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What should be prepared in duplicate after tallying machine prepared abstracts?
What should be prepared in duplicate after tallying machine prepared abstracts?
- A summary of freight charges
- Monthly account statements
- A summary of all railways except the home railway (correct)
- The delivery book
What forms are used for preparing separate returns for demurrage and wharfage?
What forms are used for preparing separate returns for demurrage and wharfage?
- Form Com.D-14 Rev and Com.W-6 Rev (correct)
- Form Com.D-13 Rev and Com.W-5 Rev
- Form Com.D-15 Rev and Com.W-7 Rev
- Form Com.D-12 Rev and Com.W-4 Rev
When should the returns for demurrage and wharfage be prepared?
When should the returns for demurrage and wharfage be prepared?
- Once a month
- Immediately after each charge is made (correct)
- At the end of the financial year
- During the annual audit
What should the Station Master verify upon receiving a remission order for charges forgone?
What should the Station Master verify upon receiving a remission order for charges forgone?
Which copy of the machine prepared abstracts is submitted to the Traffic Accounts Office?
Which copy of the machine prepared abstracts is submitted to the Traffic Accounts Office?
What is the primary purpose of the goods outward book?
What is the primary purpose of the goods outward book?
Under what circumstances can maintenance of the goods outward book be dispensed with?
Under what circumstances can maintenance of the goods outward book be dispensed with?
Which of the following is NOT a category that requires a separate goods delivery book?
Which of the following is NOT a category that requires a separate goods delivery book?
How should the weight and freight figures be recorded in the goods outward book?
How should the weight and freight figures be recorded in the goods outward book?
What should be done with the totals under the head 'paid' in the goods outward book?
What should be done with the totals under the head 'paid' in the goods outward book?
What flexibility is given for recording invoices at stations with low traffic volume?
What flexibility is given for recording invoices at stations with low traffic volume?
If a station receives heavy traffic from a particular source, what is the recommended approach?
If a station receives heavy traffic from a particular source, what is the recommended approach?
What is the purpose of maintaining separate delivery books or pages in the same book?
What is the purpose of maintaining separate delivery books or pages in the same book?
How should pages in delivery books be organized for heavy traffic stations?
How should pages in delivery books be organized for heavy traffic stations?
When should inward invoices be recorded in the delivery book?
When should inward invoices be recorded in the delivery book?
What should be done if an invoice is missing the numerical code of a station?
What should be done if an invoice is missing the numerical code of a station?
What is the guiding factor for determining the entry month in the delivery book?
What is the guiding factor for determining the entry month in the delivery book?
What should occur at the close of each period regarding the goods delivery book?
What should occur at the close of each period regarding the goods delivery book?
Why is it important to enter appropriate columns in the delivery book?
Why is it important to enter appropriate columns in the delivery book?
What is the purpose of reconciling periodical summaries with relevant returns?
What is the purpose of reconciling periodical summaries with relevant returns?
What happens if the delivery book pages are not machine numbered?
What happens if the delivery book pages are not machine numbered?
What form should be used to post abstracts for money coal traffic forwarded to or via non-Government railways?
What form should be used to post abstracts for money coal traffic forwarded to or via non-Government railways?
How should the abstracts of through goods be organized before submission?
How should the abstracts of through goods be organized before submission?
What should the staff first check when tracing an entry in the delivery book?
What should the staff first check when tracing an entry in the delivery book?
What is the deadline for closing received abstracts for traffic from non-Government railways?
What is the deadline for closing received abstracts for traffic from non-Government railways?
What does an asterisk signify in the machine prepared abstracts?
What does an asterisk signify in the machine prepared abstracts?
What should be noted for any discrepancies found during the comparison of entries?
What should be noted for any discrepancies found during the comparison of entries?
What should be ensured when filling in the abstracts for forwarded traffic?
What should be ensured when filling in the abstracts for forwarded traffic?
Which statement about invoices received after the month’s close is correct?
Which statement about invoices received after the month’s close is correct?
What action should be taken when an invoice is found in both the delivery book and machine prepared abstracts?
What action should be taken when an invoice is found in both the delivery book and machine prepared abstracts?
If an undercharge is discovered due to error in description and weight, what should be done?
If an undercharge is discovered due to error in description and weight, what should be done?
What must be done with abstracts at the end of each month?
What must be done with abstracts at the end of each month?
What does Para 2017 emphasize regarding the abstracts?
What does Para 2017 emphasize regarding the abstracts?
How frequently will the same invoice appear in the machine prepared abstracts when multiple commodities are booked?
