Indian Railway Establishment Code - Chapter 16
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What must be recorded by Members of the Railway Board and General Managers when permitting air travel?

  • The names of accompanying personnel
  • The full itinerary of the trip
  • The reasons for considering air travel essential (correct)
  • The cost analysis of air vs. rail travel

    • Under what circumstances may officers below the rank of Executive Directors travel by air?

  • In any situation requiring travel
  • Only with specific permission and in exceptional circumstances (correct)
  • During periods of low passenger volume
  • Whenever an air fare is cheaper than rail fare

    • Which of the following is NOT a condition listed for permitting air travel?

  • Travel must be essential to save public time
  • The journey must be assessed before sanction
  • The officer should be a member of the Railway Board (correct)
  • Travel should be limited to situations of extreme urgency

    • What is the primary benefit provided to railway servants when combining rail and road/sea travel?

    <p>Full fare for the added journey without diet charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can authorize air travel for officers of equivalent rank to General Managers?

    <p>The Member concerned in the Railway Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What entitlements do officers drawing a grade pay of Rs.10,000 have when using public transport?

    <p>Actual fare by any type of public bus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an entitlement for officers with grade pay Rs.5400, Rs.6600, Rs.7600, Rs.8700, and Rs.8900?

    <p>Use of AC taxi for travel purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an officer drawing a grade pay of Rs.4200 travels by auto-rickshaw, what entitlement do they have?

    <p>Actual fare up to prescribed rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the entitlement for officers who travel by their own car?

    <p>At prescribed rates for Ordinary Taxi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limits the entitlement of officers in the Rs.5400 to Rs.8900 grade pay for taxi journeys?

    <p>Permissibility of using AC taxis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entitlement applies when an officer travels by an air-conditioned bus?

    <p>Actual fare at prescribed rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary condition under which a Controlling Officer may allow a higher class mileage allowance?

    <p>Sufficient reasons for lower class travel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For grade pay Rs.4200, Rs.4600, and Rs.4800, what travel entitlements do officers have?

    <p>Same as Rs.5400 and above except for AC taxi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What travel reimbursement applies to journeys made by Own Car for officers with grade pay Rs.10,000?

    <p>At prescribed rates for Own Car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What compensation is a railway servant entitled to for journeys within his sphere of duty if it is declared they are compensated by their pay?

    <p>Free pass for rail or steamer journey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an allowance a railway servant is entitled to when making a journey by road on tour?

    <p>Accommodation allowance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When two railway servants travel in a single conveyance, how is the owner of that conveyance compensated?

    <p>They draw traveling allowance and the others get daily allowance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition can a railway servant draw traveling allowance for a journey that includes part of it within their sphere of duty?

    <p>When given proper sanction to travel beyond their sphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limit for the road mileage allowance for journeys performed by sharing hire charges?

    <p>Actual share of hire charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What daily allowance is a railway servant entitled to when making a journey on tour by an open line of a railway?

    <p>As prescribed in Rule 1615</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding allowances for railway servants is incorrect?

    <p>They may receive a daily allowance even without prior notice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when free transport is provided to a railway servant during a journey?

    <p>They receive a daily allowance only.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which governing body must declare the pay for a railway servant to eliminate their entitlement to traveling allowance?

    <p>General Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prescribed rule for claiming road mileage for journeys by road?

    <p>Rule 1607(5)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the road mileage rate for journeys performed by bicycle or on foot?

    <p>Rs. 1.20 per kilometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the automatic increase in mileage allowance for road journeys?

    <p>Increase in Dearness allowance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For journeys performed in hill tracks, what factor affects the road mileage rates?

    <p>The actual bus fare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the criteria for determining the commencement and end point of a journey?

    <p>The actual residence of the railway servant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used to determine the mileage between two stations for Travelling Allowance claims?

    <p>The mileage indicated in the Railway Fare &amp; Time Tables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mode of transportation's journeys are equivalent to those performed by scooter or motorcycle for mileage allowance?

    <p>Autorickshaw, tonga, and cycle-rickshaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the authority that provides guidelines for the transportation charges for a railway servant's personal effects?

    <p>Railway Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a mode of transport specified for the mileage allowance?

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

    How is the increase in the mileage allowance calculated in relation to the Dearness allowance?

    <p>Automatically by 25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the road mileage rate for journeys performed by taxi or own car?

    <p>Equivalent to the rates for scooters/motorcycles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What minimum number of days must a railway servant be absent from headquarters to qualify for a permanent travelling allowance?

    <p>20 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the calculation of a permanent travelling allowance ensure?

    <p>It equals the travelling allowance if not granted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which of the following periods is a permanent travelling allowance not allowed to be drawn?

