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What percentage of total leased parcel traffic loaded in SLRs/VPs must the originating station weigh on a daily basis?
What percentage of total leased parcel traffic loaded in SLRs/VPs must the originating station weigh on a daily basis?
What action should be taken if it's not possible to weigh consignments loaded in indented Parcel Vans at the loading station?
What action should be taken if it's not possible to weigh consignments loaded in indented Parcel Vans at the loading station?
What is the tolerance limit for weight over the Permissible Carrying Capacity for each compartment of an SLR?
What is the tolerance limit for weight over the Permissible Carrying Capacity for each compartment of an SLR?
What is the tolerance limit for weight over the Permissible Carrying Capacity for Parcel Vans?
What is the tolerance limit for weight over the Permissible Carrying Capacity for Parcel Vans?
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If the weight of loaded consignments in an SLR exceeds its Permissible Carrying Capacity but remains within the tolerance limits, what charges are applied?
If the weight of loaded consignments in an SLR exceeds its Permissible Carrying Capacity but remains within the tolerance limits, what charges are applied?
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What punitive charges are recovered if the weight of an SLR exceeds the Permissible Carrying Capacity plus the tolerance limit?
What punitive charges are recovered if the weight of an SLR exceeds the Permissible Carrying Capacity plus the tolerance limit?
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According to the guidelines when should consignments in indented parcel vans be weighed?
According to the guidelines when should consignments in indented parcel vans be weighed?
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According to the circular, how frequently does the rule to weigh parcels of leased traffic, apply to stations that permit en-route loading?
According to the circular, how frequently does the rule to weigh parcels of leased traffic, apply to stations that permit en-route loading?
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What charges does a Party incur if overloading is detected after physical verification?
What charges does a Party incur if overloading is detected after physical verification?
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Who is responsible for countersigning the weighment sheets?
Who is responsible for countersigning the weighment sheets?
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Which officers are authorized to order surprise checks?
Which officers are authorized to order surprise checks?
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What must be strictly followed as per the provided instructions?
What must be strictly followed as per the provided instructions?
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What will be the outcome if no overloading is found after verification?
What will be the outcome if no overloading is found after verification?
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What is the minimum percentage of rakes that should be subjected to weighment for branded items in standard packets?
What is the minimum percentage of rakes that should be subjected to weighment for branded items in standard packets?
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What must a customer provide when booking consignments of branded items in standard packets?
What must a customer provide when booking consignments of branded items in standard packets?
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In case of a dispute regarding overloading, how is the average weight of a packet determined?
In case of a dispute regarding overloading, how is the average weight of a packet determined?
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What happens if the weighment of a Parcel Van has already been completed at the originating station?
What happens if the weighment of a Parcel Van has already been completed at the originating station?
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Which type of packets are exempt from mandatory weighment?
Which type of packets are exempt from mandatory weighment?
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If a Parcel Van is overloaded, who should be present during the checking at the Destination Point?
If a Parcel Van is overloaded, who should be present during the checking at the Destination Point?
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What kind of packets do not need to be subjected to weighment?
What kind of packets do not need to be subjected to weighment?
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What should be done when overloading is detected in consignments with standard packets?
What should be done when overloading is detected in consignments with standard packets?
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What should not be counted against the free-time for unloading?
What should not be counted against the free-time for unloading?
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What is the tolerance limit allowed for the permissible carrying capacity of a Parcel Van?
What is the tolerance limit allowed for the permissible carrying capacity of a Parcel Van?
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What charges are applied if the weight of a Parcel Van exceeds the permissible carrying capacity by less than or equal to the tolerance?
What charges are applied if the weight of a Parcel Van exceeds the permissible carrying capacity by less than or equal to the tolerance?
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What punitive charges apply if the Parcel Van is overloaded by more than 3 tonnes?
What punitive charges apply if the Parcel Van is overloaded by more than 3 tonnes?
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What must occur if the weighment shows a Parcel rake overloaded beyond the tolerance limit during inspection?
What must occur if the weighment shows a Parcel rake overloaded beyond the tolerance limit during inspection?
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What penalty is incurred for each overloaded vehicle if it exceeds permissible carrying capacity plus tolerance?
