Indian Railway Establishment Code Chapter 10
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Who is considered the 'Controlling Officer' for railway servants under the control of a General Manager?

  • The General Manager (correct)
  • The head of the department
  • The Secretary, Railway Board
  • The Additional Deputy Comptroller

    • To which railway servants do the State Railway Gratuity Rules apply based on the provided content?

  • Permanent railway servants regardless of recruitment date
  • Temporary railway servants recruited prior to 16th November, 1957 (correct)
  • Temporary railway servants recruited after 16th November, 1957
  • Temporary railway servants who have opted for the Pension Scheme

    • Which type of children are included under the definition of 'Children' in these rules?

  • Only adopted children according to personal law
  • Legitimate, step-children, and adopted children (correct)
  • Only biological children
  • Legitimate and step-children only

    • Which official is the 'Controlling Officer' for railway servants employed in the Railway Audit Department?

    <p>The Audit General of India (Railways)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prerequisite for temporary railway servants recruited after 19th October, 1955 to be applicable under these rules?

    <p>They must not have opted for the Pension Scheme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What date marks the upper limit of recruitment for temporary railway servants to fall under these rules unless they stipulated otherwise?

    <p>16th November, 1957</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criterion is applied when determining the inclusion of adopted children in the definition of 'Children'?

    <p>Discretion of the Controlling Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who will receive the amount admissible if a male railway servant dies after discharge or retirement before receiving gratuity under Rule 1003?

    <p>His widow or widows and/or dependent children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum period of pay that compassionate gratuity may be granted for a deceased railway servant's years of service?

    <p>Fifteen months' pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition can a compassionate gratuity be extended to relatives other than the widow or children?

    <p>With the previous sanction of the Railway Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum amount that compassionate gratuity calculated for a deceased railway servant shall not fall below?

    <p>Twelve months' pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required when the controlling officer is lower in rank than the authority competent to dismiss the railway servant regarding the distribution of gratuity?

    <p>Sanction from the higher authority is needed for any reduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'pay' mean in the context of granting compassionate gratuity to a permanent railway servant?

    <p>The substantive pay admissible in their permanent post, including personal and special pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a temporary railway servant, how is 'pay' defined for the purpose of compassionate gratuity?

    <p>The pay last drawn in the temporary post they held</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific allowance is included in the pay of railway servants entitled to running allowances?

    <p>Average running allowances drawn in the preceding 365 days limited to 75 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the definition of 'service' for the purposes of these rules?

    <p>Any service paid monthly from railway revenues, including temporary and officiating service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'running allowance' according to the provided content?

    <p>An allowance granted for the performance of duties directly associated with moving trains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who qualifies as a 'railway servant' according to the definitions provided?

    <p>A person who is not on loan from another department not controlled by the Railway Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is excluded from the definition of 'running allowance'?

    <p>Special compensatory allowance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the pay if the railway servant is entitled to running allowances?

    <p>It encompasses average allowances drawn over the last year but limited to 75 percent of the average pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of service is counted as service for these purposes?

    <p>Temporary, officiating, or service as a paid apprentice when paid monthly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition can a temporary railway servant receive gratuity upon discharge?

    <p>If they are discharged due to a reduction of establishment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum continuous service required for temporary engineers to subscribe to the State Railway Provident Fund?

    <p>One year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the Government's contribution if an employee quits before completing five years of service?

    <p>It is forfeited and not payable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For how long must a temporary railway servant have served to be eligible for gratuity at half a month's pay per year?

    <p>At least one complete year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional benefit is available to employees who exceed a continuous service of 12 years?

    <p>A special contribution from the Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gratuity at half a month's pay for each completed year of service is applicable to temporary railway servants who are discharged for what reason?

    <p>Reduction of establishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions does NOT allow a temporary railway servant to receive gratuity?

    <p>Voluntary resignation from the position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the stipulated gratuity rate for temporary railway servants who retire on account of permanent incapacity?

    <p>Half a month's pay for each completed year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the earliest date for which the provisions for temporary engineers were applicable?

    <p>19th October 1955</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about temporary railway servants and gratuity is FALSE?

    <p>Gratuity is paid only to permanent employees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is ineligible for gratuity according to the rules?

    <p>Re-employed retired staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum gratuity amount for railway servants with fifteen or more years of service?

    <p>Fifteen months' pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gratuity for a railway servant who has completed four years of service and then dies?

    <p>Three months' pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with cases of expected retrenchment when proposing gratuity?

    <p>They should be referred to the Railway Board for sanction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a railway servant's service is less than fifteen years, what is the maximum gratuity amount?

