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What is the time frame within which overcharges must be discovered for a refund to be processed?

  • Two years
  • Three months
  • One year
  • Six months (correct)

What document is prepared by the Claims Office after verifying the refund due?

  • Refund List
  • Payment Acknowledgment
  • Invoice Receipt
  • Overcharge Sheet (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a reason for an overcharge that requires an Overcharge Sheet?

  • Incorrect customer details (correct)
  • Amount twice paid
  • Error in distance
  • Rebate not given

What must be included in the list of unclaimed overcharges regarding the amounts?

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What must the Claims Office request from Station Masters when processing a refund?

<p>Full names and addresses of the entitled parties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if an item listed as an overcharge also appears on an already certified Overcharge Sheet?

<p>Remove it from the list (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final action taken by the Traffic Accounts Office after certifying an Overcharge Sheet?

<p>Sends a Pay Order for payment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of Overcharge Sheets require certification by a competent officer of the Traffic Department?

<p>Overcharge Sheets for lost, stolen, or destroyed consignments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly reflects the check process for claims amounting to Rs. 10,000 and above?

<p>All claims should be internally checked for certification of admissibility. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum value for claims subject to prior internal checks without being classified as decretal cases?

<p>Rs. 75,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for all claims of value below Rs. 10,000 in terms of post checks?

<p>They require 100% post checks on selected working days. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the check of Compensation Claims?

<p>Claims under Rs. 10,000 do not require any form of verification. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be certified by the competent Traffic authority if demurrage and wharfage charges are foregone?

<p>Remission Cum Pay Order (RCPO) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under which condition is the Overcharge claimed not valid regarding timing?

<p>If claimed after six months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of check applied to amounts above Rs. 500 and up to Rs. 1000?

<p>10 percent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required when charging commodities placed under owners risk at railway risk?

<p>Necessary charges must be realized (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the Overcharge Sheet if it relates to an item already in the list of Unclaimed Overcharges?

<p>It will not be processed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked regarding haulage charges for loaded containers?

<p>They must be accurately documented (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct charging procedure for Terminal Access charges if the Terminal is rail owned?

<p>They must be charged both ways (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the amount proposed to be refunded calculated?

<p>Difference between charged and should be columns (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of charges must be collected when applicable GST is included?

<p>It must always be collected (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must occur if an amount is paid/collected more than once regarding overcharge claims?

<p>Claim must be made within three years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thing that should be checked on an Overcharge Sheet for certification?

<p>All required information is present (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In case of a weight error, which document must accompany the Overcharge Sheet?

<p>Station Master's letter or telegram admitting the overcharge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for certifying the correct weight on the Overcharge Sheet?

<p>The Traffic Officer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be included if the consignment was not weighed?

<p>Certification by Commercial authority to that effect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the certification include if the Overcharge Sheet pertains to an invoice booked under SWA?

<p>Particulars of weighment and penal freight realization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of charges should be levied in case of overloading as per extant rule?

<p>Punitive charges (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Goods not classified elsewhere should be charged at which rate?

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What must the charges on the Overcharge Sheet be based on?

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What additional documentation is necessary when checking the correctness of charges on an Overcharge Sheet?

<p>Related Invoice/Parcels Way Bill (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the amount of 'freight actually collected' be verified against?

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What is a necessary action to prevent double payment for Foreign Traffic?

<p>Surrender the original RR copy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should the certified Overcharge Sheets be returned after accounts certification?

<p>To the Traffic Department (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required to maintain records of Overcharge Sheets?

<p>A separate register for outstanding claims (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must the Traffic Officer send monthly to the Accounts Office?

<p>A list of Pay Orders issued (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if a Pay Order has not been received?

<p>Notify the Traffic Officer about it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What record is maintained for Overcharge Sheets?

<p>A register of amounts and particulars passed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are Overcharge Sheets handled on Railways where the refund is arranged by the Accounts Office?

<p>They are retained in the Accounts Office (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which document is used as proof of surrender for ETRR?

<p>System generated transaction slip (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be noted in the register against relevant entries of Pay Orders?

<p>Number and date of Pay Order (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of certifying Overcharge Sheets by a competent officer of the Traffic Department?

<p>To clear outstanding amounts related to lost or damaged consignments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for claims below Rs. 10,000 in terms of oversight?

<p>Subject to 100% post check on one random day each month (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action should be taken if the signature on an Overcharge Sheet does not match the specimen signature in the register?

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What percentage of claims for amounts Rs. 10,000 and above must be post-checked as specified for non-decretal cases?

