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What are goods called when they exceed the permissible carrying capacity or are unloaded in excess according to the seal card and railway receipt?
What are goods called when they exceed the permissible carrying capacity or are unloaded in excess according to the seal card and railway receipt?
According to Section 73, which of the following charges can the Railway Administration recover for overloading of goods?
According to Section 73, which of the following charges can the Railway Administration recover for overloading of goods?
Under Punitive Charges for over loading Rules-2020, at which point are punitive charges levied for excess goods loaded in wagons?
Under Punitive Charges for over loading Rules-2020, at which point are punitive charges levied for excess goods loaded in wagons?
Under what condition are punitive charges NOT collected if excess goods are detected at the originating station?
Under what condition are punitive charges NOT collected if excess goods are detected at the originating station?
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What is 'Situation A' concerning aggregated payload in a rake?
What is 'Situation A' concerning aggregated payload in a rake?
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According to the provided information, what is the punitive charge for excess weight beyond 3.5 T in situation 'A' for BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC and BCFCM wagons?
According to the provided information, what is the punitive charge for excess weight beyond 3.5 T in situation 'A' for BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC and BCFCM wagons?
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In Situation B, what is the punitive charge for excess weight of more than 1T and up to 4T for all wagons except BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC & BCFCM?
In Situation B, what is the punitive charge for excess weight of more than 1T and up to 4T for all wagons except BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC & BCFCM?
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For container traffic, what is the punitive charge for excess weight more than 1T and up to 4T in Situation A?
For container traffic, what is the punitive charge for excess weight more than 1T and up to 4T in Situation A?
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What is the consequence if a railway package has more than one marking on it?
What is the consequence if a railway package has more than one marking on it?
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If the excess weight of a wagon is 2 T in situation 'B' for BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC and BCFCM wagons, how is the punitive charge calculated?
If the excess weight of a wagon is 2 T in situation 'B' for BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC and BCFCM wagons, how is the punitive charge calculated?
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Which situation involves a higher punitive charge for excess weight over the permissible carrying capacity of a rake?
Which situation involves a higher punitive charge for excess weight over the permissible carrying capacity of a rake?
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What is the first step in the process of disposing of unconnected wagon load consignments?
What is the first step in the process of disposing of unconnected wagon load consignments?
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If excess goods are detected in a wagon (other than BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC & BCFCM) with an excess weight of 5T in Situation B, what punitive charge applies?
If excess goods are detected in a wagon (other than BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC & BCFCM) with an excess weight of 5T in Situation B, what punitive charge applies?
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In situation 'A', if the excess weight is within tolerance, how is it charged?
In situation 'A', if the excess weight is within tolerance, how is it charged?
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For container traffic in Situation B, what is the punitive charge for excess weight up to 1 ton?
For container traffic in Situation B, what is the punitive charge for excess weight up to 1 ton?
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Which of the following is a reason for goods becoming unconnected?
Which of the following is a reason for goods becoming unconnected?
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In which situation for the BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC and BCFCM wagons, is the punitive charge calculated on the entire weight over PCC, if the excess weight is beyond the tolerance limit?
In which situation for the BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC and BCFCM wagons, is the punitive charge calculated on the entire weight over PCC, if the excess weight is beyond the tolerance limit?
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What action should be taken with an unconnected wagon if it is sealed?
What action should be taken with an unconnected wagon if it is sealed?
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What is the punitive charge for excess weight up to 0.5 T in situation 'A' for BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC and BCFCM wagons?
What is the punitive charge for excess weight up to 0.5 T in situation 'A' for BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC and BCFCM wagons?
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After locating the transit invoice, abstract invoice, railway markings, pocket label, and paste on label, what is the next step for an unconnected wagon?
After locating the transit invoice, abstract invoice, railway markings, pocket label, and paste on label, what is the next step for an unconnected wagon?
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What is the maximum timeframe within which an unconnected wagon should be connected, before its goods are unloaded?
What is the maximum timeframe within which an unconnected wagon should be connected, before its goods are unloaded?
