Passenger Traffic Earnings Check
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What should be checked in respect of the last progressive number received for Printed Card Tickets?

  • It should equal the estimated total tickets for the month
  • It should be verified against the Traffic Accounts balance
  • It should correspond to the entries in the Stock Register (correct)
  • It should match with the tickets supplied to stations

    • What is necessary to include for Pilgrim or Toll Tax when processing ticket fares?

  • The individual ticket collector's report
  • The amount of tax must be included in the fare (correct)
  • The code for tax exemption
  • The total number of tickets issued

    • For PRS/UTS Tickets, what documentation should the Traffic Accounts Office maintain?

  • Emergency ticket supply orders
  • Refund records from the previous month
  • Monthly fare audit reports
  • A register of indents passed by the Traffic Accounts Office (correct)

    • Which document details the number of ticket rolls supplied to the commercial department?

    <p>Stores/Commercial Department report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be recorded in the Stock Register for Manual EFT and Other Money Value Books?

    <p>Receipts and Issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should collected paper tickets be submitted to the Traffic Accounts Office?

    <p>Monthly basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of checking indents for Printed Card Tickets?

    <p>To record the particulars of indents passed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be dispatched to the Traffic Accounts Office on a daily basis?

    <p>Non-Issued, Cancelled tickets and refunds on student concessions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of checking manually refunded tickets?

    <p>To verify authenticity and refund accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should the Traffic Accounts office perform a check of Cancelled/Special Cancelled/Modified/NI tickets?

    <p>On one randomly selected date of each 10-day period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for selecting the random date for checks at the Traffic Accounts office?

    <p>An Officer of TA office not below Sr.Scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be ensured regarding NI tickets from all stations on the selected checking dates?

    <p>They are submitted to the TAO and match the received ticket bundles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be checked with the forwarded returns received from forwarding stations?

    <p>Collected luggage and ticket confirmation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions should be taken when irregularities are noticed by the Accounts Office?

    <p>Report to the Divisional Railway Manager or Chief Commercial Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be prepared and kept in sealed condition following the date of cancellation?

    <p>Statements of Cancelled/Special Cancelled/Modified/NI tickets/Refunds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of refunds require a 100% check for genuineness and accuracy?

    <p>All refunds made manually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Jan Sadharan Booking Sewak (JTBS) scheme?

    <p>To improve the dispensation of Unreserved tickets in city areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document is NOT mentioned as part of the checks of returns for JTBS?

    <p>Detailed report of ticket prices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does YTSK allow in the context of Indian Railways?

    <p>The establishment and operation of private PRS and UTS terminals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What procedure is mandated for checking JTBS returns?

    <p>Checks are done in accordance with existing rules and JPO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the Balance Sheet for JTBS transactions?

    <p>Opening balance of advance deposits and amounts deposited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for checking the Season Ticket Register?

    <p>To confirm all tickets are accounted for in consecutive order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document is used to verify excess fare tickets for local traffic?

    <p>Local Excess Fare Returns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tax is included in passenger fares and collected on behalf of government entities?

    <p>Pilgrim or Poll Tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of through traffic, which document should be checked for blank paper tickets?

    <p>Division sheets received from other Railways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Statistical Report No. 8 primarily used for?

    <p>Preparing computer tabulations of printed tickets issued</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tax-related item should be calculated from documents indicated under local traffic?

    <p>Pilgrim or Poll Tax amounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document provides information on printed card tickets for taxable stations?

    <p>Computer tabulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For inward traffic, where can information about excess fare tickets be sourced?

    <p>Advices from issuing railways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not one of the reports involved in the calculation of Pilgrim or Poll Tax?

    <p>Passenger reports from trains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be checked when reviewing the Season Ticket Register from the previous month?

    <p>Closing numbers in the register</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be compared with the totals of each page of the Return of Blank Paper tickets?

    <p>Grand total of the Summary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the earnings from manual BPTs be handled?

    <p>They should remain with originating Railways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document must detail the sale of Rail Travel Coupon Books?

    <p>Form Appendix II/F-CM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Register of Rail Travel Coupons, how should the details be recorded?

    <p>With separate pages for different Coupon Books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be verified upon receipt of the sales advice in the Accounts Office?

    <p>Remittance of the amount realized from sales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with remaining un-exchanged coupons after the expiry date?

    <p>They should be filled in a specific column in the register</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which paragraph outlines the rules for apportionment of system prepared BPTs?

    <p>Paragraph 2129</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should columns 1 to 7 of the Register contain?

    <p>Details from the return received from Commercial Offices or stations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To whom are Rail Travel Coupon Books typically sold?

    <p>Mercantile firms and touring government officials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken regarding coupons exchanged for tickets, according to the guidelines?

    <p>They need to be recorded properly in the register</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is taken for undercharges that total up to Rs. 5.00 after the Accounts Office review?