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What documentation must accompany the Overcharge Sheet if the consignment was not weighed?

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What must be included in the statement to prevent multiple refunds for the same overcharge transaction?

<p>Remarks related to the inclusion in the unclaimed overcharges list (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Claims Office in the refund process?

<p>To prepare and certify Pay Orders for refunds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Upon discovering an overcharge due to a weight error, which document is primarily required for the Overcharge Sheet submission?

<p>Overcharge Sheet (COM/0.7 Revised) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance must the Claims Office prepare an Overcharge Sheet?

<p>In the event of a rebate not being given (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT specifically outlined as a reason for needing an Overcharge Sheet?

<p>Excess loading charges (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What actions should be taken by Station Masters when an overcharge is identified?

<p>Intimate full names and addresses of refund claimants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a claim involves an excess DD amount, which process follows certification of the Overcharge Sheet?

<p>A Pay Order is arranged for the customer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What verification is required when demurrage and wharfage charges are foregone?

<p>Certification of the Remission Cum Pay Order by the competent authority (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is an Overcharge Sheet considered invalid regarding the timing of claims?

<p>If not claimed within six months from the date of delivery or payment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of checks applied to the amount above Rs. 2000 and up to Rs. 5000?

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What must be true if Commodities are charged at railway risk when owners’ risk is applicable?

<p>Necessary charges for railway risk must be realized. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action is required if the Overcharge Sheet relates to an item also included in the list of Unclaimed Overcharges?

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In the context of railway freight, how is the proposed refund amount calculated?

<p>By finding the difference between ‘charged’ and ‘should be’ columns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What checks are necessary for haulage charges associated with loaded containers?

<p>Correct charging for both notified and un-notified commodities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding checks for amounts less than Rs. 500?

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What must occur if an Overcharge is paid more than once?

<p>Claims should be submitted within 3 years from the date of the second payment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be included on the Overcharge Sheet when an error in weight is claimed?

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What must accompany the Overcharge Sheet if the weight result has been provided by another station?

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In case of an error due to incorrect description or routing, what document must be certified?

<p>The correct description of the goods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When charged incorrectly, how should goods not classified elsewhere be billed?

<p>At the prescribed composite class for the type of wagon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element is necessary to verify the charges on an Overcharge Sheet?

<p>The charges must be based on the particulars in the 'should be' column (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What certification must be provided if no weighment was conducted for the consignment?

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When levying punitive charges for overloading, what must be ensured?

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What document is essential for validating the correctness of a charge on the Overcharge Sheet?

<p>The weighbridge clerk's signed weighment sheet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be certified regarding PCC for Overcharge Sheets?

<p>The type of route, commodity, wagon type, and date of loading (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the remark made against the relevant entry in the Returns regarding an Overcharge Sheet?

<p>To prevent a second claim for the same transaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the case of Foreign Traffic, what must be enclosed with the Pay-Order to avoid double payment?

<p>The original copy of the RR surrendered by the Customer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must the certified Overcharge Sheets be used for after being returned to the Traffic Department?

<p>To arrange the issue of necessary Pay Orders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken regarding the register maintained for Overcharge Sheets?

<p>It should reconcile outstanding claims and monitor all related overcharge sheets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the Traffic Officer do regarding Pay Orders issued each month?

<p>Send a list of issued Pay Orders to the Accounts Office (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the refund is arranged by the Accounts Office, what happens to the certified Overcharge Sheets?

<p>They are retained in the Accounts Office for payment processing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required to be maintained in the register concerning Overcharge Sheets?

<p>A record of checks made for post verifications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After the accounts certification of Overcharge Sheets, what is the next expected action?

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What type of document serves as proof of surrender of RR for ETRR transactions?

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What should the Accounts Office do in relation to the lists provided by the Traffic Officer regarding Pay Orders?

<p>Cross-check them against the register of Overcharge Sheets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Overcharge

Money collected in excess of the correct amount, due to mistakes in weight, distance, rates, or other factors.

Unclaimed Overcharge List

A list of overcharges discovered by the Accounts Office, sent to the Claims Office for processing.

Overcharge Sheet (COM/0.7 Revised)

A document used to formally record and authorize the refund of an overcharge.

Certification of Overcharge Sheet

The process of verifying the accuracy of an Overcharge Sheet by the Accounts Office to ensure the amount to be refunded is correct.

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Refund Recipient

The individual or company who is entitled to receive the overcharge refund.

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Overcharge Amount

The difference between the incorrect amount collected and the correct amount due.

