Powers of General Managers in Indian Railways
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What is the maximum amount that can be paid for claims settled out of court, according to the content provided?

  • There's no fixed limit
  • Rs. 25,000 (correct)
  • Rs. 10,000
  • Rs. 100,000

    • What type of claims are specifically excluded from the 'claims settled out of court' category mentioned in item vi(a)?

  • Claims relating to Railway accidents (correct)
  • Claims for injury to person or damage to property
  • Claims for compensation for lost or damaged goods (correct)
  • Claims involving military duty.

    • In which scenario does the Railway Board need to be informed about the details of a claim?

  • Claims settled out of court for less than Rs. 25,000
  • Claims decreed by a court of law for more than Rs. 25,000 (correct)
  • All claims exceeding Rs. 10,000
  • Claims settled by arbitration award

    • What is the maximum amount that can be paid for a claim settled out of court, if it involves military duty?

    <p>There's not enough information in the text to answer this question. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following claims is not subject to the power of the higher authority?

    <p>Claims settled by arbitration award (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount that can be paid for a claim decreed by a court of law?

    <p>Unlimited (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions applies to claims settled by arbitration award?

    <p>The Railway Board needs to be informed about the details of the claim. (B), The claim must involve a dispute arising out of a contract. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the higher authority needs to pay more than Rs. 25,000 for a claim decreed by a court of law, what action is required?

    <p>The details of the case must be reported to the Railway Board. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what is the purpose of informing the Railway Board about claims exceeding Rs. 25,000?

    <p>To enable the Railway Board to review the claim. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of this content?

    <p>To delegate the authority to deal with claims to various levels of authority. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount for which a General Manager can sanction a refund without prior approval?

    <p>Rs. 20,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should the General Managers consult before delegating their powers?

    <p>The Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the conditions under which the General Managers can delegate powers?

    <p>Only after consulting with Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the presence of a disagreement between the General Manager and the Financial Adviser, what should occur next?

    <p>Refer the matter to the Railway Board (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be observed when exercising the powers delegated by General Managers?

    <p>Only the existing Code Provisions and Railway Board restrictions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document outlines the powers of General Managers in financial matters?

    <p>Indian Railway Financial Code Volume I (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which letter revised the powers of General Managers regarding financial matters?

    <p>Board's letter No.F(X)II/86/PW/6 dated 5-5-1987 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can General Managers ensure their expenditure decisions are compliant with financial regulations?

    <p>By adhering to established rules and regulations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for the General Managers to handle expenditures that exceed certain limits?

    <p>Previous sanction of the higher authority (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key powers of General Managers regarding expenditure?

    <p>To delegate and re-delegate powers to subordinate authorities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition can payment to a contractor exceed Rs. 50,000 as a result of an arbitrator's award?

    <p>If it exceeds the amount due recognized before arbitration. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum value of irrecoverable losses that a Railway employee can be responsible for before needing authorization from the Railway Board?

    <p>Rs. 1 lakh (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which losses can be written off by the General Manager without reporting to the Railway Board?

    <p>Inefficient balances under Suspense Heads not exceeding Rs. 1 lakh. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the threshold for writing off irrecoverable losses when no Railway employee is responsible?

    <p>Rs. 2 lakhs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which authority level is allowed to re-delegate powers under the specified items?

    <p>HODs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Important cases of loss must be reported to the Railway Board when the loss involved exceeds what amount?

    <p>Rs. 50,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which provision allows the General Manager to write off losses?

    <p>For irrecoverable losses where cash, stores, tools, and plant are involved. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the General Managers regarding quoting station to station rates?

    <p>They have outlined powers per the code. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a condition for writing off losses due to responsible Railway employees?

    <p>Loss exceeds Rs. 50,000. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For losses not exceeding what amount is there no need to report unless unusual features are present?

    <p>Rs. 50,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario does the General Manager have full power to authorize the payment to surveyors engaged for the assessment of the value of damaged consignments?

    <p>There is no specific amount limitation for the General Manager to authorize such payments. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a condition that requires the General Manager to seek higher authority approval for a payment?

    <p>Payment of contribution to a professional institution exceeding Rs. 2,500 per annum. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following expenses requires the approval of the Railway Board?

    <p>Payments for arbitration fees exceeding Rs. 5,000. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of claims are subject to the power of the General Manager, provided they do not exceed the stipulated amounts?

    <p>Claims settled out of court. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount that can be paid by the General Manager for a claim settled out of court involving a military personnel without requiring approval from the Railway Board?

    <p>There is no maximum amount; the General Manager has full authority over the claim. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount the General Manager can pay for a claim settled out of court, if it involves an ordinary passenger, without requiring approval from the Railway Board?

    <p>The maximum amount is subject to the rules framed by the Central Government under Section 129 of the Railway Act, 1989. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which type of claims does the Railway Board need to be informed about the circumstances leading to their settlement?

    <p>Claims settled via arbitration. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions requires the General Manager to seek approval from higher authority?

    <p>Paying a Railway Counsel a fee exceeding the scale prescribed by the Ministry of Law and Justice. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount the General Manager can pay to a private individual for arbitration fees before requiring approval from the Railway Board?

