department'?
What is described in the 'Chief Engineer's circular-Engineering Department'?
Which document relates to working conditions and employment notifications?
Which document relates to working conditions and employment notifications?
Which document serves as a reference for worker compensation regulations within the Indian Railways?
Which document serves as a reference for worker compensation regulations within the Indian Railways?
Which manual is focused on safety in operations?
Which manual is focused on safety in operations?
Which of the following documents is not concerned with financial regulations within the Indian Railways?
Which of the following documents is not concerned with financial regulations within the Indian Railways?
Which publication is specifically intended for orientation on the employment conditions within the Indian Railways?
Which publication is specifically intended for orientation on the employment conditions within the Indian Railways?
What does the 'Schedule of Powers in Estt. and other than establishment matters' pertain to?
What does the 'Schedule of Powers in Estt. and other than establishment matters' pertain to?
In which publication would one find a reference to construction near railway limits?
In which publication would one find a reference to construction near railway limits?
Which document specifically addresses issues related to signalling and interlocking?
Which document specifically addresses issues related to signalling and interlocking?
In the context of the provided content, what does 'General conditions of Contract' refer to?
In the context of the provided content, what does 'General conditions of Contract' refer to?
Which document would primarily provide engineering calculations and guidelines for railway operations?
Which document would primarily provide engineering calculations and guidelines for railway operations?
Which of the following codes specifically deals with the protocols and regulations for the Stores Department?
Which of the following codes specifically deals with the protocols and regulations for the Stores Department?
Which Circular addresses laws related to sales tax on works contracts?
Which Circular addresses laws related to sales tax on works contracts?
What is the responsibility of officials receiving publications for personal use regarding those publications?
What is the responsibility of officials receiving publications for personal use regarding those publications?
How should the Chief Engineer arrange the circulation of publications?
How should the Chief Engineer arrange the circulation of publications?
Which of the following is NOT an act listed as a publication to be supplied to officers?
Which of the following is NOT an act listed as a publication to be supplied to officers?
What is the primary purpose of the Dead Stock Register as mentioned in the content?
What is the primary purpose of the Dead Stock Register as mentioned in the content?
Which group of engineers is responsible for circulating the technical papers?
Which group of engineers is responsible for circulating the technical papers?
What should be equipped in the office of the Chief Engineer according to the content?
What should be equipped in the office of the Chief Engineer according to the content?
How many copies of the 'Act, Indian Railway' should the different offices be equipped with?
How many copies of the 'Act, Indian Railway' should the different offices be equipped with?
Which statement accurately reflects the handling of publications by officials?
Which statement accurately reflects the handling of publications by officials?
What type of technical documents are specifically mentioned for circulation by the Railway Board?
What type of technical documents are specifically mentioned for circulation by the Railway Board?
What is the expected action regarding engineering bulletins issued by Zonal Railways?
What is the expected action regarding engineering bulletins issued by Zonal Railways?
Which publication includes regulations for working conditions and employment notifications?
Which publication includes regulations for working conditions and employment notifications?
What type of manual is specifically concerned with accidents?
What type of manual is specifically concerned with accidents?
Which document provides specifications for materials used in works?
Which document provides specifications for materials used in works?
Which publication deals with the safety protocols for railway operations?
Which publication deals with the safety protocols for railway operations?
Which document outlines the procedures for placing electric transmission lines?
Which document outlines the procedures for placing electric transmission lines?
Which regulation governs leave, passes, and PTOs?
Which regulation governs leave, passes, and PTOs?
What is the primary purpose of the Chief Engineer's circular for the Engineering Department?
What is the primary purpose of the Chief Engineer's circular for the Engineering Department?
Which of the following documents is explicitly focused on working time schedules?
Which of the following documents is explicitly focused on working time schedules?
Which publication addresses the management of bridges and related structures?
Which publication addresses the management of bridges and related structures?
Which document provides guidelines for the use of cranes and hoists in railway operations?
Which document provides guidelines for the use of cranes and hoists in railway operations?
Which code specifically governs the Engineering Department of Indian Railways?
Which code specifically governs the Engineering Department of Indian Railways?
What type of document provides guidelines related to works contracts and sales tax?
What type of document provides guidelines related to works contracts and sales tax?
Which act is specifically related to compensatory measures for workers?
Which act is specifically related to compensatory measures for workers?
Which circular is focused on construction activities near railway limits?
Which circular is focused on construction activities near railway limits?
Which of the following codes does NOT relate to Indian Railways?
Which of the following codes does NOT relate to Indian Railways?
What item is specifically allocated for keeping safety protocols related to engineering?
What item is specifically allocated for keeping safety protocols related to engineering?
Which publication includes guidelines relevant to the establishment of Indian Railways?
Which publication includes guidelines relevant to the establishment of Indian Railways?
Which circular deals with state government regulations impacting railway lines?
Which circular deals with state government regulations impacting railway lines?
Which reference includes essential engineering formulae for personnel?
Which reference includes essential engineering formulae for personnel?
Which code specifically outlines the standards for railway bridges?
Which code specifically outlines the standards for railway bridges?
Study Notes
Books of Reference
- The Chief Engineer is responsible for circulating technical papers and journals to Headquarters Officers and Divisional Engineers.