What penalty is incurred for each overloaded vehicle if it exceeds permissible carrying capacity plus tolerance?
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What is the consequence if a customer does not adjust the load at the originating point?
What is the consequence if a customer does not adjust the load at the originating point?
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What happens if the Parcel Van is found to be overloaded beyond the tolerance limit during a weighment check?
What happens if the Parcel Van is found to be overloaded beyond the tolerance limit during a weighment check?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the punitive charges if a Parcel Van is overloaded?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the punitive charges if a Parcel Van is overloaded?
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Which action is required if a customer corrects an overloaded parcel at the Originating Point?
Which action is required if a customer corrects an overloaded parcel at the Originating Point?
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What is the total punitive charge for a Parcel Van overloaded by 2 tonnes, within the allowed tolerance?
What is the total punitive charge for a Parcel Van overloaded by 2 tonnes, within the allowed tolerance?
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What is the penalty for overloading a Parcel Van up to 03 tonnes?
What is the penalty for overloading a Parcel Van up to 03 tonnes?
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What will happen if the weight of a Parcel Van exceeds the permissible limit during weighment at the originating station?
What will happen if the weight of a Parcel Van exceeds the permissible limit during weighment at the originating station?
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How many times can each rake of Indented Parcel Special Trains be weighed during its journey?
How many times can each rake of Indented Parcel Special Trains be weighed during its journey?
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What punitive charge is applied if a Parcel Van is overloaded by more than 03 tonnes?
What punitive charge is applied if a Parcel Van is overloaded by more than 03 tonnes?
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If the consignor adjusts the load at the originating point, what happens to the punitive charges?
If the consignor adjusts the load at the originating point, what happens to the punitive charges?
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What is the penalty for overloading, applicable per compartment or vehicle?
What is the penalty for overloading, applicable per compartment or vehicle?
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What is the consequence of damage or loss after offloading excess consignment?
What is the consequence of damage or loss after offloading excess consignment?
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In which instance are punitive charges not applied?
In which instance are punitive charges not applied?
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Where should weighment of Indented Parcel Special Trains ideally occur?
Where should weighment of Indented Parcel Special Trains ideally occur?
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What is the nature of the punitive charges for excess weight detected in a Parcel Van?
What is the nature of the punitive charges for excess weight detected in a Parcel Van?
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What is the primary consequence for a Party found liable for overloading after physical verification?
What is the primary consequence for a Party found liable for overloading after physical verification?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement outlined regarding weighment sheets?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement outlined regarding weighment sheets?
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What is the role of the Vigilance Officer in relation to surprise checks?
What is the role of the Vigilance Officer in relation to surprise checks?
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Which additional departments are involved in the consultation regarding the outlined instructions?
Which additional departments are involved in the consultation regarding the outlined instructions?
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What immediate action is advised if overloading is detected during a surprise check?
What immediate action is advised if overloading is detected during a surprise check?
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What is the maximum permissible carrying capacity for an SLR when including the tolerance limit?
What is the maximum permissible carrying capacity for an SLR when including the tolerance limit?
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What is required of the concerned CPS if consignments cannot be weighed at the loading station?
What is required of the concerned CPS if consignments cannot be weighed at the loading station?
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If a Parcel Van is overloaded, what must be true during the checking at the Destination Point?
If a Parcel Van is overloaded, what must be true during the checking at the Destination Point?
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What happens if normal freight is charged for weight exceeding the permissible limit but within the tolerance?
What happens if normal freight is charged for weight exceeding the permissible limit but within the tolerance?
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What is indicated if a Parcel Van’s weight is over the tolerance limit during inspection.
What is indicated if a Parcel Van’s weight is over the tolerance limit during inspection.
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When should the entire leased traffic originating from a station be weighed?
When should the entire leased traffic originating from a station be weighed?
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What happens if a customer does not address overloading at the originating point?
What happens if a customer does not address overloading at the originating point?
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What is the effect on freight charges if the weight of consignments remains within the tolerance limit during weighment before loading?
What is the effect on freight charges if the weight of consignments remains within the tolerance limit during weighment before loading?