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Intimation by Station Master

Collecting details about the refund recipient (name, address) and the amount collected to determine the refund amount.

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Complete Overcharge Sheet Information

Verifying that the Overcharge Sheet includes all necessary details as per the form's requirements.

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Matching Particulars

Confirming that the details mentioned on the Overcharge Sheet match the corresponding Invoice, Way-Bill, or other relevant documents.

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Overcharge Sheet for Weight Error: Complete Weighment Details

Ensuring that the Overcharge Sheet for weight discrepancies has complete details of the weighment process on its back.

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Overcharge Sheet for Weight Error: Station Confirmation

Verifying that the Overcharge Sheet includes a letter or telegram from the originating station confirming the weight discrepancy.

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Overcharge Sheet for Weight Error: Traffic Officer Certification

Checking that the correct weight is certified by the responsible Traffic Officer on the Overcharge Sheet.

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Overcharge Sheet for SWA Booking: Claims Office Details

Confirming that when the Overcharge Sheet is related to an invoice booked under SWA, the Claims office has provided details of the weighment and any penal freight incurred.

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Unweighed Consignments: Commercial Authority Certification

Verifying that for consignments not weighed, the Commercial authority has provided written confirmation.

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PCC Certification

Checking that the correct PCC, determined by the route, commodity, wagon type, and loading date, is certified by the Commercial authority.

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Overloading Punitive Charges

Ensuring that punitive charges for overloading, as per existing rules, have been correctly applied.

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Loading and Unloading by Owners

The conditions regarding loading and unloading by the owner must be met to use the "should be" rates.

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Owners Risk vs. Railway Risk

If goods are shipped under "Owners Risk" but charged at "Railway Risk", the correct charges must be applied.

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Calculating Overcharge Refunds

Overcharge refunds are calculated by subtracting the amount shown in the "should be" column from the amount "charged".

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RCPO Certification for Waived Charges

When demurrage and wharfage charges are waived, the Remission Cum Pay Order (RCPO) must be certified by a competent Traffic authority.

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Overcharge Claim Time Limit

Overcharge claims must be filed within six months from the date of payment or delivery, whichever is later.

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Double Payment Claim Time Limit

A claim for double payment must be made within three years from the date of the second payment.

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Overcharge Sheet Exclusion

Overcharge sheets should not include items already listed in the unclaimed overcharge list.

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Post-Check of Overcharge Refunds

A specific percentage of overcharge refunds are checked depending on the amount, from 10% to 100%.

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Container Haulage Charges

In case of container traffic, haulage charges for loaded and empty containers must be correctly charged.

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Container Terminal Charges

Terminal access charges and other charges like development and punitive charges must be accurately levied for container traffic.

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Overcharge Sheet

A document used to record and authorize the refund of excess money collected due to errors.

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Register of Overcharge Sheets

A register used to track Overcharge Sheets, reconcile outstanding claims, and monitor claims that are being processed.

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Overcharge System

A system for verifying the accuracy of freight charges and issuing refunds for overcharges.

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Overcharge Detection

The process of identifying and resolving errors in freight charging.

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Returning Overcharge Sheets

The process of returning the certified Overcharge Sheet to the Traffic Department for arranging payment to the refund recipient.

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Pay Order List

A list of Pay Orders issued by the Traffic Officer, sent monthly to the Accounts Office for reconciliation.

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Pay Order Reconciliation

Reconciling the Pay Order List with the Register of Overcharge Sheets to ensure all Pay Orders have been accounted for.

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What is an Overcharge Sheet?

A document used to officially record and authorize the refund of an overcharge.

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Where are the rules for using Overcharge Sheets?

Specific sections in the Indian Railway Commercial Manual outline when Overcharge Sheets can be certified by stations to clear outstanding liabilities.

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How do you check the signature on an Overcharge Sheet?

Specimen signatures are recorded in a register to ensure the authenticity of Overcharge Sheets.

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How are compensation claims for goods or coaching services verified?

Claims for compensation related to goods, coaching, and associated pay orders are subject to different levels of check depending on the claim amount.

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What happens to the results of the compensation claim post-check?

The results of a post-check for compensation claims above Rs. 10,000 are reported to the relevant department head monthly.

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What is an overcharge?

Money collected above the correct amount due to errors in freight calculation, weight, distance, or other factors.

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What is an unclaimed overcharge list?

A list of overcharges discovered by the Accounts Office that are sent to the Claims Office for processing.

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What is the certification of an Overcharge Sheet?

The process of verifying the accuracy of an Overcharge Sheet by the Accounts Office, ensuring the amount to be refunded is correct.

