Postal Traffic: Conveyance of Mails

Under what condition is the carriage of postal service articles (forms, stationery, small store parcels) permitted in mail vans without extra charge?

When a mail bag is presented for the first time to be conveyed daily under the weighment system between stations, what immediate action must the Station Master take?

When the dispatch of mails is to be discontinued without prior notice from the Divisional Railway Manager, what documentation must the Station Master obtain from the postal official?

In case of discontinuance of mail service with no previous intimation by the Divisional Railway Manager, which office does the Station Master endorse a copy of his teller to?

When the Postal Department requires extra reserved accommodation beyond the regular service, how many copies of the requisition form should the postal official submit?

For partially fitted postal vans, how are the rates determined?

What happens if accommodation exceeds 917 centimetres in length?

What is the adjustment period for charges for the haulage of vehicles? (excluding temporary additional accommodation)

What is the basis for charges for temporary additional accommodation required for two months?

What is the assumption regarding service rendered on the dates when space is assessed?

By when must the returns of reserved accommodation be submitted to the Divisional Railway Manager?

What information must be included in returns of accommodation supplied to the Postal Department?

What is the maximum permissible weight for occasional despatches of mail bags?

Which document serves as a credit note for occasional mail bag despatches?

Where are occasional mail bags entered upon arrival at the destination?

Who is responsible for signing for the delivered occasional mail bags at the destination?

How are charges for occasional despatches of mail bags under the 'Weighment System' determined?

How frequently are the charges for occasional despatches of mail bags adjusted by the Accounts Office?

By what date should the bills for adjustment of charges for occasional despatches be submitted?

How are mail bags of High Officials of Government carried in charge of Railway Mail Service Inspectors charged?

According to the Railways Act of 1989, what is the extent of the Railways' liability regarding loss of/damage to mail bags?

What certification about mail bag seals is required to be obtained at the destination?

What is the destination of the mail list copy sent by the Station Master, after they retain one copy?

What is the purpose of the half-yearly statements of mail bags and parcels furnished to the Accounts Office?

When mail bags are handed over to the Station Master under the "Weighment System", what documentation accompanies them?

If the 21st of January falls on a Monday, which day will be observed as the statistical day for return preparation?

What action should the Station Master take upon receiving mail bags and the accompanying mail lists?

In the statement showing mail bags and parcels, what unit is used to measure weight?

What action is taken when calculating the total weight of parcels if a fraction of 10 kg is present?

What constitutes an acceptable condition for mail bags upon receipt by the Station Master?

What basis is primarily used to grant rebates to the Postal Department from the total amount payable to the Railway Department?

After verifying the mail bags, what does the Station Master do with the mail lists?

Who is responsible for providing the half-yearly statements concerning mail bags and parcels, according to the text?

What is the final step in the mail bag handover process for the Station Master?

Regarding reserved accommodation for the Postal Department, what information is included in the half-yearly statement sent to the Traffic Accounts Office?

Where do the Station Master's original and duplicate copies of the mail lists ultimately end up?

In the context of the Railway Department's dealings with the Postal Department under weighment system, what is the function of the 'Remarks' column in the provided statement?

By what dates should the consolidated statement regarding reserved accommodation be submitted to the Traffic Accounts Office?

What flexibility exists regarding submission dates to the Traffic Accounts Office, and what constraint applies?

How are the number of mail bags and parcel counts categorized in data collection?

Who consolidates the information from the returns into a statement for submission to the Traffic Accounts Office?

According to the provided information, what factor determines the calculation of haulage charges for special postal vans if there's a significant difference in kilometerage between directions?

Which of the following is NOT included in the haulage charges of mail vans specially constructed or altered for Postal services?

Under the 'weighment system,' what is the primary criterion for the conveyance of postal mail bags and parcels in luggage vans or compartments?

If a bogie is used as a postal van, how is it accounted for when calculating haulage charges?

What is the procedure for occasional despatches of Postal mail bags via luggage vans or compartments?

What services do railways render to the Postal Department, concerning specially constructed or converted Postal Vans?

Where can detailed regulations regarding the cost of vehicles supplied by the Railway Department for Postal services be located?

What is the maximum weight limit for the occasional despatches of mail bags?

Which document acts as an acknowledgment for the Postal Department when sending occasional mail bags?

What is required when a railway official takes over mail bags from the Postal Department?

What responsibility do Postal officials have upon delivery of mail bags at the destination?

How are rates applied for vehicles that are partially fitted for postal service?

Which condition must be met for charges to be adjusted for the haulage of vehicles?

What happens to the charges for accommodation exceeding 917 centimeters in length?

What is the required timeframe for submitting returns of reserved accommodation to the Divisional Railway Manager?

What must be included in the returns of accommodation supplied to the Postal Department?

Which document is essential for the Railway Accounts Office to compute accurate charges?

On what basis is the adjusted billing for the haulage of postal vans conducted?

In the context of adjusting vehicle haulage charges, what is assumed about service rendered?

For temporary additional accommodation not exceeding two months, how are the charges determined?

What is the maximum duration of interruption required for a rebate to be applicable on postal mail services?

How is the rebate for interrupted postal services calculated when lines are breached and reopened for traffic?

In the case of breaches, how should the distance for calculating service payments be determined when alternative routes are used?

What will be taken into consideration for calculating rebates when the period overlaps two half-years?

Which entity will not bear any portion of the cost incurred by the Postal Department while transporting mails by other means?

What information regarding postal traffic affected by breaches must be communicated by the Station staff?

When a mail is not carried on the Statistical day due to a breach, what should the service payment for the subsequent half-year be based on?

What action should the Postal Department take regarding alternative routes after a breach of service lasting longer than fourteen consecutive days?

What conditions must be satisfied for a rebate according to the agreement concerning postal services during interruptions?

What action is taken by the Divisional Railway Manager regarding half-yearly statements of mail bags and parcels?

What is the purpose of the 'Remarks' column in the statement showing mail bags and parcels?

If the 21st of July falls on a Sunday, what day will be considered the statistical day for return preparation?

What specific detail must each Divisional Railway Manager include in the half-yearly statements to enable billing against the Postal Department?

What method is employed to determine the weight of parcels in the provided statement format?

What is the maximum permissible weight limit for the calculation of rebates to the Postal Department?

What must the Station Master do after verifying the weight of mail bags?

What documentation accompanies mail bags under the 'Weighment System'?

How are charges for the Postal Department calculated based on service interruptions?

What happens to the duplicate copy of the mail lists retained by the Station Master?