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If a package has no markings, what is the first step in trying to connect the package?
If a package has no markings, what is the first step in trying to connect the package?
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What action is taken if efforts to connect a package are not successful?
What action is taken if efforts to connect a package are not successful?
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What is the definition of unclaimed goods?
What is the definition of unclaimed goods?
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Within how many days of a notice being sent, must the consignee claim goods after notice, according to section 84?
Within how many days of a notice being sent, must the consignee claim goods after notice, according to section 84?
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If the consignee's details are unknown, who is served the notice for unclaimed goods delivery?
If the consignee's details are unknown, who is served the notice for unclaimed goods delivery?
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How soon after unloading must livestock or perishable items be delivered?
How soon after unloading must livestock or perishable items be delivered?
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What is the maximum time limit for storing food grains and pulses before they are auctioned?
What is the maximum time limit for storing food grains and pulses before they are auctioned?
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What is the maximum storage period for non-food grain and non-pulse items before they are auctioned?
What is the maximum storage period for non-food grain and non-pulse items before they are auctioned?
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If packages are unloaded from a sealed SLR or wagon, what action is immediately initiated?
If packages are unloaded from a sealed SLR or wagon, what action is immediately initiated?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of commodity that is handed over to its respective department rather than being auctioned?
Which of the following is NOT a type of commodity that is handed over to its respective department rather than being auctioned?
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What is the primary goal of the Not Received Cell (NR Cell) on Indian Railways?
What is the primary goal of the Not Received Cell (NR Cell) on Indian Railways?
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Who is primarily responsible for handling the work of the Not Received Cell (NR Cell)?
Who is primarily responsible for handling the work of the Not Received Cell (NR Cell)?
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What is the first step in the process of preparing goods for auction?
What is the first step in the process of preparing goods for auction?
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How many days in advance of the auction must a notice be published in a local newspaper?
How many days in advance of the auction must a notice be published in a local newspaper?
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What information is NOT included in the auction notice?
What information is NOT included in the auction notice?
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Who is allowed to participate in public auctions?
Who is allowed to participate in public auctions?
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What happens to the money obtained from auctioning goods?
What happens to the money obtained from auctioning goods?
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If a party claims the goods after the auction, what amount does the railway deposit?
If a party claims the goods after the auction, what amount does the railway deposit?
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What happens if goods/wagons reported at divisional level could not be traced by the end of the month?
What happens if goods/wagons reported at divisional level could not be traced by the end of the month?
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A rake is found to have an aggregated payload exceeding its combined permissible carrying capacity. If the excess weight in a particular wagon (other than BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC & BCFCM) is 3.5T, how would the punitive charge be calculated?
A rake is found to have an aggregated payload exceeding its combined permissible carrying capacity. If the excess weight in a particular wagon (other than BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC & BCFCM) is 3.5T, how would the punitive charge be calculated?
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In a scenario where 'Situation A' applies to a rake, and a container is loaded with an excess weight of 2.5T, what is the method for calculating the punitive charge?
In a scenario where 'Situation A' applies to a rake, and a container is loaded with an excess weight of 2.5T, what is the method for calculating the punitive charge?
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A wagon, not of type BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC or BCFCM, is found to have an overload of 1.5 tons in 'Situation A'. What punitive charge calculation is applied?
A wagon, not of type BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC or BCFCM, is found to have an overload of 1.5 tons in 'Situation A'. What punitive charge calculation is applied?
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If a container exceeds its permissible carrying capacity and falls under 'Situation B', with an excess weight of 3T, what punitive charge applies?
If a container exceeds its permissible carrying capacity and falls under 'Situation B', with an excess weight of 3T, what punitive charge applies?
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If a wagon (excluding BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC & BCFCM) is found to have 4.5 tons of excess weight in 'Situation B', how is the punitive charge calculated?
If a wagon (excluding BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC & BCFCM) is found to have 4.5 tons of excess weight in 'Situation B', how is the punitive charge calculated?
