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What must be mentioned regarding employment in the reimbursement claim?
What must be mentioned regarding employment in the reimbursement claim?
Which statement regarding the child's attendance is correct in the claim?
Which statement regarding the child's attendance is correct in the claim?
What is the maximum salary limit for a spouse who is a Central Government servant to be eligible for an exemption in this claim?
What is the maximum salary limit for a spouse who is a Central Government servant to be eligible for an exemption in this claim?
What is required regarding the tuition fees paid in the claim?
What is required regarding the tuition fees paid in the claim?
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What must the parent certify about the child's schooling duration in the same class?
What must the parent certify about the child's schooling duration in the same class?
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What must be confirmed about claims for educational allowance?
What must be confirmed about claims for educational allowance?
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Which option accurately reflects the information required from a spouse's employment status?
Which option accurately reflects the information required from a spouse's employment status?
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How many sets of trousers are required annually for bearers?
How many sets of trousers are required annually for bearers?
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What is the color and material of the trousers prescribed for Halwais, Cooks, and similar staff?
What is the color and material of the trousers prescribed for Halwais, Cooks, and similar staff?
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How many pairs of shoes are required for Bearers each year?
How many pairs of shoes are required for Bearers each year?
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Which color and type of jersey is prescribed for bearers?
Which color and type of jersey is prescribed for bearers?
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For sweepers, what is the annual requirement for bush shirts?
For sweepers, what is the annual requirement for bush shirts?
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What is the maximum limit for costs that should be included according to the specified guidelines?
What is the maximum limit for costs that should be included according to the specified guidelines?
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Which running expense may be incurred as part of the revenue budget?
Which running expense may be incurred as part of the revenue budget?
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What must be done when separate Convalescent Homes are established?
What must be done when separate Convalescent Homes are established?
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Who must approve the location for a Holiday Home when expenditure exceeds established limits?
Who must approve the location for a Holiday Home when expenditure exceeds established limits?
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Staff from which entities are eligible to use the Holiday Homes of any Railway?
Staff from which entities are eligible to use the Holiday Homes of any Railway?
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Under which circumstance can leave be refused to staff allotted accommodation in a Holiday Home?
Under which circumstance can leave be refused to staff allotted accommodation in a Holiday Home?
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What is required for a Railway’s staff to access a Holiday Home outside their jurisdiction?
What is required for a Railway’s staff to access a Holiday Home outside their jurisdiction?
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The expenditure for which type of person must be provided in the revenue budget?
The expenditure for which type of person must be provided in the revenue budget?
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According to the guidelines, who should manage the Holiday Home located outside its jurisdiction?
According to the guidelines, who should manage the Holiday Home located outside its jurisdiction?
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What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding canteen employees on 22.10.1980?
What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding canteen employees on 22.10.1980?
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Under which Act are Railway Administrations required to provide canteens for employees?
Under which Act are Railway Administrations required to provide canteens for employees?
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Which section of the Factories Act, 1948 imposes a statutory obligation on Railway Administrations regarding canteens?
Which section of the Factories Act, 1948 imposes a statutory obligation on Railway Administrations regarding canteens?
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What has been substituted in para 2236 relating to 'Employees Provident Fund'?
What has been substituted in para 2236 relating to 'Employees Provident Fund'?
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What empowerment do State Governments have under the Factories Act regarding canteens?
What empowerment do State Governments have under the Factories Act regarding canteens?
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What stipulation is made concerning canteens in establishments not governed by the Factories Act?
What stipulation is made concerning canteens in establishments not governed by the Factories Act?
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How many paras have been revised in the Indian Railway Establishment Manual concerning canteens?
How many paras have been revised in the Indian Railway Establishment Manual concerning canteens?
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What is the purpose of the provisions in section 2230 regarding canteens?
What is the purpose of the provisions in section 2230 regarding canteens?
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The revisions made in the Indian Railway establishment manual were primarily due to which events?
The revisions made in the Indian Railway establishment manual were primarily due to which events?
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What does Rule 2231 pertain to specifically?
What does Rule 2231 pertain to specifically?
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What is the minimum number of staff required to open a canteen according to the guiding principles?
What is the minimum number of staff required to open a canteen according to the guiding principles?
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What is the primary financial objective for canteens as per the guiding principles?
What is the primary financial objective for canteens as per the guiding principles?
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What is the advised approach toward the timing of meals served in canteens?
What is the advised approach toward the timing of meals served in canteens?
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Wholesome and cheap commodities are emphasized in the guiding principles. What does this imply?
Wholesome and cheap commodities are emphasized in the guiding principles. What does this imply?
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Who is directly responsible for the proper management of the canteens?
Who is directly responsible for the proper management of the canteens?
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What type of committee is required for staff involvement in the management of canteens?
