Freight Marketing Circular 8 of 2024

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What is the haulage charge for postal traffic for distances between 501 and 1,000 Km according to the new charges for 2024-25?

  • ₹0.67 with a minimum of ₹800
  • ₹0.80 with a minimum of ₹630 (correct)
  • ₹0.80 with a minimum of ₹500
  • ₹1.26

At what charge per berth per Km does the minimum realization kick in for distances over 1,000 Km?

  • ₹0.67 subject to a minimum of ₹800 (correct)
  • ₹1.26
  • ₹0.80 minimum applicable on 500 Km
  • ₹0.60

Which of the following is true regarding the rounding of point-to-point charges?

  • Point-to-point charges will not be rounded.
  • Point-to-point charges must be rounded to the nearest five. (correct)
  • Point-to-point charges should round down to the lower multiple of five.
  • Point-to-point charges shall be rounded off to the next multiple of ten.

Who has the concurrence to issue the revised haulage charges?

<p>The Finance Commercial Directorate of the Ministry of Railways (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum haulage charge applicable for postal traffic up to 500 Km in 2024-25?

<p>₹1.26 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What document references the previous haulage charges that were revised for the year 2024-25?

<p>Freight Marketing Circular No. 03 of 2023 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for issuing necessary instructions for accepting bills at the new rates for 2024-25?

<p>The Director General (Mail Operations) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the minimum realization amount for hauling postal traffic?

<p>It serves as a minimum charge under specified distance categories. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the content regarding terms and conditions?

<p>Railway staff training sessions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Postal Haulage Charges 2024-25

Revised rates for transporting postal traffic by Indian Railways in 2024-25.

Distance Slabs (Postal Haulage)

Categories of distances for calculating postal haulage charges.

0-500 Km

Postal haulage rate of ₹1.26 per berth per kilometer for distances under 500 Km in 2024-25.

501-1,000 Km

Postal haulage rate of ₹0.80 per berth per kilometer for distances between 501 and 1000 Km in 2024-25, with a minimum charge of ₹630.

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1,001 Km and above

Postal haulage rate of ₹0.67 per berth per kilometer for long distances (over 1000 Km) in 2024-25, with a minimum charge of ₹800.

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Point-to-point charges

Rounded off to the next multiple of five.

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Previous Terms and Conditions

Existing rules for charging, billing, and payment for postal traffic.

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Ministry of Railways

Indian government department handling railway operations.

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Freight Marketing Circular

Official communication about freight rates and policies.

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Postal Traffic

Transportation of mail and related packages via railway.

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Study Notes

Freight Marketing Circular

  • Circular Number: 8 of 2024
  • Date: 03.03.2024
  • Subject: Haulage Charges for Postal Traffic (2024-25)
  • Reference: Railway Board's Freight Marketing Circular No. 03 of 2023 (dated 06.03.2023)

Haulage Charges (2024-25)

  • 0-500 km: ₹1.26 per berth per km, minimum ₹630
  • 501-1000 km: ₹0.80 per berth per km, minimum ₹800
  • 1001 km and above: ₹0.67 per berth per km, minimum ₹800

Additional Notes

  • Point to point charges are rounded off to the next multiple of 5
  • Previous terms and conditions (dated 19.02.2007) for postal traffic remain unchanged
  • Finance Commercial Directorate of Ministry of Railways approved these charges
  • Necessary instructions will be issued immediately to relevant parties
  • Principal Chief Commercial Managers, All Indian Railways
  • Joint Director Passenger Marketing, Railway Board
  • Ministry of Communications (regarding postal authorities)
  • MD/CRIS/Chanayakpuri, New Delhi
  • Dy. Comptroller & Auditor General of India (Railways)
  • Principal Financial Advisers, All Indian Railways
  • Director General of Audit, All Indian Railways

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