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Who is the refund recipient?

The person or company entitled to receive the overcharge refund.

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What is the overcharge amount?

The difference between the incorrect amount collected and the correct amount due.

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What is the Station Master's role in processing overcharge refunds?

Collecting details about the refund recipient (name, address) and the amount collected to determine the refund amount.

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Complete Information

An Overcharge Sheet must include all necessary information as specified in the form itself, and this should be checked for completeness.

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Weight Error: Full Details

When an Overcharge Sheet is created due to a weight error, the reverse side of the sheet must provide full details of the weight measurement process.

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Weight Error: Station Confirmation

If the weight discrepancy is communicated by another station, the Overcharge Sheet should be accompanied by a letter or telegram from that station acknowledging the overcharge.

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Weight Error: Traffic Officer Certification

The responsible Traffic Officer must certify the correct weight on the Overcharge Sheet when there's a discrepancy in weight.

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Unweighed Consignments: Certification

For consignments that haven't been weighed, the Commercial authority must provide a written statement confirming this.

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Error in Description or Routing: Traffic Officer Certification

When calculating overcharges based on errors in goods description or routing, the Traffic Officer must certify the correct description or route on the Overcharge Sheet.

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Correctness of Class Charged

The correct class of goods should be determined based on the type of wagon used (open, covered, flat, etc.) and verified to ensure the correct charges are applied.

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Correct Calculation of Overcharge

Overcharges should be calculated using the details from the "should be" column of the Overcharge Sheet, and these should be checked against the related Invoice or Way Bill.

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What needs to be done for waived demurrage and wharfage charges?

An overcharge sheet must be certified by a competent Traffic authority when demurrage and wharfage charges are waived.

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What's the rule for charges if goods are shipped under 'Owners Risk', but charged at 'Railway Risk'?

When goods are shipped under "Owners Risk" but charged at "Railway Risk", the correct charges must be applied.

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What condition must be met for using the 'should be' rates?

To use the 'should be' rates, the conditions regarding loading and unloading by the owner must be met.

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How are overcharge refunds calculated?

Overcharge refunds are calculated by subtracting the amount shown in the 'should be' column from the amount 'charged'.

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What are the time limits for overcharge claims?

Overcharge claims must be filed within six months from the date of payment or delivery, whichever is later. For double payments, the claim must be made within three years from the date of the second payment.

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What is the rule for including items in an overcharge sheet?

An overcharge sheet must not include items already listed in the unclaimed overcharge list.

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What kind of check is applied to overcharge sheets?

Overcharge sheets are subject to a post-check, with the percentage of checks increasing based on the refund amount.

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What charges need to be considered for container traffic?

In container traffic, haulage charges for loaded and empty containers, terminal access charges, development charges, and punitive charges must all be correctly charged.

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What is a Pay Order List?

A list of Pay Orders issued by the Traffic Officer is sent monthly to the Accounts Office for reconciliation.

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Specimen Signatures

These are used to verify the signatures on Overcharge Sheets by comparing them to authenticated signatures of authorized officers.

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Overcharge Sheet Certification

Specific sections in the Indian Railway Commercial Manual outline when stations can certify Overcharge Sheets to clear outstanding liabilities.

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Compensation Claim Verification

The Traffic Accounts Office verifies claims for compensation, especially those related to goods, coaching services, and associated payments, based on the claim amount.

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Compensation Claim Post-Check

Claims for compensation exceeding 10,000 rupees undergo a post-check, and the results are reported to the relevant departmental head each month.

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Verifying Freight Collected

Documents like paid statements and machine abstracts are used to verify the amount of freight actually collected, as recorded in the Overcharge Sheet. This ensures accurate calculations for refunds.

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Preventing Double Claims

To prevent double claims, a remark or certification is applied to the Overcharge Sheet and relevant Returns to mark the handling of the claim. This helps avoid repeated refunds for the same transaction.

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Original Receipt For International Shipments

For international shipments, the original receipt acknowledging freight payment is submitted by the customer to the Traffic Department with the overcharge claim. This prevents paying twice, either at the origin or destination.

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Returning Certified Overcharge Sheets

After the Accounts Office verifies and certifies the Overcharge Sheet, it's sent back to the Traffic Department to arrange the refund payment to the rightful recipient.

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Monthly Pay Order List

The Traffic Officer responsible for issuing refund payments creates a monthly list of pay orders, which is then checked by the Accounts Office against the register of overcharge sheets to ensure all payments are accounted for.

