Horticulture and Tree Plantation Guidelines
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What should be checked before planting trees at designated sites?

  • Area should have no wildlife present.
  • Trees should not interfere with telegraph wires. (correct)
  • Soil should not be too dry.
  • Site should have abundant sunlight.

    • What is the recommended size for the pit when preparing for tree planting?

  • 1 metre deep and ½ sq.m in area. (correct)
  • ½ metre deep and 1 sq.m in area.
  • 1.5 metres deep and ½ sq.m in area.
  • 2 metres deep and 1 sq.m in area.

    • How should the soil in the planting pit be treated before planting?

  • It should be mixed with a mortar-panfull of manure. (correct)
  • It should be flooded without mixing.
  • It should be left untouched.
  • It should be compacted tightly.

    • What initial care should be given to young trees after planting?

    <p>Water should be fed daily until they are rooted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How frequently should the top surface of soil around the young tree be disturbed?

    <p>Once a week.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is primarily responsible for tree plantation in community areas?

    <p>The Engineering Department is responsible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the absence of engineering staff, who is entrusted with the task of daily watering at way side stations?

    <p>The station staff.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial to avoid when planting trees?

    <p>Exposing roots to sunlight for an extended period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is responsible for maintaining the gardens in Railway premises occupied by Officers?

    <p>Garden staff of the division/district</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency for hedge cutting?

    <p>Once in 2 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should hedges be watered until they are fully grown?

    <p>Once a week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with old bitumen drums in hot weather?

    <p>Punch holes for water drainage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the maintenance guidelines, how often should lawns be mowed?

    <p>Once a month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred method of lawn watering during summer?

    <p>Once a week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In areas where gardens are small, who is expected to maintain them?

    <p>The watchman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general incidence of service for maintaining gardens as per climatic conditions?

    <p>Should allow for variations as needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is advised to avoid when maintaining young plants under intense hot weather?

    <p>Avoid using heat-retaining materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should watering occur for lawns in normal conditions?

    <p>Once a fortnight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended lawn area for Officers' Bungalows?

    <p>200 sq.m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should natural products on railway land be sold?

    <p>By auction or by tender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hedge area requirement for Type IV Quarters?

    <p>100 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for fixing the reserve price for the auction of natural products?

    <p>The Divisional Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far in advance must auction/tender notices be posted?

    <p>Fortnight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors are considered when fixing the reserve price for natural products?

    <p>Previous year’s sales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required lawn area for Type IV Quarters?

    <p>75 sq.m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the sale of natural products on railway land?

    <p>Fishing in railway tanks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be ensured when trees that interfere with the view of signals or level crossings are cut?

    <p>They must not foul the track.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be notified beforehand regarding the sale of natural products?

    <p>Divisional Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the discretion to relax distance requirements from the track when felling trees?

    <p>The Assistant Engineer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size required for hedges in Officers' Bungalows?

    <p>200 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT allowed when dealing with trees in the compounds of railway bungalows or staff quarters?

    <p>Cutting trees during the night.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done before a group of trees is felled?

    <p>Identify and measure each tree.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the presence of which staff is it permissible to cut trees near electrical or telegraph wires?

    <p>Staff of the Electrical or Telegraph Department.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must auction notices include?

    <p>The reserve prices of lots to be auctioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency can purchase matured trees from forest development corporations?

    <p>State Government agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required from the successful bidder immediately after the auction closes?

    <p>Deposit of the full amount and signing an agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who prepares the schedules of lots for auction?

    <p>Section Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the highest bid does not meet the reserve price?

    <p>The bid may be accepted if there are other considerations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Divisional Engineer play in the auction process?

    <p>Fixes the reserve price for each lot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be recorded in the bid list?

    <p>Any reasons for rejecting a bid below reserve price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tenders can be invited for the sale of natural products?

    <p>Sealed tenders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Section Engineer in the auction process?

    <p>Prepare and submit schedules of lots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who decides the convenience lengths for schedules of lots?

    <p>Section Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if trees interfere with the view of signals and level crossings?

    <p>They should be retained as much as possible while ensuring safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a relaxation in the distance requirement from track when felling trees?

    <p>Branches should only be trimmed from the side facing the track.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When felling trees in close proximity to electrical or telegraph wires, what is required?

    <p>An electrical engineer must be present during the process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conditions must be met before inviting tenders for felling a group of trees?

    <p>Each tree should be marked, identified, classified, and measured.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be maintained when cutting branches from trees that obstruct signals?

    <p>Cutting should only occur on the track side to reduce risk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when selecting sites for tree plantations?

    <p>Ensuring trees do not obstruct view of telegraph wires or signals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the soil removed from the planting pit?