    <p>Rs. 5,000. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount the General Manager can pay for a contribution to a medical institution providing medical aid to Railway employees, without requiring approval from higher authorities?

    <p>Rs. 1,000. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount that can be paid for arbitration fees to private individuals without requiring higher authority approval?

    <p>Rs. 5,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which circumstances exempt certain charges from the higher authority's sanctioning power?

    <p>Items pertaining to wharfage and demurrage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the daily fee limit for engaging counsel in the Supreme Court without requiring higher authority approval?

    <p>Rs. 1,050 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the threshold amount for contributions to a professional institution without requiring higher authority approval?

    <p>Rs. 2,500 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum compensation amount for ordinary passengers involved in railway accidents according to established rules?

    <p>As specified by the Central Government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario can a Railway employee's irrecoverable loss be written off without higher authority approval?

    <p>When no Railway employee is responsible (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions requires the General Manager to seek higher authority approval?

    <p>Payments exceeding set fee scales for counsel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount that can be paid for a claim settled out of court involving ordinary passengers without requiring approval from the Railway Board?

    <p>Rs. 25,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prescribed daily rate limit for engaging counsel in other High Courts without requiring higher authority approval?

    <p>Rs. 1,050 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the threshold amount for claims settled out of court related to railway accidents?

    <p>Rs. 25,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario requires that the details of a claim be reported to the Railway Board?

    <p>Claims decreed by a court of law exceeding Rs. 25,000 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which of the following types of claims does the Law Officer need to provide advice before settlement?

    <p>Claims settled out of court (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum compensation amount that may be authorized for claims due to negligence or carelessness on the part of the Railway?

    <p>Rs. 10,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the General Manager do if handling a claim that exceeds Rs. 50,000 related to an arbitration award?

    <p>Seek prior approval from the Railway Board (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for the General Manager to authorize expenditure beyond the established limit for refunds?

    <p>Previous sanction from higher authority (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the General Managers regarding claims?

    <p>To write off losses without justification (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a claim involves military duty, what is the maximum amount that can be authorized without going through higher authority?

    <p>Rs. 10,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition is a contractor's payment allowed to exceed Rs. 50,000 due to an arbitrator's award?

    <p>When the payment exceeds the amount initially considered due by more than Rs. 50,000. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which circumstance necessitates that the General Manager refer a matter to the Railway Board?

    <p>Disagreements with the Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition may the General Manager not sanction expenditure without prior approval?

    <p>For refunds exceeding Rs. 20,000 in specific cases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be considered when General Managers exercise their delegated powers?

    <p>Adherence to specified limits and reporting requirements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What maximum value of irrecoverable losses can be written off by the General Manager without the Railway Board's notification, when a Railway employee is responsible for the loss?

    <p>Rs. 1 lakh (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which type of loss does the General Manager not require notification to the Railway Board unless it shows unusual features?

    <p>Losses not exceeding Rs. 50,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of claims can be settled with full powers by the authority without the involvement of the Railway Board?

    <p>Claims settled out of court within Rs. 10,000 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limitation is placed on the powers of the General Managers regarding negotiations and contracts?

    <p>They need to follow existing codal provisions and restrictions from the Railway Board (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum value of irrecoverable losses that can be written off by the General Manager if no employee is responsible for the loss?

    <p>Rs. 2 lakhs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required action if a General Manager needs to authorize a payment due to damages caused by negligence above a certain threshold?

    <p>Report any amount exceeding Rs. 25,000 to the Railway Board (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What requirement exists for the General Managers when delegating powers to subordinates?

    <p>Consultation with the Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the powers under item (vii) concerning irrecoverable losses?

    <p>The powers require strict compliance and cannot be delegated further. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the General Manager ensure when exercising delegated powers?

    <p>Conform to the provisions and regulations laid out by the Railway Board (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of financial management cannot be bypassed by the General Managers?

    <p>Making decisions contrary to Railway Board regulations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which scenario must the General Manager consult the Railway Board for higher authority approval?

    <p>When the total loss is Rs. 2 lakhs regardless of responsibility. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What powers are outlined for the General Managers concerning station-to-station rates?

    <p>Their powers are detailed in a specific chapter of the code. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rationale for the Railway Board's involvement in the General Manager's decisions?

    <p>To regulate and control all financial powers exercised (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the General Manager do if they encounter a difference in opinion with the Financial Adviser?

    <p>Refer the matter to the Railway Board for orders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an important case of loss reported to the Railway Board typically involve?

    <p>Losses that exceed Rs. 1 lakh. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct limit for writing off inefficient balances under Suspense Heads without needing further approvals?

    <p>Rs. 1 lakh (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following powers is explicitly permitted to the General Managers under the provisions outlined?

    <p>Writing off certain losses without prior approval (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount that can be refunded for fare and freight without prior approval from a higher authority?

    <p>Rs. 20,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must General Managers consult with before delegating their powers to subordinate authorities?

    <p>The Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the event of a disagreement between the General Manager and the Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer, what should occur next?