How frequently will the same invoice appear in the machine prepared abstracts when multiple commodities are booked?
What should accompany the machine prepared abstracts when an undercharge is noted?
What should accompany the machine prepared abstracts when an undercharge is noted?
What are the abstracts related to traffic received from or via non-Government railways required to be posted in?
What are the abstracts related to traffic received from or via non-Government railways required to be posted in?
How are errors in invoice amounts to be dealt with according to the guidelines?
How are errors in invoice amounts to be dealt with according to the guidelines?
What is the proper column used for noting undercharges and overcharges in the abstracts?
What is the proper column used for noting undercharges and overcharges in the abstracts?
What should stations compare when checking entries between the delivery book and machine prepared abstracts?
What should stations compare when checking entries between the delivery book and machine prepared abstracts?
When should the abstracts for forwarded traffic be prepared?
When should the abstracts for forwarded traffic be prepared?
What should staff do with invoices that are correct in weighment during comparison?
What should staff do with invoices that are correct in weighment during comparison?
What should be done if a difference is discovered while preparing test balances?
What should be done if a difference is discovered while preparing test balances?
Which of the following items is NOT included as debits in the test balance sheet?
Which of the following items is NOT included as debits in the test balance sheet?
What should be done regarding the outstanding amounts for the test balances?
What should be done regarding the outstanding amounts for the test balances?
How should the cash credits be represented in the test balance sheet?
How should the cash credits be represented in the test balance sheet?
What is a crucial practice for Station Masters and Goods Clerks when dealing with differences in test balances?
What is a crucial practice for Station Masters and Goods Clerks when dealing with differences in test balances?
What is the function of maintaining two sets of delivery books at stations with heavy traffic?
What is the function of maintaining two sets of delivery books at stations with heavy traffic?
Which factor is crucial in determining the month for recording an invoice in the delivery book?
Which factor is crucial in determining the month for recording an invoice in the delivery book?
What should be done if an invoice lacks the numerical code of the station?
What should be done if an invoice lacks the numerical code of the station?
At the end of each period, what summary must be prepared from the goods delivery book?
At the end of each period, what summary must be prepared from the goods delivery book?
What is the consequence of not numbering the pages of delivery books before use?
What is the consequence of not numbering the pages of delivery books before use?
What requirement is there for inward invoices received at a station?
What requirement is there for inward invoices received at a station?
How should entries in the delivery book be filled?
How should entries in the delivery book be filled?
What action should a Station Master take if machine prepared abstracts are not received by the 22nd of the following month?
What action should a Station Master take if machine prepared abstracts are not received by the 22nd of the following month?
In comparing the entries between the goods delivery book and machine prepared abstracts, what is the primary basis for the comparison according to the guidelines?
In comparing the entries between the goods delivery book and machine prepared abstracts, what is the primary basis for the comparison according to the guidelines?
What detail is crucial for the station staff to ensure is correctly recorded in the goods delivery books for proper comparison?
What detail is crucial for the station staff to ensure is correctly recorded in the goods delivery books for proper comparison?
What should additionally be done if discrepancies are found during the matching of machine prepared abstracts and goods delivery books?
What should additionally be done if discrepancies are found during the matching of machine prepared abstracts and goods delivery books?
What is the last date by which the Station Master should call for the machine prepared abstracts, if not received?
What is the last date by which the Station Master should call for the machine prepared abstracts, if not received?
When the machine prepared abstracts are received, what must the station staff do first?
When the machine prepared abstracts are received, what must the station staff do first?
Why is it important for the station staff to verify the numerical code in the machine prepared abstracts?
Why is it important for the station staff to verify the numerical code in the machine prepared abstracts?
What happens to the goods delivery books after the abstracts are closed for the month without receipt?
What happens to the goods delivery books after the abstracts are closed for the month without receipt?
How should the station staff organize the entries from invoices when recording them in the machine prepared abstracts?
How should the station staff organize the entries from invoices when recording them in the machine prepared abstracts?
What should be the primary action taken for the summary of all railways after totals are cast?
What should be the primary action taken for the summary of all railways after totals are cast?
What method should stations use to prepare demurrage and wharfage returns?
What method should stations use to prepare demurrage and wharfage returns?
How should the Station Master handle a received remission order?
How should the Station Master handle a received remission order?
Where should the pencil and carbon copies of demurrage and wharfage returns be submitted?
Where should the pencil and carbon copies of demurrage and wharfage returns be submitted?
What is required to be included in the returns for demurrage and wharfage?
What is required to be included in the returns for demurrage and wharfage?