    <p>No debit need be raised at this stage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Accounts Office in relation to the statement of incorrect items?

    <p>To check entries against passenger classification returns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Register of Tickets issued Out of Order' facilitate?

    <p>Monitoring the regularization of out of order tickets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Accounts Office communicate necessary changes related to undercharges?

    <p>By notifying the Computer Centre for further processing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a station do when 'Out of Order' issues are regularized?

    <p>Record the reduced number of tickets in classifications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure for checking the Annual Indent for PRS and UTS Ticket Rolls?

    <p>It is consolidated at Divisional/Zonal Level and submitted in four foils for verification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the check involved in passenger traffic earnings?

    <p>Frequent Customer Discounts on Season Tickets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with abnormal fluctuations in traffic during the station inspection?

    <p>The estimate for ticket rolls should be revised accordingly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document is required to be submitted to the Traffic Accounts Office along with the Summary of Indents?

    <p>Two copies of Indents for vetting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the 'Blank Paper Tickets' be managed according to the procedures?

    <p>Documentation has to ensure proper returns of Blank Paper Tickets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stated regarding the check of Printed Card Tickets?

    <p>Old Printed Card Tickets must be linked to the last classification number.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What documentation must be maintained in checking the UTS (Unreserved Ticketing System) Returns?

    <p>Annual requirement estimation linked to ticket roll continuity statements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula used to calculate the Annual Indent Requirement?

    <p>Annual Indent Requirement = Annual Consumption (vetted) - Stock on Hand (vetted) + Consumption During Replenishment Period (vetted)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following checks is NOT part of verifying individual station consumption?

    <p>Ensuring the consumption data matches the station's operational needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of checking that the number of BPTs indented for is not abnormally high?

    <p>To prevent stock accumulation at stations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When indents for manual EFT are processed, what should be checked against the average monthly issue?

    <p>The stock on hand at the respective offices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who may be consulted to ascertain the consumption pattern when necessary?

    <p>The beat TIA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary factor that should be examined for enhanced quantity when vetting annual consumption?

    <p>Previous vetted indents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document forms the basis for the indents of manual BPT received from Sr.DCM's Office?

    <p>Four foils of indents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Traffic Accounts Office do if abnormalities are noticed in the stock on hand?

    <p>Cross-check with TIA at the station.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be accurately maintained regarding the average monthly issue of manual EFT?

    <p>Information on stock on hand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which requirement is NOT a part of the verification process for concession orders?

    <p>It is exchanged after the expiration date.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional check must be performed specifically on Privilege Ticket orders?

    <p>Confirm that there are no erasures or alterations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should happen if statements of voucher particulars are not submitted to the Accounts Office?

    <p>Necessary clarification should be sought from Divisional Commercial Authorities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is required regarding credits taken for tickets issued in exchange for Rail Travel Coupons?

    <p>Verify credits with original coupons supplied by the issuing department.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How frequently should officers send monthly statements showing particulars of the vouchers issued?

    <p>Monthly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor for ensuring the genuineness of concession orders?

    <p>It's issued by an authority competent to issue it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is important when comparing vouchers against statements provided by recognized Schools/Colleges?

    <p>The percentage of vouchers checked as set by the Accounts Officer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT among the checks for concession orders and vouchers?

    <p>Determine the reason for the concession listed on the voucher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done regarding the genuineness of coupons received from stations?

    <p>Verification should align with detailed instructions issued for this purpose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if vouchers actually received do not match vouchers receivable?

    <p>A report will be filed for the discrepancy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by items classified as undercharges in the statement of incorrect items?

    <p>Total calculated fares are more than total station fares.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a reason for items appearing in the incorrect statement?

    <p>Inaccuracy in ticket punching.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of items are classified as duplicates in the statement of incorrect items?

    <p>Data with duplicate entries for the same ticket series.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates an unmatched item in the statement of incorrect items?

    <p>No corresponding data from the prior month for a series.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the closing number is lower than the commencing number, what type of incorrect item does it represent?

    <p>Unmatched item</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What calculation error could lead to an overcharge classification?

    <p>Total calculated fares being less than total station fares.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option describes a potential reason for a data issue labeled as 'out of series'?

    <p>Consecutive numbers reset after exhaustion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common mistake may lead to unmatched items being reported?

    <p>Incorrectly punching ticket sales data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following could represent a calculation error committed by the stations?

    <p>Faulty entries causing discrepancies in accumulated fares.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario could result from a calculation mistake in ticket sales?