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A container is found to be overloaded by 0.8T in 'Situation A'. What is the applied punitive charge?
A container is found to be overloaded by 0.8T in 'Situation A'. What is the applied punitive charge?
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A wagon, not of the BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC or BCFCM types, is overloaded, and during inspection, it determined the scenario is ‘Situation B,’ the cargo was over by 2 tons. What is the penalty assessed?
A wagon, not of the BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC or BCFCM types, is overloaded, and during inspection, it determined the scenario is ‘Situation B,’ the cargo was over by 2 tons. What is the penalty assessed?
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The punitive charge for a container found with excess weight of 5T in 'Situation A', is calculated as
The punitive charge for a container found with excess weight of 5T in 'Situation A', is calculated as
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If excess goods are detected at the originating station, and the party doesn't adjust the load, under what circumstances would punitive charges be applicable?
If excess goods are detected at the originating station, and the party doesn't adjust the load, under what circumstances would punitive charges be applicable?
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A wagon, not of type BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC or BCFCM, is found to have an excess weight of 1.25T. This falls under 'Situation B'. What method is used to calculate the punitive charge?
A wagon, not of type BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC or BCFCM, is found to have an excess weight of 1.25T. This falls under 'Situation B'. What method is used to calculate the punitive charge?
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What is the maximum punitive charge applicable for excess weight beyond 3.5 T in Situation B for BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC and BCFCM wagons?
What is the maximum punitive charge applicable for excess weight beyond 3.5 T in Situation B for BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC and BCFCM wagons?
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What happens to unclaimed goods if the consignee fails to take delivery within 7 days of receiving the legal notice?
What happens to unclaimed goods if the consignee fails to take delivery within 7 days of receiving the legal notice?
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What action is taken for a sealed unconnected wagon when making efforts to connect it?
What action is taken for a sealed unconnected wagon when making efforts to connect it?
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What is the maximum storage period for goods other than food grains and pulses before they will be auctioned?
What is the maximum storage period for goods other than food grains and pulses before they will be auctioned?
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Under which circumstance will punitive charges be recovered for excess weight under Situation A?
Under which circumstance will punitive charges be recovered for excess weight under Situation A?
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What is NOT a reason for goods being classified as unconnected?
What is NOT a reason for goods being classified as unconnected?
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If an unconnected wagon is sealed, what is the primary action taken immediately?
If an unconnected wagon is sealed, what is the primary action taken immediately?
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If the excess weight of a wagon is 2 T in Situation A, how will it be charged?
If the excess weight of a wagon is 2 T in Situation A, how will it be charged?
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What is the first action taken when there is no marking on packages during the connection process?
What is the first action taken when there is no marking on packages during the connection process?
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According to the procedures for unconnected goods, what is done if the goods cannot be connected within the given timeframe?
According to the procedures for unconnected goods, what is done if the goods cannot be connected within the given timeframe?
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What happens to unconnected goods if they are not addressed within a set timeframe?
What happens to unconnected goods if they are not addressed within a set timeframe?
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What is the required action if livestock or perishable goods are not claimed within 12 hours from unloading?
What is the required action if livestock or perishable goods are not claimed within 12 hours from unloading?
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Which of the following statements regarding the handling of unconnected goods is incorrect?
Which of the following statements regarding the handling of unconnected goods is incorrect?
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What is the protocol if a consignment is unclaimed, and the consignee's name and address are unknown?
What is the protocol if a consignment is unclaimed, and the consignee's name and address are unknown?
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What happens if excess goods are detected without any railway marking on the packages?
What happens if excess goods are detected without any railway marking on the packages?
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Which type of goods will NOT be auctioned but handed over to their respective departments?
Which type of goods will NOT be auctioned but handed over to their respective departments?
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What action must be taken if goods are unloaded from a sealed SLR or wagon?
What action must be taken if goods are unloaded from a sealed SLR or wagon?
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In the event of an unconnected wagon, which is the first step to take to try to connect it?
