Railway Board Staff Car Use Rules
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What is the charge per kilometer for small staff cars with a horsepower of not more than 18?

  • Rs. 2.25
  • Rs. 1.75 (correct)
  • Rs. 2.45
  • Rs. 1.50

    • Which officer is responsible for the control and maintenance of staff cars?

  • Chief Secretary
  • Assistant Secretary (correct)
  • Director of Operations
  • Logistics Manager

    • What is the rate charged for big staff cars of more than 18 horsepower?

  • Rs. 1.75
  • Rs. 2.00
  • Rs. 2.45 (correct)
  • Rs. 3.00

    • What types of journeys are considered as performed on duty for railway officers?

    <p>Journeys for attending ceremonies in an official capacity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hourly detention charge for staff cars detailed for non-duty purposes?

    <p>Rs. 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the discretion to authorize the use of staff cars for courtesy invitations?

    <p>The General Manager.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the log book maintained by the controlling officer include?

    <p>All journeys including empty ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specified time gap required for booking staff cars between an officer's office and residence?

    <p>One hour.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document records the spare parts and equipment inventory of a staff car?

    <p>Inventory Register</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does NOT qualify as a duty journey?

    <p>Going to an office for a personal meeting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be recorded in the register besides repairs and servicing?

    <p>Details of outside party bills for repairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of officers can book staff cars for official purposes?

    <p>Officers in the senior administrative grade with specified pay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the controlling officer's monthly certificate?

    <p>To confirm absence of shortages or damages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can journeys between an officer's residence and the office be performed for official purposes?

    <p>Outside normal office hours including Sundays and holidays.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the journeys of the staff car be regulated?

    <p>In accordance with established rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the charge for the use of staff cars begin and end?

    <p>From when the car leaves the office till it returns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT considered a duty journey for an officer traveling to Delhi?

    <p>Going for personal leisure activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Journeys made by staff cars for official lunches given to distinguished visitors must be?

    <p>Authorized at the discretion of the General Manager.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of journey does NOT have an official protocol mentioned?

    <p>Journeys for leisure travel on weekends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of pay required for officers to be allowed certain journeys in official cases?

    <p>Rs. 5900-6700.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who among the level-II officers is eligible for the provision mentioned regarding staff cars?

    <p>All Heads of Department in the field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main restriction on staff cars regarding where they can be garaged?

    <p>They should not be garaged in officer residences unless within the office complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true regarding charges for the use of staff cars on duty journeys?

    <p>No charges are recoverable for duty journeys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for officers when charging mileage allowance in their travelling allowance bills?

    <p>A certificate must be recorded regardless of staff car use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition can staff cars be used for non-duty purposes?

    <p>Duty journeys will have preference over non-duty journeys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not allowed when using staff cars for non-duty purposes?

    <p>Trips to public entertainment places</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the charge for the use of a staff car calculated?

    <p>Mileage calculated based on distance from garage to point of release and back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must happen if multiple officers use the same staff car for the same journey?

    <p>They are charged separately at the same rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of the statement regarding fresh demands for additional staff cars?

    <p>The provision does not justify demands for additional staff cars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was acknowledged regarding some earlier regulations in the content?

    <p>Certain clauses were deleted and are no longer applicable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be prepared and transmitted to the account officer concerned regarding petrol or engine oil drawal?

    <p>A monthly memo of adjustment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring the vehicle is handed over to the successor upon vacating the post?

    <p>The Controlling Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done immediately in the event of an accident involving a vehicle?

    <p>Notify the controlling officer by telephone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required when using a staff car for non-duty purposes on Sundays and closed holidays?

    <p>A written permission from the controlling officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a half-yearly report submitted by the controlling officer?

    <p>To report on vehicle fitness and expenditure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situations can service vehicles be permitted for non-duty purposes?

    <p>In emergencies when no alternative transport is available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who may drive the staff car according to the guidelines?

    <p>None of the officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should the vehicle be tested for fitness regarding journeys?

    <p>Every six months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criteria must be fulfilled for using government service vehicles to transport children to school?

    <p>In case of disruptions in transportation arrangements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rate should be levied for using a car before or after normal duty hours?

    <p>A rate determined by administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following situations does NOT qualify for the use of a staff car during official duties?

    <p>Visiting friends or family during a business trip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum time gap required for booking a staff car for journeys between an officer’s office and residence?

    <p>One hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which condition can a railway officer authorize the use of a staff car for courtesy invitations?

    <p>At the discretion of the General Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding staff car use is correct?

    <p>Senior administrative grade officers are eligible for duty journeys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of journey must be treated as a duty journey when carried out by railway officers?

    <p>Attend ceremonies in an official capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may occur in case of an accident involving a staff car?