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What are the consequences for a Parcel Van overloaded beyond the permissible carrying capacity but within the tolerance limit?
What are the consequences for a Parcel Van overloaded beyond the permissible carrying capacity but within the tolerance limit?
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What must occur if overloading is detected at an intermediate station before reaching the destination?
What must occur if overloading is detected at an intermediate station before reaching the destination?
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What is the punitive charge for an overloaded Parcel Van exceeding 03 tonnes?
What is the punitive charge for an overloaded Parcel Van exceeding 03 tonnes?
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Which of the following actions does NOT lead to the application of punitive charges?
Which of the following actions does NOT lead to the application of punitive charges?
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What is the penalty imposed per compartment or vehicle for exceeding permissible capacity?
What is the penalty imposed per compartment or vehicle for exceeding permissible capacity?
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What is the maximum chargeable weight for punitive charges if a Parcel Van is overloaded beyond the tolerance limit?
What is the maximum chargeable weight for punitive charges if a Parcel Van is overloaded beyond the tolerance limit?
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When should the weighment of Indented Parcel Special Trains ideally be completed?
When should the weighment of Indented Parcel Special Trains ideally be completed?
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What happens if no adjustment of load is carried out at the Originating Point when overloading is detected?
What happens if no adjustment of load is carried out at the Originating Point when overloading is detected?
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Who bears the cost of offloading excess consignments that are detected as overloaded?
Who bears the cost of offloading excess consignments that are detected as overloaded?
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What should be done if a vehicle's weighment shows that it is overloaded at any point during the journey?
What should be done if a vehicle's weighment shows that it is overloaded at any point during the journey?
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What must a customer provide to confirm the specifications of branded items in standard packets?
What must a customer provide to confirm the specifications of branded items in standard packets?
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In the case of overloading detection, what is the role of two gazetted Railway officers?
In the case of overloading detection, what is the role of two gazetted Railway officers?
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What is required for penalizing a Parcel Van found overloaded during a surprise check?
What is required for penalizing a Parcel Van found overloaded during a surprise check?
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Which items are exempt from mandatory weighment at weighbridges?
Which items are exempt from mandatory weighment at weighbridges?
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What happens to the free-time for unloading if a Parcel Van is waiting for physical verification?
What happens to the free-time for unloading if a Parcel Van is waiting for physical verification?
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How many parcels in a Parcel Van are subjected to weighment when there is insufficient compliance evidence?
How many parcels in a Parcel Van are subjected to weighment when there is insufficient compliance evidence?
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What needs to occur if a weighment shows a Parcel Van is overloaded beyond the tolerance limit?
What needs to occur if a weighment shows a Parcel Van is overloaded beyond the tolerance limit?
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What should be done if the weighment at the originating station has already been completed?
What should be done if the weighment at the originating station has already been completed?
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What constitutes the standard packets in branded items?
What constitutes the standard packets in branded items?
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What must be done if consignments consist of non-standard packets or loose conditions?
What must be done if consignments consist of non-standard packets or loose conditions?
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What is the maximum allowed tolerance for weight exceeding the permissible carrying capacity of a Parcel Van in indented Parcel Special Trains and leased PCETs?
What is the maximum allowed tolerance for weight exceeding the permissible carrying capacity of a Parcel Van in indented Parcel Special Trains and leased PCETs?
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If a Parcel Van is overloaded by 2.5 tonnes (including the tolerance), what is the punitive charge for the excess weight?
If a Parcel Van is overloaded by 2.5 tonnes (including the tolerance), what is the punitive charge for the excess weight?
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What is the consequence of exceeding permissible carrying capacity plus tolerance for the weight of an entire rake?
What is the consequence of exceeding permissible carrying capacity plus tolerance for the weight of an entire rake?
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What is the implication for a consignor/consignee/leaseholder if their Parcel Van is found overloaded beyond the tolerance limit at an intermediate station?
What is the implication for a consignor/consignee/leaseholder if their Parcel Van is found overloaded beyond the tolerance limit at an intermediate station?
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If the weighment of a Parcel rake is found to be overloaded beyond the tolerance limit at the originating station, what happens to the excess weight?