In the event of an unconnected wagon, which is the first step to take to try to connect it?
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What happens if goods consisting of food grains and pulses are not claimed within 2 months of unloading?
What happens if goods consisting of food grains and pulses are not claimed within 2 months of unloading?
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When is a punitive charge levied in Situation B for weight exceeding the tolerance limit?
When is a punitive charge levied in Situation B for weight exceeding the tolerance limit?
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What is the maximum time allowed for unconnected wagons to be connected before the goods must be unloaded?
What is the maximum time allowed for unconnected wagons to be connected before the goods must be unloaded?
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What is the document required to be posted at the auction site prior to auctioning goods?
What is the document required to be posted at the auction site prior to auctioning goods?
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What happens to the revenue generated from the auction of goods?
What happens to the revenue generated from the auction of goods?
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Who is responsible for handling the work of the Not Received Cell?
Who is responsible for handling the work of the Not Received Cell?
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What is a requirement for the auction process before the goods can be auctioned?
What is a requirement for the auction process before the goods can be auctioned?
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Which statement is TRUE regarding railway auctions?
Which statement is TRUE regarding railway auctions?
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If goods are reported untraceable at the end of the month at the divisional level, what is the subsequent action?
If goods are reported untraceable at the end of the month at the divisional level, what is the subsequent action?
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Which of the following is NOT a condition for auctioning unclaimed goods?
Which of the following is NOT a condition for auctioning unclaimed goods?
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What may happen if the reserve price for a package is not met in an auction?
What may happen if the reserve price for a package is not met in an auction?
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Which types of goods are specifically not auctioned but handed over to their respective departments?
Which types of goods are specifically not auctioned but handed over to their respective departments?
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What is the primary function of the Not Received Cell (NR Cell) in Indian Railways?
What is the primary function of the Not Received Cell (NR Cell) in Indian Railways?
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What is required before auctioning unclaimed goods according to the procedure?
What is required before auctioning unclaimed goods according to the procedure?
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What happens if the reserve price of a package is not received during an auction?
What happens if the reserve price of a package is not received during an auction?
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What is published in the notice regarding an upcoming auction?
What is published in the notice regarding an upcoming auction?
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Who is prohibited from participating in public auctions?
Who is prohibited from participating in public auctions?
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What should happen if goods or wagons cannot be traced by the end of the month?
What should happen if goods or wagons cannot be traced by the end of the month?
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What is done with the funds received from auctioning unclaimed goods?
What is done with the funds received from auctioning unclaimed goods?
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Which of the following options is NOT required in the auction notice?
Which of the following options is NOT required in the auction notice?
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What is the punitive charge for excess goods exceeding 4T in Situation B for all wagons except specific types?
What is the punitive charge for excess goods exceeding 4T in Situation B for all wagons except specific types?
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What charge is applied if the excess goods are detected at the originating station and the party adjusts the load?
What charge is applied if the excess goods are detected at the originating station and the party adjusts the load?
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What happens if excess weight exceeds 1T up to 4T for all wagons except certain types in Situation A?
What happens if excess weight exceeds 1T up to 4T for all wagons except certain types in Situation A?
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Which factor determines the punitive charge for a container with excessive weight in Situation A?
Which factor determines the punitive charge for a container with excessive weight in Situation A?
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What is the maximum punitive charge application for excess weight exceeding 1T but not exceeding 4T in Situation B for container traffic?
What is the maximum punitive charge application for excess weight exceeding 1T but not exceeding 4T in Situation B for container traffic?
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How is the punitive charge for excess weight is assessed for a wagon under Situation B with an excess of 2.5T?
How is the punitive charge for excess weight is assessed for a wagon under Situation B with an excess of 2.5T?
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For container traffic exceeding permissible capacity by 4T in Situation A, what charge applies?
For container traffic exceeding permissible capacity by 4T in Situation A, what charge applies?
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If excess goods are identified in a wagon falling under Situation A, how is the punitive charge calculated?
If excess goods are identified in a wagon falling under Situation A, how is the punitive charge calculated?