What type of committee is required for staff involvement in the management of canteens?
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What is the recommended approach for setting prices in the canteen?
What is the recommended approach for setting prices in the canteen?
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What is the minimum number of staff required for a tiffin room?
What is the minimum number of staff required for a tiffin room?
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What should be considered when formulating a scheme for new canteens?
What should be considered when formulating a scheme for new canteens?
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How should a canteen manage its sales and expenses?
How should a canteen manage its sales and expenses?
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What is required from the Railway Administration before opening a canteen?
What is required from the Railway Administration before opening a canteen?
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In the case that a decision of the Committee affects Railway Administration's interests, what action should the nominated representative take?
In the case that a decision of the Committee affects Railway Administration's interests, what action should the nominated representative take?
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What should the accounts of the canteen include according to the guidelines?
What should the accounts of the canteen include according to the guidelines?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Committee of Management for the canteen?
What is the primary responsibility of the Committee of Management for the canteen?
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What does the provision regarding uniforms for canteen staff emphasize?
What does the provision regarding uniforms for canteen staff emphasize?
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Which of the following categories is exempt from the application of the mentioned orders?
Which of the following categories is exempt from the application of the mentioned orders?
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What is included in the definition of 'child' for the purposes of these orders?
What is included in the definition of 'child' for the purposes of these orders?
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Under the orders, which class level is NOT considered as higher secondary or senior secondary?
Under the orders, which class level is NOT considered as higher secondary or senior secondary?
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What is a prerequisite for Railway servants on foreign service to benefit from educational assistance?
What is a prerequisite for Railway servants on foreign service to benefit from educational assistance?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the 'Head of office' as defined in these orders?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the 'Head of office' as defined in these orders?
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Which group of individuals is mentioned as eligible for these orders regarding educational assistance?
Which group of individuals is mentioned as eligible for these orders regarding educational assistance?
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In the context of educational assistance, what is specifically excluded from the term 'pay' as understood in these orders?
In the context of educational assistance, what is specifically excluded from the term 'pay' as understood in these orders?
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What is required from wards of Railway employees when applying for a scholarship from the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
What is required from wards of Railway employees when applying for a scholarship from the Railway Staff Benefit Fund?
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Which category of courses has the highest priority for scholarship allocation?
Which category of courses has the highest priority for scholarship allocation?
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What is the eligibility criterion related to the salary of non-gazetted railway servants for scholarship applications?
What is the eligibility criterion related to the salary of non-gazetted railway servants for scholarship applications?
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What additional consideration is made for running staff when determining eligibility for scholarships?
What additional consideration is made for running staff when determining eligibility for scholarships?
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What conditions must scholarships be awarded based on?
What conditions must scholarships be awarded based on?
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Which of the following is NOT a priority category for scholarship consideration?
Which of the following is NOT a priority category for scholarship consideration?
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How is the total number of scholarships for Railway servants determined?
How is the total number of scholarships for Railway servants determined?
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What type of educational courses receives second priority for scholarships?
What type of educational courses receives second priority for scholarships?
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What document must wards of Railway employees provide when claiming a scholarship?
What document must wards of Railway employees provide when claiming a scholarship?
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What is the charge per day for serving Group 'C' employees to occupy a Holiday Home?
What is the charge per day for serving Group 'C' employees to occupy a Holiday Home?
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What accommodation should Group-D staff be provided if the lowest type is not available?
What accommodation should Group-D staff be provided if the lowest type is not available?
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Who is entitled to use the facilities of Convalescent Homes set up on Railways?
Who is entitled to use the facilities of Convalescent Homes set up on Railways?
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What must be maintained to assess the financial implications of the Holiday Homes scheme?
What must be maintained to assess the financial implications of the Holiday Homes scheme?
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How much is charged per day for a retired Group 'D' employee in a Holiday Home?
How much is charged per day for a retired Group 'D' employee in a Holiday Home?
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What action should be taken if Holiday Homes are adequately patronised when considering their use as Convalescent Homes?
What action should be taken if Holiday Homes are adequately patronised when considering their use as Convalescent Homes?
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Which retired employees pay the highest charge for a Holiday Home per day?
Which retired employees pay the highest charge for a Holiday Home per day?
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What is the charge per day for serving Gazetted Officers in a Holiday Home?
What is the charge per day for serving Gazetted Officers in a Holiday Home?
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What category of accommodation should be provided to Group-D staff primarily?
What category of accommodation should be provided to Group-D staff primarily?
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What type of statement regarding financial implications need to be furnished to the Railway Board by each Railway?
What type of statement regarding financial implications need to be furnished to the Railway Board by each Railway?
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What is the maximum number of academic years for which a Railway servant can claim children's educational allowance for a child in the same class?