If the weighment of a Parcel rake is found to be overloaded beyond the tolerance limit at the originating station, what happens to the excess weight?
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In which instance are punitive charges NOT levied for overloading a Parcel Van?
In which instance are punitive charges NOT levied for overloading a Parcel Van?
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What is the total punitive charge for a Parcel Van overloaded by 4.5 tonnes (including the tolerance)?
What is the total punitive charge for a Parcel Van overloaded by 4.5 tonnes (including the tolerance)?
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What is the consequence of exceeding permissible carrying capacity plus tolerance for the weight of a Parcel Van?
What is the consequence of exceeding permissible carrying capacity plus tolerance for the weight of a Parcel Van?
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What is the maximum weight beyond the permissible carrying capacity of a Parcel Van that can be tolerated without incurring punitive charges?
What is the maximum weight beyond the permissible carrying capacity of a Parcel Van that can be tolerated without incurring punitive charges?
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Who is responsible for the cost of offloading excess weight from an overloaded Parcel rake?
Who is responsible for the cost of offloading excess weight from an overloaded Parcel rake?
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According to the guidelines, what is the primary procedure for weighing consignments loaded into indented Parcel Vans?
According to the guidelines, what is the primary procedure for weighing consignments loaded into indented Parcel Vans?
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What is the consequence if a leased SLR is found to be overloaded beyond its permissible carrying capacity plus the tolerance limit?
What is the consequence if a leased SLR is found to be overloaded beyond its permissible carrying capacity plus the tolerance limit?
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In the context of weighing leased parcel traffic in SLRs, what does the 'in rotation' principle mean for a station?
In the context of weighing leased parcel traffic in SLRs, what does the 'in rotation' principle mean for a station?
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According to the guidelines, if en-route loading of leased traffic is permitted, how should weighing requirements be applied?
According to the guidelines, if en-route loading of leased traffic is permitted, how should weighing requirements be applied?
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What is the allowable tolerance for weight over the Permissible Carrying Capacity when referring to a Parcel Van?
What is the allowable tolerance for weight over the Permissible Carrying Capacity when referring to a Parcel Van?
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What happens if a Parcel Van is overloaded, but the weight remains within the allowed tolerance?
What happens if a Parcel Van is overloaded, but the weight remains within the allowed tolerance?
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If the weight of a leased SLR exceeds its permissible carrying capacity, including the tolerance, what is the process for punitive charges?
If the weight of a leased SLR exceeds its permissible carrying capacity, including the tolerance, what is the process for punitive charges?
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If consignments loaded in parcel vans cannot be weighed at the loading station at all, what is the responsibility of the concerned Chief Parcel Supervisor (CPS)?
If consignments loaded in parcel vans cannot be weighed at the loading station at all, what is the responsibility of the concerned Chief Parcel Supervisor (CPS)?
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What is the maximum permissible additional weight allowed beyond the carrying capacity of a Parcel Van before punitive charges are applied?
What is the maximum permissible additional weight allowed beyond the carrying capacity of a Parcel Van before punitive charges are applied?
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What is the additional freight charge if a Parcel Van's weight exceeds its permissible carrying capacity, but remains within the tolerance limit?
What is the additional freight charge if a Parcel Van's weight exceeds its permissible carrying capacity, but remains within the tolerance limit?
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If a Parcel Van is found to be overloaded by 2 tonnes beyond the permissible carrying capacity (within tolerance), what additional charges are incurred?
If a Parcel Van is found to be overloaded by 2 tonnes beyond the permissible carrying capacity (within tolerance), what additional charges are incurred?
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What is the immediate consequence if an overloaded Parcel Van is detected during weighment at an intermediate station and found to have exceeded its tolerance limit?
What is the immediate consequence if an overloaded Parcel Van is detected during weighment at an intermediate station and found to have exceeded its tolerance limit?
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If a Parcel Van is overloaded by 4 tonnes (including the tolerance) and detected en route, what penalty applies?
If a Parcel Van is overloaded by 4 tonnes (including the tolerance) and detected en route, what penalty applies?
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Who bears the cost of offloading an overloaded Parcel Van at the point of detection?