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How are punitive charges adjusted for overloading if goods are found below the permissible carrying capacity?
How are punitive charges adjusted for overloading if goods are found below the permissible carrying capacity?
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In which of the following circumstances would a punitive charge be triggered for weight excess at a forwarding station?
In which of the following circumstances would a punitive charge be triggered for weight excess at a forwarding station?
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What type of cargo is charged at normal freight rates when it exceeds PCC by up to 0.5 T?
What type of cargo is charged at normal freight rates when it exceeds PCC by up to 0.5 T?
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In which Situation is the punitive charge for excess weight calculated on the entire weight over PCC?
In which Situation is the punitive charge for excess weight calculated on the entire weight over PCC?
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What is the first action taken for unconnected goods that are sealed?
What is the first action taken for unconnected goods that are sealed?
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What happens if an unconnected wagon is not connected within 72 hours?
What happens if an unconnected wagon is not connected within 72 hours?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason for goods to be classified as unconnected?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for goods to be classified as unconnected?
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What must happen if packages are found to be unclaimed for 7 days at the destination station?
What must happen if packages are found to be unclaimed for 7 days at the destination station?
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How is the punitive charge calculated for a wagon exceeding its PCC by more than 3.5 T in Situation 'A'?
How is the punitive charge calculated for a wagon exceeding its PCC by more than 3.5 T in Situation 'A'?
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Which option best describes the treatment of goods that lack any markings as per the rules?
Which option best describes the treatment of goods that lack any markings as per the rules?
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If the consignee's address is unknown, who receives the notice for unclaimed goods?
If the consignee's address is unknown, who receives the notice for unclaimed goods?
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What is done with livestock or perishable goods if not delivered within 12 hours of unloading?
What is done with livestock or perishable goods if not delivered within 12 hours of unloading?
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What is the charge for excess weight of 0.5 T in Situation 'A' for the specified wagons?
What is the charge for excess weight of 0.5 T in Situation 'A' for the specified wagons?
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What happens to the entries for unconnected goods?
What happens to the entries for unconnected goods?
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How long can goods other than food grains and pulses be stored before being auctioned?
How long can goods other than food grains and pulses be stored before being auctioned?
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In Situation 'B' with an excess weight of 1.5 T for a specific wagon type, how is the punitive charge determined?
In Situation 'B' with an excess weight of 1.5 T for a specific wagon type, how is the punitive charge determined?
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What action should be taken if packages are unloaded from a sealed SLR or wagon?
What action should be taken if packages are unloaded from a sealed SLR or wagon?
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What happens if packages have no markings?
What happens if packages have no markings?
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What charge applies when excess weight of 2.5 T is detected for a container in Situation 'A'?
What charge applies when excess weight of 2.5 T is detected for a container in Situation 'A'?
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What is the responsibility of the DCM regarding unclaimed goods after notice is served?
What is the responsibility of the DCM regarding unclaimed goods after notice is served?
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What type of goods must be delivered within 12 hours of unloading to avoid auction?
What type of goods must be delivered within 12 hours of unloading to avoid auction?
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If an unclaimed consignment's consignee does not take delivery within 7 days of receiving notice, what happens?
If an unclaimed consignment's consignee does not take delivery within 7 days of receiving notice, what happens?
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Study Notes
Excess Goods and Overloading
- Excess goods are those exceeding permissible carrying capacity or packages unloaded in excess.
- Excess loading beyond permissible capacity (PCC) results in punitive charges from consignor, consignee, or endorsee.
- Punitive charges are levied for over-loading rules 2020 involving excess goods in wagons detected at the originating station.
- If excess goods are adjusted by the party itself at the originating station, no punitive charge is levied.
- Situation A: Aggregated pay load in a rake does not exceed the combined permissible carrying capacity of the rake.
- Situation B: Aggregated pay load in a rake exceeds the combined permissible carrying capacity of the rake.