    <p>Increase in the number of undercharge items.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Passenger Traffic Earnings Check

    • The Accounts Office checks earnings from passenger traffic, involving various documents.
    • Ticket Indents (COM/T. 14Revised) are checked.
    • Collected tickets and Ticket Collector's Reports (COM/T. 8 Revised) are reviewed.
    • Local/through passenger classifications of printed tickets (COM/P. 15 and 16 Revised) are checked.
    • Excess fare tickets (COM/T. 12 and 13 Revised) and their returns (COM/R. 19-BSF) are examined.
    • Season tickets, local/through government passenger traffic and free passes are also checked, along with UTS (Unreserved Ticketing System) and PRS (Passenger Reservation System) returns.

    Ticket Indent Checks

    • Printed card tickets' indents are verified, linking with closing numbers and vetting by Traffic Accounts Office.
    • Old PCTs are obsolete.
    • PRS and UTS annual ticket roll requirements are estimated and checked (by TIAs).
    • A copy of the estimate is sent to the Traffic Accounts Office.
    • Annual indents (4 foils, 1 record, 3 submitted to Divisional/Zonal Authority) are consolidated at Divisional/Zonal level.
    • Divisional/Zonal Authority vets and returns copies of summary of indents in triplicate, including a summary copy.
    • TAO vets summaries, verifying stock on hand, consumption, annual consumption at zonal/divisional level, and the genuineness of the data.

    Checks of Collected Tickets and Ticket Collector's Reports

    • All collected paper tickets (BPTs, EFTs, etc.) are submitted monthly.
    • Local tickets are compared with monthly returns; through tickets are forwarded to the Accounts Office for checks, and compared with returns, (including UTS/PRS tickets checked by TIA's on specified dates).
    • The tickets are checked for date expiration, duplicate numbers, high percentages of missing tickets, and irregularities.
    • A certain number of stations are randomly selected and completely checked for 3 days per month.

    Checks of Cancelled and Non-Issued Tickets

    • All Non-Issued, Cancelled tickets and refunds on student concessions are dispatched daily.
    • Manual Refunds are checked for genuineness, accuracy of amount, clerkage charges, amount refundable, adequacy of documentation, and clerkage refund charges due.
    • 100% verification of manually checked cancelled tickets
    • TA office ensures a random selection of cancelled and special cancelled tickets/refunds is checked monthly.
    • TIAs check statements of cancelled tickets generated daily, checked with tickets, and kept in sealed condition.
    • TIA/Sr TIA duty checks ensure 100% verification of all cancelled/special cancelled/modified/NI tickets during station inspections.
    • Monthly statements of cancelled tickets are compared with the monthly summary to find discrepancies.
    • Missing tickets, mismatches, & irregularities are investigated.

    Other Checks (Various Types of Tickets)

    • Printed card tickets supplied are recorded in Stock Registers, which are maintained for that purpose.
    • PRS/UTS tickets' random numbers, watermarks, validity, accuracy against ticket numbers, originating traffic details, and genuineness are checked.
    • Printed tickets' index numbers and classifications are reviewed for consistency and accuracy.
    • Concession ticket usage and correctness are consistently checked and corrected, accounting for any differences between order of printing and actual execution.
    • Concession ticket vouchers and details are checked (including proper authorization).
    • Passenger classification for printed tickets (consistency and accuracy).
    • Incorrect items in printed tickets are documented (listing undercharges, overcharges, and discrepancies.
    • Concession fares, coupons, and returns are checked.
    • High official requisitions (passes, tickets, etc.) are verified for accuracy, compliance with rules, and validity.
    • Monthly season tickets' fares, conditions (including tariff rules), and compliance are checked.
    • Excess fares' amounts matching between ticketing and returns are verified.
    • Specific checks are mentioned for manual BPTs, EFTs, and other money value books, ensuring proper procedure is followed.
    • Railway travel coupons are checked in accordance with regulations.
    • Emergent police passes and their supporting documentation are thoroughly examined.
    • Tourist Coupons handling is carefully scrutinized to ensure accuracy and compliance, including statements rendered by relevant parties.
    • Individual station fares are reconciled with total station fares, and discrepancies are investigated and reported (with appropriate action taken).
    • Checks will be conducted to verify the details of the tickets, ensuring their correctness and completeness, and any necessary corrections to the passenger classification are completed.

    Other Checks

    • Specific checks are mentioned for manual BPTs, EFTs, and other money value books.
    • Railway travel coupons are checked in accordance with regulations.
    • Emergent police passes and their supporting documentation are thoroughly examined.
    • Tourist Coupons handling is carefully scrutinized to ensure accuracy and compliance.
    • Any discrepancies are investigated and resolved following specified procedures.
    • Checking of concession orders and other vouchers (including issuance, validation, and execution).
    • Checks in regard to irregularity (inquiries into circumstances and action in the case of discrepancy)
    • Review and adjustments following specific procedures (for instance, adjustment made if a necessary correction is found).
    • Any discrepancies are investigated and resolved following specified procedures.
    • Checking the correctness of various aspects associated with given documents (e.g., confirming whether tickets match the records, if details on papers are properly filled out, etc.).

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