Comprehensive Parcel Leasing Policy Quiz

A policy designed to increase parcel income by leasing out unused or partially used space in SLR and VP trains.

The objective of CPLP is to maximize income from parcel services by efficiently utilizing available space in trains.

The space available for leasing in SLR trains is one compartment with 4/5 ton capacity.

The VP train's leasable space is for larger parcels, with a capacity of 18/25 tons.

Two compartments of the front SLR and one compartment of the rear SLR of all trains can be leased out.

SLR lease agreements are for a specific direction, from the originating station to the destination.

VP lease agreements cover a round trip, meaning the leased space is available for the entire journey.

The CPLP offers various durations for lease agreements: long-term (5 years), short-term (2 years), temporary (30/60/90 days), or day-to-day (up to 10 days).

Individuals interested in leasing SLR/VP space must register with the Railway at the Division/Zonal level, paying an annual fee.

The registration fee varies based on the type of space leased (SLR/VP) and the estimated annual turnover.

A sum of money paid upfront by a potential buyer or lessee, which is refunded if they are unsuccessful in their bid or lease application.

An amount paid by the winning bidder as a guarantee of their commitment to fulfill the lease agreement.

Minimum amount of security deposit required for each lease space type. This amount is set regardless of the actual lease value.

The minimum amount a seller or lessor is willing to accept for their goods or services.

The minimum amount a seller or lessor is willing to accept for their goods or services. This price is set based on the freight scale and vehicle type.

A contract between a lessee and a lessor for the use of a specific space or vehicle for transporting goods. For SLR type, this price is based on freight scale and vehicle type.

A contract between a lessee and a lessor for the use of a specific space or vehicle for transporting goods.

A process where potential lessees submit bids for a lease space.

The body of officials responsible for evaluating lease tenders, determining the winning bidder, and awarding the lease contract.

The date and time when the lease bids are formally opened and reviewed by the tender committee.

The Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (Sr DCM) and Divisional Commercial Manager (DCM) have the authority to approve tenders directly if the tender value is up to \u20b9 50 lakh.

A tender committee of two Junior Scale officers is responsible for approving tenders between \u20b9 50 lakh and \u20b9 2 crore.

A Junior Scale DCM has the authority to accept tenders between \u20b9 2 crore and \u20b9 2.5 crore.

A Senior Scale DCM approves tenders between \u20b9 2.5 crore and \u20b9 5 crore.

A Junior Administrative Grade (JAG) officer, designated as the Assistant Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), is responsible for approving tenders between \u20b9 5 crore and \u20b9 50 crore.

A JAG officer designated as the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) approves tenders between \u20b9 50 crore and \u20b9 100 crore.

A Chief Commercial Manager (CCM) in charge of Freight Management (FM), the FA&CAO(T), CPTM, and the AGM have the authority to approve tenders over \u20b9 100 crore.

A one-day leave is granted after loading for 30 days if the train runs daily.

A one-day leave is available after loading for 30 trips if the train does not run every day.

If there is no demand for leasing SLR at the originating station, leasing can also be done at an intermediate station with a halt of at least 10 minutes.

Goods can be stacked in the leased space after 10 PM (22:00 hours).

Leaseholders have one hour to stack and remove goods at intermediate stations.

For SLR, if overloading is up to 5% over the permitted carrying capacity (PCC), the leaseholder pays for the extra weight. If it exceeds 5%, a penalty is levied.

For SLR, if overloading exceeds the 5% tolerance limit, the leaseholder faces a lump sum leased freight charge, double the freight rate from source to detection, and a ₹10,000/- penalty per compartment.

For VP, if overloading is within 1 ton, only a lump sum leased freight charge is applicable.

For VP, if overloading is between 1 to 3 tons, the leaseholder pays a lump sum leased freight, double the freight rate from source to detection, and a ₹10,000/- penalty.

For VP, if overloading exceeds 3 tons, the leaseholder faces a lump sum leased freight charge, six times the freight rate from source to detection, and a ₹10,000/- penalty per compartment.

Lease payments are expected one day prior to the loading date. Late payments attract a 5% surcharge.

The leaseholder must submit a loading manifest and declaration form in four copies at the loading point.

The railway issues photo identity cards for 3 leaseholder representatives and free platform permits for laborers.

The primary goal of the Comprehensive Parcel Leasing Policy (CPLP) is to generate more revenue through efficient use of space in trains.

The policy allows leasing of space in SLR and VP trains. SLR offers one compartment (carrying 4-5 tons) while VP provides space for larger parcels (18-25 tons).

Before leasing, individuals need registration (at Division/Zonal level) with registration fees based on annual turnover. This ensures transparency and accountability.

The policy offers lease durations from short-term (2 yrs) to temporary (up to 6 months), catering to various business needs.

An earnest money deposit is required for participating in tenders. This amount acts as a guarantee for serious participation.

The leaseholder must submit a loading manifest and declaration form in four copies at the loading point. This documents the goods being transported.

While loading, care is taken to avoid overload. Strict penalties are imposed for exceeding weight limits to ensure safety and fair competition.

Payments for leased space are due a day before the loading date. Late payments attract a surcharge, encouraging timely payment.

Leased compartments are available for stacking goods after 10 PM. This allows efficient utilization of space during off-peak hours.

The railway issues photo identity cards for registered leaseholders, enabling smooth identification and access at railway premises.

Minimum amount of security deposit required for each lease space type. It's regardless of the actual lease value.

The Tender Committee analyzes bids and decides who gets the lease based on the value of the tender.

The Tender Committee's authority to accept a bid directly depends on the value: up to \u20b9 50 lakh, Sr DCM and DCM decide; between \u20b9 50 lakh and \u20b9 2 crore, two Junior Scale officers decide.

A leaseholder can stack goods in the leased space 2 hours before the train departs for SLR, and 3 hours for VP.

One-day leave is given after loading for 30 days if the train runs daily, else it's given after 30 trips.

If there's no demand for SLR leasing at the originating station, it can be leased at an intermediate station with a minimum 10-minute halt.

The leaseholder is responsible for loading and unloading goods within the allotted time: 30 minutes for SLR and 3 hours for VP.

The priority for leasing is: originating to destination, originating to intermediate, intermediate to destination, and finally intermediate to intermediate.

If there's overloading, the leaseholder pays extra freight for SLR up to 5%, beyond that a penalty is levied.

A leaseholder must provide a loading manifest and declaration form in four copies at the loading point.

The lease payment is due a day before loading, with a 5% surcharge for late payments.

If the overloading is within 5% of the permitted carrying capacity (PCC), the leaseholder is charged only for the extra weight. However, exceeding this limit results in additional penalties.