    <p>It must be mixed with manure before refilling the pit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initial step must be taken after planting young trees?

    <p>Watering should occur daily until they are well-rooted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended depth for the planting pit?

    <p>½ metre deep.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important not to expose the roots of young trees to sunlight?

    <p>Roots lose moisture when exposed to sunlight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should the top surface of the soil around young trees be broken up?

    <p>About once a week.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a 'tree planting plan' that should be prepared by each division?

    <p>It must recommend tree species based on local climate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the absence of engineering staff, who is responsible for daily watering at way side stations?

    <p>Station staff.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What maintenance frequency is prescribed for watering hedges until they are fully grown?

    <p>Once a week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which staff member is responsible for maintaining the gardens in Railway premises occupied by Officers?

    <p>The garden staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should lawns be watered during the summer according to the guidelines?

    <p>Once a week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency for mowing lawns as outlined in the maintenance guidelines?

    <p>Once a month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what condition should gardens within the compounds of railway facilities be maintained?

    <p>Neat and tidy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended interval for hedge cutting?

    <p>Once every two months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do old bitumen drums become unsuitable for use with young plants?

    <p>In intense hot weather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate action for the watchman regarding small gardens?

    <p>Maintain them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The watering frequency for lawns should transition to once every fortnight after which point?

    <p>Once a month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should ensure the cleanliness of gardens within railway premises?

    <p>Section Engineer (Works)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs if the successful bidder does not pay the full amount after an auction?

    <p>The lot will not be sold if the highest bid is below the reserve price.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for certifying the bid list at the end of an auction?

    <p>The Assistant Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What preference is given when there is a tie at the auction?

    <p>The bid from the longer-serving railway employee is preferred.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group has the first preference during the auction of fishing rights?

    <p>Fishermen's Co-operative Societies formed by Railwaymen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be given to the successful bidder immediately after collecting the bid amount?

    <p>A receipt for the amount collected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about liability in the auction process is true?

    <p>The successful bidder assumes responsibility for products immediately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the highest bid is less than the reserve price?

    <p>The lot is not sold.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of societies is considered for second preference if no Fishermen's Co-operative Societies by Railwaymen exist?

    <p>Other Fishermen's Co-operative Societies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must happen after the auction closes?

    <p>The successful bidder must sign an agreement on a prescribed form.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Divisional Engineer after the auction is completed?

    <p>Approve the sale and ratify the bidders' agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the register maintained by the Divisional Engineer's office?

    <p>Complete particulars of sales affected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what duration can a licence for borrow pits and tanks for pisiculture be issued?

    <p>1 to 5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of conducting a joint survey of trees annually?

    <p>To identify trees that may obstruct safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is given preference for licensing borrow pits and tanks for pisiculture?

    <p>Co-operative societies formed by railway employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is required if the highest bid at an auction does not meet the reserve price?

    <p>A fresh auction is scheduled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for maintaining the register of sales of natural products?

    <p>Divisional Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should happen to the original agreement after an auction?

    <p>It must be recorded in the Accounts Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prerequisite before felling a group of trees?

    <p>Perform a joint survey of the area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required from the successful bidder immediately after an auction closes?

    <p>Payment in full</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Engineering Department Responsibilities

    • The Engineering Department is responsible for tree plantations and horticulture maintenance in station and office common areas, colonies, and community parks.
    • Staff in other departments should be encouraged to participate in these activities.

    Planning for Plantations

    • Each division should create a tree planting plan for every area.
    • The plan should consider the impact of mature trees on telegraph visibility, visibility around curves, and the view of station signals and level crossings.

    Planting Procedures

    • Dig a planting pit normally 0.5 sq. m and 1 meter deep.
    • Break up the soil and water the pit thoroughly.
    • Mix the removed soil with a mortar-panfull of manure and return it to the pit.
    • Water the pit thoroughly again.
    • Ensure roots are not exposed to sun more than necessary.
    • Water the tree daily until it's well rooted.
    • Break up the top surface of the soil around the tree once a week.
    • At small stations, station staff can be entrusted with watering the young trees.

    Maintaining Offices, Rest Houses, and Colonies Gardens

    • Maintaining hedges, lawns, and shrubberies attached to these facilities is the responsibility of the garden staff assigned to the division or district.
    • In smaller gardens, the watchman should maintain them in a satisfactory state.
    • The Section Engineer (Works) is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of these gardens.

    Maintaining Gardens in Officers' and Senior Supervisors' Quarters

    • These premises should be kept neat and tidy.
    • Gardens within the compounds should be maintained to a satisfactory standard.