What happens if the Station Master finds the remission order invalid?
What happens if the Station Master finds the remission order invalid?
What must stations ensure when filling in abstracts for forwarded traffic?
What must stations ensure when filling in abstracts for forwarded traffic?
What must be done with the summary of all railways' figures relating to 'Freight To-pay' and 'Undercharges'?
What must be done with the summary of all railways' figures relating to 'Freight To-pay' and 'Undercharges'?
When must duplicates of demurrage and wharfage returns be prepared?
When must duplicates of demurrage and wharfage returns be prepared?
What ensures that both copies of machine-prepared abstracts are valid?
What ensures that both copies of machine-prepared abstracts are valid?
What should be done when an invoice is found with an undercharge due to an error in description and weight?
What should be done when an invoice is found with an undercharge due to an error in description and weight?
Which of the following actions is required when an invoice is located in both the delivery book and the machine prepared abstract?
Which of the following actions is required when an invoice is located in both the delivery book and the machine prepared abstract?
In the context of machine prepared abstracts, what does the acceptance of a weight marked by 'senders weight accepted' indicate?
In the context of machine prepared abstracts, what does the acceptance of a weight marked by 'senders weight accepted' indicate?
When tallying entries from the delivery book and machine prepared abstracts, which detail is NOT required to be compared?
When tallying entries from the delivery book and machine prepared abstracts, which detail is NOT required to be compared?
What should be noted for any discrepancies found between the delivery book and the machine prepared abstracts?
What should be noted for any discrepancies found between the delivery book and the machine prepared abstracts?
How frequently will the same invoice appear in the machine prepared abstracts if a consignment consists of multiple commodities?
How frequently will the same invoice appear in the machine prepared abstracts if a consignment consists of multiple commodities?
What is the proper course of action regarding undercharges and overcharges discovered during invoice checks?
What is the proper course of action regarding undercharges and overcharges discovered during invoice checks?
Which feature in the machine prepared abstracts indicates an accepted weight as per sender's declaration?
Which feature in the machine prepared abstracts indicates an accepted weight as per sender's declaration?
What must be done at the end of each month concerning the machine prepared abstracts?
What must be done at the end of each month concerning the machine prepared abstracts?
What should the station staff first verify when tracing an entry in the delivery book?
What should the station staff first verify when tracing an entry in the delivery book?
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Goods outward book
Goods outward book
A record of all invoices issued from a station. It tracks details like weight, freight, and printed invoice numbers.
Goods delivery book
Goods delivery book
A book to record goods received at a station. Categorizes traffic (local, through Government/non-Government).
Goods cash book
Goods cash book
A book to record cash transactions related to goods. Used to reconcile payments.
Local traffic
Local traffic
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Through traffic (Government railways)
Through traffic (Government railways)
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Through traffic (Non-Government railways)
Through traffic (Non-Government railways)
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Daily reconciliation
Daily reconciliation
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Delivery Book Purpose
Delivery Book Purpose
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Delivery Book Organization
Delivery Book Organization
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Delivery Book Numbering
Delivery Book Numbering
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Alternate Delivery Books
Alternate Delivery Books
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Invoice Date Importance
Invoice Date Importance
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Recording Invoices On Receipt
Recording Invoices On Receipt
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Filling Delivery Book Columns
Filling Delivery Book Columns
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Missing Station Code
Missing Station Code
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Delivery Book Summary and Reconciliation
Delivery Book Summary and Reconciliation
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Delivery Book
Delivery Book
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Machine-Prepared Abstracts
Machine-Prepared Abstracts
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Tallying Invoice Details
Tallying Invoice Details
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Undercharge
Undercharge
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Overcharge
Overcharge
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Tick Mark
Tick Mark
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Invoice for Multiple Commodities
Invoice for Multiple Commodities
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Railway Receipt Number
Railway Receipt Number
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Attaching Undercharge Invoice
Attaching Undercharge Invoice
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Weight Found on Weighment
Weight Found on Weighment
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Through Goods Traffic
Through Goods Traffic
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Form Com./C-20
Form Com./C-20
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Form Com./G-5 Rev.
Form Com./G-5 Rev.
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Abstract of Through Goods Traffic
Abstract of Through Goods Traffic
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Form Com./G-3 Rev.
Form Com./G-3 Rev.