- The Divisional Engineers should circulate the papers to their Assistant Engineers.
- The publications that should be circulated include technical papers on civil engineering published by the Railway Board, Engineering Bulletins issued by zonal railways, and Monograms issued by RDSO.
- The Chief Engineer's office and the Divisional Engineer's office should have enough copies of all publications.
- The publications are to be recorded in the Dead Stock Register.
- Publications provided to officers are their responsibility during their time with the company.
- Each publication in the list has a column indicating which office should have a copy.
List of Books of Reference
- The Annexure lists 38 publications with corresponding officers who should have access.
- The table also indicates which offices should have a copy of the publication - the Chief Engineer, Divisional Engineer, and Senior Section Engineer (Work).
- There are 39 publications:
- Indian Railway Act
- Land Acquisition Act
- Payment of Wages Act
- Forest Act
- Workmen's Compensation Act
- Alphabetical list of Railway Circulars
- Sales Tax on Works Contracts, Royalty on Minerals
- State Government Circulars
- Indian Railways Code for the Engineering Department
- Indian Railways Code for the Stores Department
- Indian Railways Code for the Mechanical Department
- Indian Railways Code for the Accounts Department
- Indian Railways Establishment Code
- Indian Railways General Codes
- Indian Railways Standard Codes
- Engineering Formulae Pocket Book
- Engineering Standing Orders
- Permanent Way Manual
- Signalling and Interlocking Manual
- Bridge Manual
- Works Manual
- Accident circulars
- Price lists of Stores
- Hours of Employment Regulations
- Income Tax Regulations
- Regulations governing the placing of electric transmission lines
- General and Subsidiary Rules
- Leave, Passes, and PTO Rules
- Safety First Rules
- Schedule of Dimensions
- Schedule of Powers
- Chief Engineer's circulars
- General Conditions of Contract
- Water supply for Railway Engineers
- Works Hand Book of specifications for materials and works
- Working Time Table
- Working of Cranes and Hoists
Circulation of Technical Papers
- The Chief Engineer is responsible for circulating technical papers and journals to Headquarters Officers and Divisional Engineers.
- These publications should relate to Works and deemed necessary.
Books of Reference
- The Chief Engineer, Divisional Engineer, and Senior Section Engineer (Works) are to be equipped with a copy of the books of reference listed in Annexure 12.1.
- The list includes acts such as Indian Railway Act, Land Acquisition Act, and the Payment of Wages Act.
- Other relevant publications include Codes, Manuals, Regulations, Rules, and the Chief Engineer's circulars.
List of Books of Reference
- The list of books of reference includes various publications, including acts, codes, manuals, regulations, and rules related to railway engineering, construction, and operations.
- The publications also include standards and schedules of dimensions, as well as information on water supply for railway employees.
- The Chief Engineer, Divisional Engineer, and Senior Section Engineer (Works) are responsible for keeping copies of these publications in their respective offices.
Books of Reference
- The Chief Engineer is responsible for circulating technical papers and journals to Headquarters Officers and Divisional Engineers.
- The Divisional Engineers are then responsible for circulating these publications to their Assistant Engineers.
- These publications include:
- Technical papers pertaining to Civil Engineering published by the Railway Board
- Engineering Bulletins issued by Zonal Railways
- Monograms issued by RDSO
- Annexure 12.1 details the list of books of reference that each Railway office should be equipped with.
- The Annexure includes publications like:
- The Indian Railway Act
- The Land Acquisition Act
- The Payment of Wages Act
- Circulars about various topics such as construction, sales tax on works contracts, and tanks impacting railway lines
- The Indian Railways Code for the Engineering Department
- The Indian Railways Code for the Stores Department
- The Indian Railways Code for the Mechanical Department
- The Indian Railways Code for the Accounts Department
- The Indian Railways Establishment Code
- The Indian Railways General Codes
- The Indian Railways Standard Codes for Bridges, Structures, and other subjects
- The Engineering Formulae Pocket Book
- The Engineering Standing Orders
- The Permanent Way Manual
- The Signalling and Interlocking Manual
- The Bridge Manual
- The Works Manual
- Accident or circulars pertaining to accidents
- Price Lists of Stores and Stores Nomenclature
- The Hours of Employment Regulations
- The Income Tax Regulations
- Regulations governing the placement of electric transmission lines and underground cables under railway track
- The General and Subsidiary Rules, Parts I and II
- Rules regarding Leave, Passes & PTOs
- The "Safety First" Rules
- The Schedule of Dimensions
- The Schedule of Powers in Establishment and other than establishment matters
- The Chief Engineer's Circular - Engineering Department
- The General Conditions of Contract
- Water Supply for Railway Engineers - IRICEN Publication
- The Works Handbook of Specifications for Materials and Works
- The Working Time Table and Appendix thereto
- The Working of Cranes and Hoists
- Officials who have been provided with publications for their personal use are responsible for the custody of these publications.
- Officials are required to return these publications to the office they retire from.
- The books of reference are part of the Dead Stock Register.
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This quiz focuses on the management and circulation of civil engineering publications within a railway context. It covers responsibilities of Chief Engineers and Divisional Engineers regarding technical papers and journals. Participants will learn about the protocols for ensuring proper access and record-keeping of essential engineering documents.