    <p>Six months' pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gratuity amount for a railway servant at the completion of less than one year of service?

    <p>No gratuity is applicable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the gratuity calculated for a railway servant who has served eight years?

    <p>Half a month's pay for each completed year of service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation is a widow entitled to receive gratuity payments?

    <p>If her husband completed more than three years of service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a railway servant dies after completing two years of service, what is the gratuity for their dependents?

    <p>One month's pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of service required for a railway servant to be eligible for half a month's pay for each completed year?

    <p>At least fifteen years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum permissible amount for compassionate gratuity that can be granted without the Railway Board's sanction?

    <p>Rs. 5,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum amount of compassionate gratuity that must be granted if calculated?

    <p>12 months' pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition can the controlling officer grant a compassionate gratuity to relatives of the deceased railway servant?

    <p>If relatives were dependent and faced financial difficulties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following individuals is NOT eligible for compassionate gratuity?

    <p>The deceased's grandchildren</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What restriction is applied when the controlling officer is lower in rank than the authority competent to dismiss the railway servant?

    <p>The gratuity must not be less than the minimum permissible amount</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements correctly describes the applicability of the State Railway Gratuity Rules to temporary railway servants?

    <p>They apply to temporary railway servants recruited prior to 16th November, 1957 who have not opted for the Pension Scheme.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the 'Controlling Officer' play in the context of railway servants?

    <p>They make decisions regarding the eligibility of railway servants for gratuity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'pay' defined for the purpose of granting compassionate gratuity to a temporary railway servant?

    <p>It is defined based on the total earnings including any running allowances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prerequisite for a compassionate gratuity to be granted to relatives other than the widow or children of a deceased railway servant?

    <p>Approval must be obtained from the Controlling Officer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly states the minimum continuous service required for temporary engineers to qualify for gratuity?

    <p>Five years of continuous service.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition must be met for temporary railway servants to receive gratuity upon discharge?

    <p>They must have served continuously for at least two years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the State Railway Gratuity Rules, which of the following statements about the definition of 'running allowance' is true?

    <p>'Running allowance' is included in the calculation of a railway servant's total pay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'pay' for a temporary railway servant entitled to compassionate gratuity?

    <p>The pay last drawn in the temporary post they held</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is explicitly included in the definition of 'pay' for railway servants entitled to running allowances?

    <p>Dearness pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When calculating 'service' for the purposes of these rules, which period is NOT included?

    <p>Temporary service in a non-railway department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum percentage of average pay included for railway servants entitled to running allowances for calculating gratuity?

    <p>75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role is NOT classified as a 'railway servant' according to the definitions provided?

    <p>A contractor's temporary staff member</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes service that can be counted as 'continuous service'?

    <p>Only monthly paid service from railway revenues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does NOT fall under the categories included in 'running allowance'?

    <p>Overtime allowance for long hours worked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can have their service counted as eligible for consideration according to special orders from the President?

    <p>Certain categorized apprentices and temporary workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'running duty' refer to in the context of 'running allowance'?

    <p>Direct duties connected with the charge of moving trains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition for temporary railway servants recruited after 19th October 1955 to receive gratuity upon retirement due to permanent incapacity?

    <p>They must have completed at least five years of service.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the gratuity calculations for temporary railway servants is true?

    <p>The gratuity is calculated at half a month's pay for each completed year of service.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the Government contribution if a temporary engineer quits before five years of service?

    <p>They will not receive either the Government contribution or the interest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following individuals qualifies for the additional special contribution if they exceed twelve years of service?

    <p>Temporary engineers who have served continuously for more than 12 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criteria must a temporary railway servant meet for gratuity eligibility upon discharge due to a reduction of establishment?

    <p>They must have served under a temporary contract.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which provision governs the Gratuity eligibility for temporary railway servants concerning mental infirmity?

    <p>It is applicable for those retiring due to bodily or mental infirmity after five years of service.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which conditions could a temporary railway servant be denied gratuity despite having served the required tenure?

    <p>If their discharge was due to a reduction of isolated temporary posts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum duration of service a temporary railway servant must complete to receive gratuity?

    <p>Continuous service of less than one year does not qualify.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the criteria for calculating the gratuity amount for temporary railway servants who have served eight years?

    <p>Total years of service multiplied by half a month’s pay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of contribution is payable to temporary engineers with over twelve years of service, in addition to the Government's contribution?

    <p>Special contribution corresponding to service duration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum gratuity payable for a railway servant who has served for exactly fifteen years?