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Invoice
Invoice
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Closing Date for Received Abstracts
Closing Date for Received Abstracts
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Supplementary Abstracts
Supplementary Abstracts
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Original Amounts in Abstracts
Original Amounts in Abstracts
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Traffic Accounts Office
Traffic Accounts Office
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Station Balance Sheet
Station Balance Sheet
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Reconcile figures
Reconcile figures
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Demurrage
Demurrage
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Wharfage charges
Wharfage charges
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Comparison of Entries
Comparison of Entries
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Numerical Station Code
Numerical Station Code
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Balance Sheet Adjustment
Balance Sheet Adjustment
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Recording Invoices Immediately
Recording Invoices Immediately
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Delivery Book Column Accuracy
Delivery Book Column Accuracy
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Missing Station Code Action
Missing Station Code Action
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Test Balance Sheet
Test Balance Sheet
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Outstanding Items in Test Balance
Outstanding Items in Test Balance
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Reconciling To-Pay and Undercharges
Reconciling To-Pay and Undercharges
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Special Credits
Special Credits
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Trace Out Differences
Trace Out Differences
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Study Notes
Initial Books and Returns in Connection with Goods Traffic (2001)
- Initial Books: The initial books and registers for goods accounts are maintained at stations. These include goods cash book, goods outward book (local/through), goods received and delivery book (local/through), test balance register, goods balance sheet, loading and unloading tally books, weighment register, wagon transfer register, register of siding charges, register of crane charges, and register of wagon registration fees. Separate books are maintained for railway material and stores traffic.
Initial Returns (2002)
- Prepared by Stations: Stations prepare and submit returns to the Traffic Accounts Office concerning goods traffic. These include abstracts of goods forwarded to/received from non-government railways, summaries of goods forwarded to/received from non-government railways, demurrage and wharfage returns, statement of siding charges, statement of wagon registration fees, statement of crane charges, goods balance sheet with connected documents, and wagon weighed at weighbridges.
Goods Cash Book (2004)
- Record of Earnings: This book records the progress of goods earnings from all sources. This includes wharfage, demurrage, siding, crane, wagon registration fees, and other income categorized as "Miscellaneous" in the goods balance sheet.
- Remittances: The cash or vouchers received are immediately posted in the cash book. Daily totals are expressed in words.
- Certificate: A certificate, signed by the Goods Clerk and countersigned by a Station official, verifies the remittance to Cashier.
Goods Delivery Books (2009)
- Form Com G-14 Rev. This form is used separately to record traffic.
- Categories include: local traffic, through goods via non-government railways, through goods from government railways, weight only (local/through), money coal (local/through), and railway materials and stores (local/through).
- Multiple Traffic Types: At stations handling smaller traffic volumes, one book can cover different types.
- Heavy Traffic: For significant traffic, separate delivery books are used for each type or, separate pages are dedicated to each type within a single book.
Abstracts of Through Goods (2013, 2014)
- Forwarded To/From: The abstracts detailed in Form Com/C-20 and Com/G-5 Rev. are used to record through booking transactions to or from non-government railways. They are prepared daily and grouped by station.
- Received From/Via: Abstracts of goods received from non-government railways and similar entities are kept in identical form.
- Invoices: Both paid and "to pay" invoices are detailed, and summaries are sent to the Traffic Accounts Department.
Summary of Goods (2017, 2018)
- Forwarded/Received: Two summaries are produced in Form Com/G-22 or Com/G-10 Rev.
- Via Summary: Shows traffic to each railway (per station) via each route.
- General Summary: Summarizes traffic forwarded/received to all railways.
Machine Prepared Abstracts (2020)
- Traffic Accounts Offices (TAO): TAO sends machine-prepared abstracts for paid and "to pay" traffic via couriers to each station.
- Compliance: Abstracts not received by the station by the 16th of the month necessitate a call to the TAO via telegraph.
Goods Balance Sheets (2053)
- Debit Entries: Debit entries include the debit balance from the previous month, monthly traffic earnings (detailed by category), undercharges, discrepancies (cleared and uncleared), siding charges, indemnity note value, crane charges, wagon registration fees, and excess bookings, etc.
- Credit Entries: Credit entries primarily reflect cash and voucher totals acknowledged daily by the Cashier. Additional credits might relate to specific cases (like overcharge adjustments, etc.).
Transmit Memos (2059)
- Goods Traffic Returns: Procedures from Para 1346 concerning returns for goods traffic are applicable.
Calendar of Returns (2062)
- Para 1347: Detailed guidelines for maintaining a calendar of returns are included in this section.
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This quiz covers the essential books and returns related to goods traffic management in railways. It includes details on both initial books maintained at stations and the returns compiled for the Traffic Accounts Office. Test your knowledge on the various registers and their significance in railway goods accounting.