    <p>During leave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limit does the competent authority have on the total amount of permanent travelling allowance when an employee holds multiple posts?

    <p>They cannot exceed the sum of allowances attached to each post.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered while fixing the quantum of consolidated travelling allowance?

    <p>The possible spell of casual leave an employee might take.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of travelling allowance is mentioned that cannot be deducted for casual leave days taken in a month?

    <p>Consolidated travelling allowance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In case of a roster system, the consolidated travelling allowance (C.T.A.) should be fixed based on what criteria?

    <p>The number of days an employee is likely to be on tour.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rate per km for transporting personal effects from a residence to the Railway Station in Z class cities for officers with a grade pay of Rs.2800?

    <p>Rs.4.60</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is correct regarding the charges for transportation of personal effects for railway servants?

    <p>Rates differ based on the grade pay and city classification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much is the rate per kg per km for transporting personal effects for officers with grade pay below Rs.2800 in X & Y class cities?

    <p>Rs.0.005 per kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following transportation methods has the same rates as prescribed by the Shipping Corporation of India?

    <p>Transportation by Steamer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For officers with a grade pay of Rs.4200, what is the transportation rate for personal effects in X & Y class cities?

    <p>Rs.30.00</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum transportation rate per km for officers drawing a grade pay below Rs.2800 in Z class cities?

    <p>Rs.4.60</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rate applicable for transporting personal effects per kg per km for officers in grade pay Rs.5400?

    <p>Not specified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can exercise the powers related to air travel for officers below the rank of Junior Administrative Grade?

    <p>General Managers with personal concurrence of the FA&amp;CAO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following classes are Railway officers in the pay scale Rs. 67000-79000 entitled to travel in while on official tours?

    <p>Business or Club Class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the entitlement for international travel for officers at the level of Additional Secretaries?

    <p>Travel by Business/Club Class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition applies to officers drawing a Grade Pay of Rs.10,000/- regarding class of air travel?

    <p>They can travel in Business/Club Class with the approval of the Competent Authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation can a Railway servant below the rank of Junior Administrative Grade travel by air without the standard limitations?

    <p>In exceptional circumstances with prior sanction of the Railway Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition must be met for railway servants to be reimbursed for conveyance charges while on tour?

    <p>The journeys must involve visits to offices at significant distances or attendance in court.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence for railway servants traveling by sea or river steamers regarding expense claims?

    <p>They can claim both actual fare and daily allowance for entire absence from headquarters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios might allow for higher mileage reimbursement rates for a railway servant?

    <p>Special reasons documented within the office managing the employee.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what circumstance can a railway servant not claim traveling allowance for a journey?

    <p>If the journey includes parts within their sphere of duty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is considered when determining the road mileage allowance for journeys in hill tracks?

    <p>The geographical conditions affecting travel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the road mileage rate determined for journeys performed by bicycle?

    <p>It is the same rate as for journeys made by foot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be documented to justify a railway servant's claim for higher class mileage allowance?

    <p>A formal request outlining special reasons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes a valid reason for a railway servant to draw a traveling allowance?

    <p>Attending meetings outside their regular duty station.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limit for the amount that can be claimed for journeys by taxi for officers with certain grade pays?

    <p>It should not exceed the rate prescribed in the respective rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reimbursement rate per kilometer for journeys performed by auto-rickshaw?

    <p>Rs.8 per Km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what grade pay are employees not entitled to travel by taxi?

    <p>Grade pay below Rs.4200</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum fare an officer drawing a grade pay of Rs.2400 to Rs.4200 can claim for using an air-conditioned bus?

    <p>Actual fare for any type of public bus other than air-conditioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prescribed mileage allowance for journeys made in own car or taxi?

    <p>Rs.16 per Km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which journeys is reimbursement limited to the actual charge based on auto-rickshaw rates?

    <p>Journeys by taxi for officers below a certain grade pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions can a non-gazetted railway servant receive a reimbursement for conveyance hire while on tour?

    <p>When attending Court, regardless of distance between offices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity determines the reimbursement of fare for taxi journeys undertaken under the prepaid charges system in metropolitan cities?

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

    Which of the following types of journeys may Divisional Railway Managers authorize for Gazetted Officers?

    <p>Journeys for surprise inspections of level crossing gates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reimbursement for journeys performed by taxi or own car for officers drawing grade pay above Rs.4200?

    <p>Actual fare with no limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a railway servant performs a journey by road that is not deemed necessary for railway service?

    <p>They are granted only the daily allowance applicable for rail travel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lowest grade pay category that receives full reimbursement for journeys made by auto-rickshaw?