    <p>The matter is to be referred to the Railway Board for resolution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document outlines General Managers' powers in financial matters?

    <p>Chapter V of Indian Railway Financial Code, Volume I (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key power of General Managers concerning expenditure?

    <p>Sanctioning expenditure and delegating their powers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the rules outlined in the document regarding the powers of General Managers in commercial matters?

    <p>To ensure efficiency and accountability in financial management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key requirement for exercising the powers delegated by the General Managers to subordinate authorities?

    <p>Observance of existing code provisions, rules, and regulations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the authority to revise the powers of General Managers in financial matters?

    <p>The Railway Board (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount that can be paid for a claim settled out of court, if it involves a military personnel, without requiring approval from the Railway Board?

    <p>Rs. 25,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount of irrecoverable losses that can be written off by the General Manager without reporting to the Railway Board if a Railway employee is NOT responsible for the loss?

    <p>Rs. 2 lakhs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario does the General Manager need to report to the Railway Board about losses?

    <p>When a responsible Railway employee loses Rs. 50,000 worth of tools. (A), When a Railway employee loses Rs. 2 lakhs worth of tools. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount that a General Manager can pay for a claim settled out of court involving a military personnel without requiring approval from the Railway Board?

    <p>Rs. 25,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum value of irrecoverable losses that the General Manager can write off without reporting to the Railway Board when no Railway employee is responsible for the loss?

    <p>Rs. 2 lakhs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount that the General manager can pay for a claim settled out of court involving an ordinary passenger, without requiring approval from the Railway Board?

    <p>Rs. 25,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount the General Manager can authorize for a claim settled out of court, according to item vi(a)?

    <p>Rs. 10,000 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of claim requires the General Manager to report details to the Railway Board for expenditure exceeding Rs. 25,000?

    <p>Claims decreed by a Court of Law (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario does the General Manager have full power to authorize payment to surveyors engaged for assessing damaged consignments?

    <p>When there is no dispute about the value of the consignment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following requires the General Manager to seek higher authority approval?

    <p>Contributions to a professional institution exceeding Rs. 50,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which case can the General Manager write off an irrecoverable loss without reporting to the Railway Board?

    <p>When the loss is less than Rs. 10,000 and no Railway employee is responsible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following requires the General Manager to seek approval from higher authority?

    <p>Claims settled out of court involving military personnel for less than Rs. 25,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can the General Manager write off amounts due to the Railways without higher authority approval?

    <p>When the amount is less than Rs. 10,000 and the loss is not due to a responsible Railway employee. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount the General Manager can pay for a claim settled out of court involving an ordinary passenger without requiring approval from the Railway Board?

    <p>The amount is determined by the rules framed by the Central Government under Section 129 of the Railway Act, 1989. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the circumstances under which wharfage, demurrage, storage, and lost property charges can be written off or refunded by the Railway Administration without the sanction of higher authority?

    <p>When the amount involved is less than Rs. 10,000. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount that can be paid for a claim decreed by a court of law, without requiring higher authority approval?

    <p>Rs. 25,000. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Powers of General Managers in Commercial Matters

    • General Managers' powers are detailed in Appendix 11 of the Indian Railway Financial Code, Volume I. These powers have been revised over time.
    • General Managers cannot sanction certain expenditures or handle specific matters without prior approval from a higher authority.
    • Rules permit delegated powers to subordinate authorities, subject to Financial Advisor and Chief Accounts Officer consultation. Delegations must also comply with existing regulations issued by the Railway Board.
    • Delegated powers are constrained by existing rules and regulations and Railway Board directives on expenditure, economy and other matters.
    • Railway Board can impose restrictions regarding expenditure, economy, and other matters.
    • Refunds or write-offs of amounts exceeding specific thresholds require higher authority approval.
      • Refunds or write-offs of fares/freight (over ₹20,000 each case).
      • Write-offs of amounts due to Railways (over ₹10,000 each case).
    • Wharfage, demurrage, storage, and lost property charges can be handled without higher authority approval.
    • Legal proceedings (Supreme Court appeals, counsel engagement exceeding specific rates—₹1,050/day in Supreme Court or High Courts, ₹750/day elsewhere; engagement of counsel exceeding prescribed scales) and arbitration fees requiring higher authority approval, including those exceeding ₹5,000.
    • Compensation payments in cases of railway accidents have certain limits for different categories of passengers (ordinary passengers, military personnel, general public), and are subject to specific laws and guidelines.
    • Payment for assessments of damaged consignments is within the General Manager's authority.
    • General Managers can write off certain debts below specific thresholds (under ₹10,000).
    • Important loss cases, and loss cases concerning employee's liability (exceeding ₹50,000), should be reported to the Railway Board, as well as cases with unusual features or serious procedural defects.
    • Inefficient balances under suspense accounts not exceeding ₹1 lakh can be written off by the General Manager.
    • General Managers have authority for quoting station-to-station rates as contained in Chapter II of the Code.
    • In certain cases involving compensation for railway accidents, the General Manager has full powers for payments up to specific thresholds.

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