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Overcharge Sheet Retention by Accounts

When the Accounts Office handles the refund process, the certified Overcharge Sheet remains with them instead of being sent back to the Traffic Department. This ensures the Accounts Office can directly arrange payment to the rightful recipient.

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Traffic Officer's Monthly Pay Order Report

To ensure accountability and prevent discrepancies, the Traffic Officer is required to send a monthly list of pay orders they issued to the Accounts Office. This list is then checked against the register of overcharge sheets.

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Study Notes

Refund of Unclaimed Overcharges

  • Overcharges exceeding prescribed limits, discovered within six months of collection, are listed by collecting stations.
  • Duplicate lists, detailing amounts clearly (in figures and words), are sent to the Claims Office.
  • Claims Office contacts Station Masters for names and addresses of entitled parties and details of freight collection (cash, credit note, or E-payment).
  • Overcharge Sheet (COM/0.7 Revised) is prepared, certified by Claims Office, then sent to Traffic Accounts for payment processing.
  • Overcharges should be checked to ensure no item is part of a previously certified claim.

Checking Overcharge Sheets

  • Sheets must include all required information, matching invoice/parcels details.
  • Weight errors (distance, routing, wagons), mistakes in rates, and amounts paid twice are potential causes for overcharges.
  • Full weighment details, including communication of results from forwarding/other stations, are needed for weight errors. A weighment sheet signed by weighbridge clerk is necessary.
  • Punitive charges for overloads and correct commodity/wagon type certification are crucial.
  • Goods classifications are important (open, covered, etc.)
  • Loading and unloading conditions, if applicable, should be noted.
  • Refund amount is the difference between "charged" and "should be" columns.
  • Demurrage and wharfage foregone should be noted on the sheet.
  • Claims for overcharges must be submitted within six months.
  • Overcharge sheet must not already be in the unclaimed list.
  • For Container traffic, haulage charges for loaded, empty, and half-loaded containers are verified as correct. Rail owned terminal charges are likewise important. Correct charges are also calculated for Development and Punitive charges (like overloading) based on Commodity Class and weighment. GST needs to be accounted for and verified. Freight collected figures must match documents.
  • In case of Overcharge Sheet for an invoice booked under SWA, Claims office should furnish details of weighment and realization of penal freight. Consignment weighment certification is needed if no weighment has occurred. Certification of Commercial Authority is needed for cases where consignment is not weighed and appropriate PCC, if applicable, is confirmed. Punitive charges should be calculated correctly.

Container Traffic Overcharge Sheets

  • Haulage charges (loaded/empty/half-loaded containers) must be accurately recorded.
  • Rail-owned terminal charges (inbound/outbound) are vital.
  • Correct charges are also calculated for Development and Punitive charges (like overloading) based on Commodity Class and weighment. GST needs to be accounted for and verified. Freight collected figures must match documents.

Processing Overcharge Sheets

  • Amounts and other particulars recorded in a register for claims reconciliation.
  • Certified sheets for refunds arranged by the Accounts Office are kept there.
  • Traffic Officers issue monthly lists of Pay Orders that are reconciled with the Overcharge Sheet Register.
  • Unreceived Pay Orders are to be notified.
  • Overcharge Sheets related to outstanding stations (per Chapter IX and XVIII of the Commercial Manual) need certification from a competent officer.
  • Sheets regarding lost, stolen, or overcarried goods or demurrage/wharfage claims need certification by a competent officer.
  • Overcharge sheets for "free" Invoices/Parcel Way Bills for goods/parcels that are over carried or transferred to the Lost Property Office are not accepted.

Checking Compensation Claims

  • Compensation claims (excluding decretal cases) above Rs. 75,000 or those above Rs. 10,000 (in decretal cases) are checked for prior certification of admissibility with matching of amounts and certified values. Internal checks for compensation claim admissibility and order details are necessary to ensure appropriate amounts are indicated.
  • 100% post-check of Pay orders on at least two working days a month, verified by an officer of a certain minimum rank, is required.

Demurrage and Wharfage Claims

  • Statements are checked for undercharges, and error sheets are prepared for recovery if necessary.
  • Demurrage/wharfage amounts, and related documents (RR numbers on MRs), need to match. All submitted MRs should match total amounts remitted.
  • Claims must be processed according to railway board guidelines and within prescribed timeframes.
  • Waiver amounts and any special circumstances should align with the Pay Order. Demurrage/Wharfage statements need to ensure there are no undercharges. If undercharges are identified, an error statement is created, and the amount is recovered before refund claims are processed.

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