    <p>Grade pay between Rs.2400 and Rs.4200</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum charge a railway servant can claim for hiring a conveyance during a journey?

    <p>The charges for the ordinary means of conveyance available locally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding mileage reimbursement for auto-rickshaw journeys performed in metropolitan cities?

    <p>It is subject to local government agency's rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a circumstance under which a gazetted officer may travel by road?

    <p>Asset inspection for railway property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario might the Ministry of Railways allow a railway servant to hire a conveyance?

    <p>For journeys not eligible for standard traveling allowances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition must be met for allowing a railway servant to claim a daily allowance while performing a road journey?

    <p>It must be in the interest of railway service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What discretion do Divisional Railway Managers have regarding Gazetted Officers making journeys by road?

    <p>They can authorize journeys for specified reasons including inspections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which responsibility does the Head of Department have regarding traveling allowances for gazetted railway servants?

    <p>To determine if a road journey is necessary in the interest of railway service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provides the basis for limiting the daily allowance a railway servant receives for a road journey?

    <p>The daily allowance that would be granted for rail travel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Indian Railway Establishment Code - Chapter 16

    • Application of Rules: These rules apply to all railway servants except those governed by ex-Company railway rules, officers of the Indian Audit and Accounts Service temporarily under the Railway Board, and certain employees of the railway Audit Department.

    • Travelling Allowance Applicability: Entitlement to travelling allowance is based on the grade pay drawn and pay band. For those drawing a grade pay up to Rs.10,000 and for those in higher pay scales (HAG and above).

    • Promotion/Reversion/Pay Increase: No revision of travelling allowance claims is permitted for periods of promotion, reversion, or increased pay with retrospective effect, unless a change of duty is evident. Supplementary claims may be considered with retrospective increments if certain conditions are met.

    • Different Types of Travelling Allowances: The document lists various types of travelling allowances, including permanent or consolidated, conveyance, mileage, daily, and actual cost of travel.

    • Permanent Travelling Allowance: It can be granted for extensive duties, and is payable all year long, whether the employee is at headquarters or not. For rail journeys, the employee receives passes.

    • Conveyance Allowance: An allowance for extensive travel may be granted under certain conditions, specifically excluding cases where daily allowance is applicable.

    • Mileage Allowance: Calculated based on the shortest or cheapest route.

    • Daily Allowance: A standard allowance for each day of absence or on tour, based on the employee's grade pay. Details about situations where daily allowance is reduced due to lodging or board being provided are also given.

    • Actual Cost of Travelling: Employees are not entitled to the actual cost of travel unless specifically allowed under certain circumstances.

    • Travel by Conveyance: The type of conveyance (personal vehicle), circumstances for reimbursement of such expenses and conditions for the grant of allowance are detailed.

    • Classification of Allowances: The document details allowances for various forms of conveyance (road, train, air, etc.). Rates and conditions for each type of transportation are explained.

    • Mileage Allowance for Road Journeys: Rules detailing applicable mileage rates, depending on the grade pay of officers, and the mode of conveyance (private vehicle, public transportation), are provided. There are also specific cases where mileage is waived.

    • Daily Allowance for Journeys: If the journey is within a specific distance or for various durations, the appropriate daily rate will apply. These standards must be used for calculating this expense.

    • Transfer Travelling Allowances: There are regulations on transfer allowances, addressing situations in which the employee has a change of residence due to transfer. These rules stipulate the amount of the allowance, with different percentages possible based on distance moved, length of leave, or other factors.

    • Transportation of Personal Effects: Rules relating to transportation of personal belongings and accompanying family members during transfers are outlined. These allowances are also given based on the distance of transfer and the mode of transportation, and possible pay rates or percentages involved.

    • Effect of Transfer Following Leave: Specifies allowances for transfer allowances when the transfer happens during or after a leave period that exceeds a certain duration.

    • Composite Transfer Grant: Rules and conditions for composite transfer grants, emphasizing cases in which there is a change in residence as a direct result of transfer, are described.

    • Advance of Transfer Allowance: A certain percentage (75%) of the Composite Transfer Grant amount is allowed as advance upon transfer. Conditions and procedures for claiming this are also given.

    • Claims for Transfer Allowance: Procedures for submitting claims, forms, documents needed, and timescales are clarified.

    Indian Railways - Other Notes

    • Government Rules & Conditions: The information relates to regulations and standards relating to traveling allowances for Indian Railways employees.
    • Specific situations & exceptions: The rules and allowances vary according to different situations and circumstances (e.g., whether an employee requires travel or transfers, if conditions differ by location or employee type, etc.).
    • Authority of Statements: The source of this document notes that these are guidelines outlined in official letters from railway boards.

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