    Service Incidence

    • Hedges:
      • Cut once every two months.
      • Water weekly until hedges are fully grown, then twice a month.
    • Lawns:
      • Mow once a month.
      • Water twice a month, weekly in summer.
      • Weed once a month.

    New Bungalow Plantation Schedule

    • Officers' Bungalows:
      • Lawn: 200 sq. m
      • Hedge: 200 m
    • Type IV Quarters:
      • Lawn: 75 sq. m
      • Hedge: 100 m
    • The initial plantation costs should be borne by the railway.

    Sale of Natural Products

    • Natural products on railway land should be sold by public auction or tender.
    • Sale proceeds are credited to railway revenue.
    • Auctions/Tenders should be conducted by the Assistant Engineer about a month before the season starts.
    • Products of fruit-bearing trees in compounds of residential quarters can be enjoyed by residents but cannot be sold.

    Natural Products Sold by Auction/Tender

    • Auction/tender notices in Hindi, English, and regional language should be posted at least two weeks in advance at stations and visible locations.
    • Auction notices must include:
      • Date, time, and place of auction.
      • Full particulars of the products or rights being sold.
      • Requirement for the successful bidder to deposit the full sale amount and sign an agreement immediately after the bidding.
      • Reserve prices of lots being auctioned.

    Matured Trees

    • Matured trees can also be sold to State Government agencies like Forest Development Corporations at approved rates.

    Fixing Reserve Prices

    • Reserve prices for each lot should be fixed by the Divisional Engineer in consultation with the Accounts Officer.
    • When determining reserve prices, the Divisional Engineer, in consultation with the Assistant Engineer, should consider previous year's sales and relevant factors like the quality and quantity of the product for that year.

    Recording and Finalizing Bids

    • All auction bids should be recorded.
    • The highest bid should be accepted if it’s equal to or above the reserve price, barring any compelling reasons for rejection.
    • If rejected, the reasons must be recorded in the bid list before closing the auction.
    • A report regarding the auction should be sent to the Divisional Engineer and Divisional Safety Officer.

    Felling Trees

    • Trees that interfere with the view from trains, signals, level crossings, or the insides of curves, should be cut.
    • Ensure that felling does not foul the track.
    • It's desirable to retain as many trees as possible, consistent with ensuring train safety.

    Relaxation in Felling Distances

    • The Assistant Engineer can make decisions regarding relaxation in felling distances.
    • The Assistant Engineer must ensure that there is no risk of trees falling across the line.

    Felling Relaxations

    • Trees can be reduced in height by lopping top branches to prevent obstruction.
    • Branches on the track side may only be removed, leaving those on the side remote from the track to prevent the tree from falling across the track.

    Group Felling

    • When a group of trees are to be felled, each tree should be marked, identified, classified, and measured.
    • Tenders should be invited for felling and purchase of timber from these trees, stipulating a time limit for felling and removal from railway land.

    Felling Trees Outside Railway Limits

    • If trees and bushes on private land interfere with the view of signals or level crossings, steps should be taken to clear the obstructions as outlined in Section 14 of the Indian Railways Act 1989.

    Felling in Staff Quarters

    • Trees in the compounds of bungalows or staff quarters should not be felled or lopped without permission from the Assistant Engineer.

    Felling Near Electrical/Telegraph Lines

    • Trees near electrical or communication lines should not be cut or lopped without the presence of staff from the Electrical or Telegraph department, as applicable.

    Gardens & Plantations - Engineering Department

    • The Engineering department has the responsibility of maintaining gardens and plantations at railway stations, colonies, offices and community parks.
    • Other departments should also be involved in these activities.

    Planting & Care of Young Trees

    • When selecting sites for new plantations, consider the growth of the trees and ensure they won't interfere with telegraph wires or railway signals.
    • Dig pits for planting measuring 0.5m² and 1m deep, break up the soil and water the pit thoroughly.
    • Mix removed soil with manure and replace the mixture in the pit, then water it again.
    • During planting, ensure roots aren't exposed to sunlight for too long.
    • Water young trees daily until they're well-rooted, loosen the soil surface weekly.
    • At stations without permanent Engineering staff, daily watering may be entrusted to station staff.

    Maintenance - Offices, Rest Houses & Colonies

    • The garden staff of the division/district are responsible for maintaining hedges, lawns, and shrubberies at offices, rest houses, and colonies.
    • For smaller gardens, the watchman can be responsible for maintenance.

    Maintenance- Officers' Bungalows and Senior Supervisors' Quarters

    • Railway premises occupied by officers and senior supervisors should be maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
    • Gardens within these compounds should be maintained to a satisfactory standard.