Excess Weight Over PCC
- Part 1: Applies to wagons other than BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC and BCFCM wagons
- Up to 1T: Normal freight rate
- More than 1T and up to 4T: 2 times the applicable freight rate for Situation A, and 3 times for Situation B.
- More than 4T: 2.5 times the applicable freight rate for Situation A, and 3 times for Situation B.
- Part 2: Applies to container traffic
- Up to 1T: Normal freight rate
- More than 1T and up to 4T: 2 times applicable freight rate for Situation A, and 3 times for Situation B.
- More than 4T: 2.5 times applicable freight rate for Situation A, and 4 times for Situation B.
- Part 3: Applies to BCNHL, BCCW, BFNSM 22.9, BCFC and BCFCM wagons
- Up to 0.5 T: Normal freight rate
- More than 0.5 T and up to 3.5 T: 2 times applicable freight rate for Situation A, and 3 times for Situation B.
- More than 3.5 T: 2.5 times applicable freight rate for Situation A, and 4 times for Situation B.
- Punitive charges are levied on the Net Revenue Tariff (NTR).
- If the excess weight is within the tolerance weight, normal freight rate is charged.
Unconnected Goods
- Unconnected goods are goods unable to be sent to the correct destination station.
- Reasons for goods being unconnected include: no railway marking, faint or unreadable marks, more than one marking, or no markings as per rules, and absence of seal cards or labels.
- Unconnected goods are entered in a register and disposed of according to consignment type.
- Unconnected wagons must be connected within 72 hours, otherwise goods are unloaded, and details are sent to the DCM office and claims department. If not connected, they are disposed of per DCM orders.
Unclaimed Goods
- Unclaimed goods are goods that arrive at the destination but have no claimant.
- Unclaimed goods are subject to legal notice if unclaimed for 7 days.
- Delivery notices are sent to consignees if the consignees are known.
- If the consignee is unknown, the notice is sent to the consignor.
- Goods are disposed of according to DCM orders if unclaimed for certain periods which vary depending on the goods type (e.g. 3 months for non-food goods, and 2 months for goods like food grains and pulses.)
Parcel Consignment
- Following railway marking on the package, tally with the loading summary.
- The package contents are checked against loading summary and private marking.
- If the package is unmarked, it is opened in the presence of RPF staff, and if any list is found it is checked with the listing.
- If there are packages that are unmarked, they are handled through sealed SLR and/or wagon channels where messaging is used to request information.
- Unconnected packages with no marking are listed and sent to DCM and Claims office.
- Packages with livestock or perishable goods must be delivered within 12 hours of unloading. Other goods can be stored for a maximum of 3 months (non-food), 2 months (food). If not claimed, then these goods are auctioned
Not Received Cell
- The Not Received Cell (NR Cell) facilitates tracking unconnected wagons or goods.
- The cell aims to efficiently manage claims and send the cargo to their correct destination.
- Tracers are sent to forwarding stations, if needed.
- Reports are sent to zonal NR Cells and eventually to the Railway Board NR Cell, if goods are not tracked.
- Claims are minimized if the cell can track shipments quickly
Public Auction
- Unconnected or unclaimed goods are auctioned with DCM permission.
- Notice is published in local newspapers at least 7 days in advance for public notice of place, time, and goods.
- Auctioned goods must be available for inspection to the public, and goods are sold to the highest bidder.
- Railway earnings receive the auction money.
- Claims, if any, are addressed with expenditure deducted from the auction earnings and return of the balance.
- Lost property up to ₹5000 can be auctioned by the Commercial Inspector or Station Manager (in absence of the Inspector).
- A copy of the notice must be posted on the notice board at the place of auction.
- Packages must be available for public inspection before auction.
- A committee of officers handles the auction process.
- Railway employees are not permitted to participate in the auction.
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This quiz covers important regulations regarding excess goods and overloading, specifically focusing on punitive charges and permissible carrying capacities in freight transport. Participants will learn to differentiate situations involving excess loading and how charges are applied based on weight standards. Test your understanding of the rules that govern freight handling and overloading penalties.