What is the maximum number of academic years for which a Railway servant can claim children's educational allowance for a child in the same class?
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Up to what age can a child receive the children's educational allowance under the provided guidelines?
Up to what age can a child receive the children's educational allowance under the provided guidelines?
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What condition must a child meet for a Railway servant to be eligible for children's educational allowance?
What condition must a child meet for a Railway servant to be eligible for children's educational allowance?
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When can a Railway servant NOT claim children's educational allowance or hostel subsidy?
When can a Railway servant NOT claim children's educational allowance or hostel subsidy?
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How many children can a Railway servant claim for educational allowance and hostel subsidy if some children are born after the specified date?
How many children can a Railway servant claim for educational allowance and hostel subsidy if some children are born after the specified date?
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What is the consequence of a Railway servant's child ceasing to be in service during an academic year?
What is the consequence of a Railway servant's child ceasing to be in service during an academic year?
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What is the significance of the date 14-1-88 in the context of children's allowance claims?
What is the significance of the date 14-1-88 in the context of children's allowance claims?
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What must be true for a Railway servant to receive reimbursement for hostel subsidy?
What must be true for a Railway servant to receive reimbursement for hostel subsidy?
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What specific condition leads to ineligibility for drawing allowances or subsidies for a child?
What specific condition leads to ineligibility for drawing allowances or subsidies for a child?
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Study Notes
Indian Railway Establishment Manual (Volume II) - Chapter XXII: Staff Welfare
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Schooling Facilities and Educational Assistance: Railway Ministry policy prioritizes schooling for railway children, especially in locations lacking adequate facilities. Elementary and high school education is considered crucial in railway colonies. Where necessary, education through college level should be provided.
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Expenditure Authority: Railway Board authorization is required for schooling expenditure beyond pre-specified rules.
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Grants-in-Aid to Non-Railway Schools: General Managers can approve grants to support non-railway schools in consultation with relevant financial authorities.
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Educational Assistance Policy: Railway servants with three or more years of service are eligible. Specific rules, outlined in designated letters, govern eligibility and conditions of assistance.
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Exclusions: These rules exclude certain categories of railway personnel, including those on casual or part-time employment or in foreign missions and some categories of public servants.
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Eligibility Requirements: Children's age must fall within 5-20 years. An employee is eligible to assist up to (a) three, if born prior to a specific date; (b) two, otherwise.
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Assistance is contingent on the child's Regular attendance: If a child is absent without a valid reason for longer than a month, assistance is not available.
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Tuition Reimbursement and Hostel Subsidies: Eligibility and stipulations apply to employees also governed by other services' policies and related Rules regarding reimbursements of any possible tuition fees or any potential subsidies for hostel facilities.
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Railway Institutes and Clubs
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Maintenance Costs: Railway Institutes are considered employee-benefit clubs and are largely funded by the Railway administration.
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General Costs: The Railway covers initial building costs and electric installations, including necessary furniture, fencing, road paving, playgrounds, and landscaping (gardens), wherever practical.
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Maintenance Costs: All costs of routine maintenance and repairs, except for maintenance of grounds, are covered by the Railway Administration.
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Specific Costs: Costs for watering, mowing and maintenance of the grounds, as well as electrical supplies, and related taxes, are the responsibility of the institute/club. Cost of water supplied en-masse is also the responsibility of the institute/club.
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Eligibility for Accommodation: Class IV staff may be eligible for rent-free accommodation in Railway Institutes.
Holiday Homes
- Guidelines for Setup: Railway administrations should follow guidelines to ensure feasibility, avoiding excessive capital outlay; prioritize available buildings with necessary renovations and upkeep.
Other Staff Welfare Items, and Policies
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Membership: Membership in Railway Institutions is optional.
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Sports and Recreation: Fostering healthy physical exercise in railway employees.
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Swimming Pools: May be a separate component of facilities.
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Children's Parks: For children of railway employees.
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Mobile Libraries: For employees of locations without ready access to libraries.
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Vocational Centres: Providing training in trades such as carpentry and fitting, with an emphasis on skills accessible promptly.
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Handicraft Centers: Training for women in crafting.
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Statutory Canteens: Canteens for Railway employees may operate based on statutory obligation or independent decisions.
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Convalescent Homes: Facilities for recuperating railway workers.
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Scouts and Guides Units: A branch of a national-level organization (i.e., Scouts and Guides) is possible within a state unit of the Railway. Also, staff may be permitted temporary vacation from duties if necessary and appropriate.
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Explore the key aspects of Chapter XXII from the Indian Railway Establishment Manual, focusing on Staff Welfare. Learn about the policies for schooling and educational assistance for railway employees and their children, including expenditure authority and grants for non-railway schools. This chapter highlights the importance of education in railway colonies.