    Servicing Frequency for Hedges & Lawns in Bungalows

    • Hedges should be cut every two months and watered weekly until fully grown, then every two months.
    • Lawns should be mowed once a month, watered every two weeks and weekly during summer.
    • Weeding should be done on an as-needed basis.

    Disposal of Grass and Other Natural Products

    • The Divisional Engineer is responsible for the sale of grass, leaves, bamboo clumps, and other natural products.
    • Auction of these products should be conducted by the Assistant Engineer in the presence of the Inspector, or by the Inspector if the Assistant Engineer is not present.
    • The reserve price for each lot should be fixed by the Divisional Engineer based on current market prices.

    Auction Process & Bidding

    • An auction should be held by the Assistant Engineer in the Divisional Engineer's office.
    • A bid list should be prepared containing details of the lots being sold.
    • The bidders should be present and bids should be called out in open public auction.
    • The Assistant Engineer should certify the auction was conducted fairly and the listed prices are accurate after the auction is closed.
    • After the auction, the successful bidder should pay the full amount and sign an agreement on the provided form.
    • Products should be handed over immediately, and a receipt provided.
    • The collected funds are then remitted to the Railway with full details.

    Handling Unpaid Bids or Bids Under Reserve Price

    • If the successful bidder fails to pay the full amount, or the highest bid falls below the set reserve price, the lot should not be sold.
    • The bidders' list should be certified by the Assistant Engineer and submitted to the Divisional Engineer with recommendations for orders regarding the unfulfilled bid.

    Divisional Engineer's Review of Auction Results

    • After the auction, the bidders' list and signed agreements should be submitted to the Divisional Engineer for ratification.
    • Certified copies of the agreements should be issued to the successful bidder, the Assistant Engineer, and the Inspector.
    • The original agreement should be sent to the Accounts Department for record.

    Post-Auction Responsibility & Loss Liability

    • Once the successful bidder is advised of their acceptance, responsibility for the products or rights passes to them.
    • The Railway is not liable for any loss or damage due to theft, fire, or other causes.

    Handling Tied Bids or Bids by Railway Employees

    • When there's a tie in bids, a railway employee should be given preference.
    • If both bidders are railway employees, the employee with more service should be given preference.

    Leasing Out Fishing Rights

    • The first preference for leasing fishing rights should be given to fishermen's co-operative societies formed by railway employees.
    • If no such society exists, the second preference should be granted to other fishermen's co-operative societies.
    • If no such society exists, the rights are offered through public auction or tender.

    Register of Natural Product Sales

    • A register is maintained in the Divisional Engineer's office, section-wise, with complete details of sales affected.
    • The Divisional Engineer initials each entry as needed.

    Licensing of Tanks and Borrow Pits for Pisiculture

    • Co-operative societies formed by railway employees are given preference for licensing of tanks and borrow pits for pisiculture.
    • The license period can be from 1 to 5 years, and the license fee is determined on a case-by-case basis, in consultation with the FA & CAO.

    Felling Of Trees

    • Trees and bushes that interfere with the view from trains, signals, level crossings, or along the insides of curves should be cut.
    • Felling should be conducted in a way that does not affect the track safety.
    • Retaining trees is encouraged where possible, but safety should be prioritized.
    • The Assistant Engineer can make exceptions to the distance from the track requirements, but should ensure no risk of trees falling onto the track exists.

    Felling Tree Height Reduction

    • Trees may be reduced in height by lopping top branches to avoid obstruction, but only with the approval of the Assistant Engineer.

    Felling Branches on the Track Side

    • Only track-side branches should be removed, leaving other branches intact to prevent the tree from falling across the track.

    Felling Trees in Groups

    • If a group of trees needs to be felled, each tree should be marked, identified, classified and measured.
    • Tenders may be invited for felling and purchase of timber from these lots of trees, with a stipulated time limit for felling and removal from railway land.

    Joint Survey of Trees for Safety

    • Annually, a joint survey of trees should be conducted by junior scale officers from the Engineering, S&T, and Electrical departments to identify trees endangering track safety.
    • Trees should be felled or lopped as needed, and a report submitted to the Divisional Engineer and Divisional Safety Officer.

    Felling Trees Outside Railway Limits

    • If trees and bushes that interfere with the view of signals or level crossings are on private land, steps to clear these obstructions should be taken as outlined in Section 14 of the Indian Railways Act, 1989.

    Felling Trees in Staff Quarters

    • Trees in the compounds of railway bungalows or staff quarters should not be felled or have any branches lopped without the Assistant Engineer's permission.

    Felling Trees Near Electrical or Telegraph Wires

    • Trees in close proximity to electrical or communication lines should only be felled or lopped with the presence of staff from the Electrical or Telegraph Department, as appropriate.

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