Who bears the cost of offloading an overloaded Parcel Van at the point of detection?
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What happens to the excess consignment in an overloaded Parcel Van which has been offloaded at the point of detection?
What happens to the excess consignment in an overloaded Parcel Van which has been offloaded at the point of detection?
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What charges are liable if overloading is detected after physical verification?
What charges are liable if overloading is detected after physical verification?
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If a customer adjusts the load of an overloaded Parcel Van at the originating point, what is the action regarding punitive charges?
If a customer adjusts the load of an overloaded Parcel Van at the originating point, what is the action regarding punitive charges?
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If a Parcel Van is overloaded by 2 tonnes (including tolerance) what is the action regarding punitive charges?
If a Parcel Van is overloaded by 2 tonnes (including tolerance) what is the action regarding punitive charges?
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Who must countersign the weighment sheets in cases regarding weighment?
Who must countersign the weighment sheets in cases regarding weighment?
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Which officers are authorized to order surprise checks as per the guidelines?
Which officers are authorized to order surprise checks as per the guidelines?
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What additional penalty is levied for an overloaded Parcel Van if it exceeds its carrying capacity plus tolerance?
What additional penalty is levied for an overloaded Parcel Van if it exceeds its carrying capacity plus tolerance?
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What is the purpose of random surprise checks conducted by the Vigilance and Commercial Departments?
What is the purpose of random surprise checks conducted by the Vigilance and Commercial Departments?
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What is the nature of the instructions regarding compliance with the outlined guidelines?
What is the nature of the instructions regarding compliance with the outlined guidelines?
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If a Parcel Van is overloaded by 2 tonnes within the 3-tonne tolerance limit, what is the appropriate punitive charge calculation besides the penalty and other actions?
If a Parcel Van is overloaded by 2 tonnes within the 3-tonne tolerance limit, what is the appropriate punitive charge calculation besides the penalty and other actions?
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What action is taken regarding the excess weight if an SLR/VP is found to be overloaded beyond the tolerance limit during weighment at any point?
What action is taken regarding the excess weight if an SLR/VP is found to be overloaded beyond the tolerance limit during weighment at any point?
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If a Parcel Van is found overloaded above 3 tonnes, what punitive charge is imposed?
If a Parcel Van is found overloaded above 3 tonnes, what punitive charge is imposed?
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When is it recommended that Indented Parcel Special Trains and Leased PCETs be weighed?
When is it recommended that Indented Parcel Special Trains and Leased PCETs be weighed?
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What is the additional penalty imposed per compartment/vehicle when a Parcel Van exceeds the permissible carrying capacity with tolerance?
What is the additional penalty imposed per compartment/vehicle when a Parcel Van exceeds the permissible carrying capacity with tolerance?
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Who bears the cost of offloading excess parcels from an overloaded SLR/VP?
Who bears the cost of offloading excess parcels from an overloaded SLR/VP?
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If a Parcel Van is overloaded and the customer carries out load adjustment at the Originating Point, what happens to the punitive charges?
If a Parcel Van is overloaded and the customer carries out load adjustment at the Originating Point, what happens to the punitive charges?
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What is one action that occurs concerning the excess weight of an overloaded SLR/VP?
What is one action that occurs concerning the excess weight of an overloaded SLR/VP?
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What additional action is stated to be taken, beyond punitive charges, in cases of overloading?
What additional action is stated to be taken, beyond punitive charges, in cases of overloading?
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How many times shall each rake be weighed during a journey of Indented Parcel Special Trains and Leased PCETs?
How many times shall each rake be weighed during a journey of Indented Parcel Special Trains and Leased PCETs?
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What must be done in case of a dispute regarding overloading of standard packets of branded items?
What must be done in case of a dispute regarding overloading of standard packets of branded items?
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Which of the following is exempted from mandatory weighment?
Which of the following is exempted from mandatory weighment?
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What should a customer provide when booking a consignment of branded items in standard packets?
What should a customer provide when booking a consignment of branded items in standard packets?
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What is the purpose of subjecting at least 5% of rakes to weighment?
What is the purpose of subjecting at least 5% of rakes to weighment?
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What is NOT considered against the free-time for unloading?