    <p>Fifteen months' pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation can a widow receive gratuity payments under the specified rules?

    <p>If the railway servant completed five years of service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What amount of gratuity is eligible for a railway servant with four years of service who dies?

    <p>Three months' pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the rules, what is explicitly stated about re-employed retired staff concerning gratuity?

    <p>They are ineligible for any gratuity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the gratuity calculated for a railway servant who has served for ten years?

    <p>Half a month's pay for each completed year, totaling eight months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum gratuity amount for a railway servant with less than fifteen years of service?

    <p>Six months' pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to gratuity if a railway servant dies after completing as little as one year of service?

    <p>They receive one month's pay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done concerning cases of expected retrenchment of staff when proposing gratuity?

    <p>Refer all cases to the Railway Board for sanction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a railway servant's service is less than one year, what is the gratuity amount they are eligible to receive?

    <p>No gratuity allowed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is granted under Rule 1003(b) for dependents if a railway servant dies during service?

    <p>Gratuity as if they were permanently incapacitated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Indian Railway Establishment Code (Chapter 10)

    • State Railway Gratuity Rules (1001): Rules apply to temporary railway servants recruited before November 16, 1957 who did not opt for Pension Scheme. Also applies to temporary engineers recruited locally or via UPSC between October 19, 1955 and November 16, 1957, excluding those opting for the Pension Scheme.

    Definitions (1002)

    • Controlling Officer: Specified in a table based on the railway servant's class. Examples include the General Manager for railway servants under their administrative control, the Additional Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General of India (Railways) for Railway servants employed in the Railway Audit Department, and the Secretary, Railway Board for railway servants employed in the Railway Board office.
    • Children: Legitimate, step, and adopted children. Validity of adoption considered based on the circumstances of each case.
    • Pay: Average pay as defined in rule 103(35). Includes substantive pay, special pay, and running allowances (up to 75 percent of average pay) for calculating compassionate gratuity for permanent and temporary railway servants. "Dearness Pay" also included.

    Gratuity for Temporary Railway Servants (1003)

    • Conditions for payment:
      • Discharge due to establishment reduction
      • Retirement due to bodily/mental incapacity

    Railway Board's Orders (Specific to Temporary Engineers 1002 (i))

    • Provident Fund: Employees must subscribe to the State Railway Provident Fund after 1-year continuous service.
    • Service Termination Before 5 Years: No government contribution or interest payable in cases of resignation before 5 years. Instead, gratuity is half a month's pay for each completed year of service.
    • Special Contribution: Additional special contribution might be payable for more than 12 years of service, similar to gazetted officers.

    Gratuity for Temporary Railway Servants -Specific Conditions(1004)

    • Re-employed retired staff cannot receive gratuity.
    • Gratuity Amount: Based on years of service, max of 15 months' pay for 15+ years of service and max 6 months' pay if less than 15 years of service.

    Death in Service (1006)

    • Gratuity to widow/children: Railway servants who die in service are granted gratuity (like those who are permanently incapacitated) to their widows and dependent children, based on years of service.
    • Payment in cases of death before gratuity: Widows or dependent children will receive gratuity if the servant dies before receiving gratuity, regardless of the father's employment status.

    Compassionate Gratuity (1008)

    • Eligibility: Non-gazetted railway servants (permanent or temporary), whether deceased in service or after service but before payment, or receiving compensation, can be granted compassionate gratuity to their widows, children, parents, brothers, sisters, or other dependent relatives as approved by Railway Board if left in straitened circumstances after the employee's death.. Amounts calculated based on years of service (max 15 months' pay but not less than 12 months payable).
    • Railway Board's Approval: Railway Board approval needed if compassionate gratuity exceeds Rs. 5,000.

    Additional Details

    • Minor/Lunatic Recipients: Payments managed by a legal guardian or a manager.
    • Deductions: Controlling officer can deduct any dues from gratuity payable to employees (Railway Institutes, co-operative societies, stores, and hospitals).
    • Deputation/Foreign Service Contributions: Government contribution towards provident fund and gratuity, governed by paragraph 1255 of the Indian Railway General Code, Vol. I. If leave salary is regulated by rule 829, contribution levies based on 1/24th of total pay in foreign service
    • Delegation of Powers: Senior officers can delegate their powers in accordance with rule 1012, but provisions of rules 1007 and 1008 cannot be delegated

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    This quiz covers Chapter 10 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code, focusing on the State Railway Gratuity Rules and relevant definitions. Test your knowledge of the rules applying to temporary railway servants and the roles of controlling officers. Improve your understanding of key terms and regulations in the railway establishment.

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