What is NOT considered against the free-time for unloading?
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What must occur if the weighment shows a Parcel Van overloaded beyond the tolerance limit?
What must occur if the weighment shows a Parcel Van overloaded beyond the tolerance limit?
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What is the role of the two gazetted Railway officers during the checking at the Destination Point?
What is the role of the two gazetted Railway officers during the checking at the Destination Point?
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In case of a surprise check revealing overloading, how should the charges be handled?
In case of a surprise check revealing overloading, how should the charges be handled?
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Study Notes
Parcel Traffic Weighment Guidelines
- Guidelines for weighing parcel traffic loaded in leased Special Line Railcars (SLRs), Van Parcels (VPS), and other similar vehicles (PCETS) were established.
- 20% of the total leased parcel traffic at the originating station needs daily weighing in rotation.
- If en-route loading is permitted, the same weighing procedure applies to the loading stations along the route.
- Consignments in indented Parcel Vans should be weighed before loading.
- If weighing isn't possible at a loading station, the concerned Control Post Station (CPS) must document the reasons and inform the destination station.
- Weighing of already weighed consignments is not permitted except for specific provisions.
- A 5% tolerance is permitted for SLRs, exceeding the permissible carrying capacity.
- A 1.0 tonne tolerance is permitted for Parcel Vans (VPH, VPU, VP, etc.), exceeding the permissible carrying capacity.
Punitive Charges for Overloading
- If a loaded consignment exceeds the permissible carrying capacity but stays within tolerance, regular freight charges apply for the actual weight exceeding the permissible capacity.
- If a consignment exceeds the permissible capacity and tolerance, additional fines are applied:
- Normal lump-sum freight for the excess weight in the compartment/vehicle
- Double the freight at the Scale-'R' rate for the entire excess weight from origin to the point of detection
- A penalty of ₹10,000 per compartment/vehicle, plus any other penalty from existing policy provisions.
Weighment of Special Trains and Leased PCETs
- A 1.0 tonne tolerance is permitted for Parcel Vans (VPH, VPU, VP, etc.) on leased PCETs and indented Parcel Special Trains.
- If the weight exceeds the permissible carrying capacity but remains within the prescribed tolerance limit, the normal freight charges are applied for the actual weight in excess of the permissible capacity.
- If the weight exceeds the permissible capacity and tolerance, additional fines are applied:
- Normal lump-sum freight for the excess weight.
- Double the freight at the Scale-'R' rate for the entire excess weight from origin to the point of detection or six times for excesses above 3 tonnes
- A penalty of ₹10,000 per compartment/vehicle.
- Weighment of indented trains should be done once preferably at the originating/first in-motion or destination station. Each rake should be weighed only once during the entire journey.
Physical Verification for Branded Items
- Consignments consisting entirely of standard packets of uniform sizes (dairy products, FMCG) are exempt from mandatory weighment at the weighbridges, with a proviso that 5% of rakes should be weighed.
- Customers must give written undertakings that the packets are standard, uniform size and weight.
- The term "branded items" includes dairy products and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in standard size packages (packets, bags, cartons, tins, rolls containers and bottles) with the weight stenciled/printed on the packets.
Dispute Resolution for Overloaded Consignments
- In case of disputes regarding overloaded branded items, the average weight of packages can be determined at the destination station. Representatives of the consignor and consignee, in the presence of two railway officers, conduct this validation.
- Customers must specify written documentation that the packets are standard, uniform size and weight.
- If any overloading is detected, the party is responsible for off-loading the excess weight at the point of detection on an "as is where is basis".
- The party is liable for all related costs (shunting, detention, etc.).
- If the weighment is done at an intermediate station and the consignment is overloaded, the entire excess weight must be offloaded and the concerned party must take delivery.
- The railway is not responsible for any damage/loss during the offloading procedure.
- If the customer adjusts the load at the origin, no punitive charges apply.
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Test your knowledge of the guidelines for weighing parcel traffic in leased Special Line Railcars and other vehicles. This quiz covers daily weighing procedures, tolerance limits, and documentation requirements. Ensure you're well-versed in the regulations concerning parcel weighing and loading.