    <p>Immediate notification to authorities is required.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can journeys performed after normal office hours be considered official?

    <p>If they involve travel to and from the office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What restriction exists regarding staff cars for journeys that are personal rather than official?

    <p>Personal journeys are completely prohibited.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What requirement is placed on officers regarding the handling of staff cars when vacating their post?

    <p>The vehicle must be handed over to their successor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of officers are specifically mentioned regarding booking staff cars for journeys?

    <p>Senior administrative grade officers with a pay of Rs. 5900-6700 and above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main condition for using staff cars for non-duty purposes?

    <p>Duty journeys will have priority over non-duty journeys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers ensure when charging mileage allowance in their travelling allowance bills?

    <p>A certification of car usage must be recorded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the status of staff cars?

    <p>They are considered government property and have specific usage restrictions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should happen when multiple officers perform the same journey in a staff car?

    <p>Charges will be calculated separately for each officer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What restriction applies to officers concerning the use of staff cars?

    <p>Private pleasure trips are strictly prohibited.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstance can level-II officers be treated favorably in terms of staff car usage?

    <p>If they are in the proper pay scale and designated for duty journeys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the starting point for calculating charges for the use of a staff car?

    <p>The garage or the point from which the car is taken.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a permissible provision regarding the garaging of staff cars?

    <p>They may be garaged in the residence only if located within an office complex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does NOT incur a charge for staff car usage?

    <p>Using a staff car on duty journeys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be included in the half-yearly report submitted by the controlling officer?

    <p>A report on the fitness of the vehicle and expenditure incurred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is required to sanction the use of staff cars for transporting children of Railway employees to school?

    <p>The officer controlling the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for the repair and servicing of a staff car according to the guidelines?

    <p>Entry in a dedicated maintenance log</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the event of an accident involving a staff car, what is the immediate requirement?

    <p>A telephonic report to the controlling officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken regarding the vehicle upon the controlling officer's transfer or leave?

    <p>The vehicle must be handed over to a successor with complete equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of journeys can service vehicles be used for during emergencies?

    <p>Non-duty purposes with written permission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must accompany the adjustment memo for petrol or engine oil drawal from the stock?

    <p>An authority issued by the controlling officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the officer personally giving permission for staff car use?

    <p>It establishes accountability and proper usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of using staff cars outside normal duty hours?

    <p>An extra charge at a specified rate is applicable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How frequently should the vehicle be tested for fitness regarding journeys?

    <p>Every six months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the log book maintained by the controlling officer?

    <p>To show movements of the vehicle for all journeys, including empty ones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the responsibilities of the controlling officer?

    <p>The controlling officer must regulate journeys and maintain vehicle logs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be noted in the register regarding repairs and servicing of the vehicle?

    <p>All repairs, servicing dates, and particulars of any bills must be documented.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is charged in addition to the distance traveled by the staff car for non-duty purposes?

    <p>An hourly detention charge if the car is detailed for non-duty purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document must be maintained to ensure proper inventory checks of vehicle equipment?

    <p>A register for spare parts and equipment checked monthly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criteria determine whether a journey is classified as on-duty or non-duty?

    <p>The purpose of the journey as specified by the controlling officer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the controlling officer's certificate regarding vehicle inventory needed?

    <p>Monthly, to confirm the status of equipment and any shortages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the controlling officer do in the case of vehicle accidents?

    <p>Immediately document the accident and notify the relevant authorities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What charge is applied to journeys that occur before or after specified duty hours?

    <p>A higher rate per kilometer than normal usage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What responsibility does the controlling officer have regarding personnel using the staff car?

    <p>Monitoring and recording all users and their journeys for accountability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chapter XXI: Use of Staff Cars

    • Staff car use rules for Railway Board officers and on railways are detailed.
    • Journeys considered duty-related include:
      • Between residence and railway station/aerodrome for duty or tour.
      • Between office and station/aerodrome for those on duty.
      • Official ceremonies/receptions/lunches for distinguished visitors.
      • Journeys between residence and office during non-office hours (including holidays).
    • Booking staff cars for journeys requires a minimum one-hour gap between office hours.
    • Senior administrative grade officers above a certain pay level might have duty journeys between office and residence with time gap.
    • Staff cars are government property and should not be parked at officer residences, with exceptions for those in office complexes.
    • Officers using staff cars are not charged for mileage, but officers not using staff cars aren't entitled to taxi hire unless otherwise eligible.
    • Officers must record use when claiming mileage allowance.
    • Staff cars can be used for non-duty purposes under specific conditions.
    • Non-duty use is prioritized lower than duty journeys.
    • Private trips and entertainment events are not permitted.
    • The mileage will be charged based on distance between garage/pick-up point and the final destination/office, and officers using the staff car will bear that cost.
    • Non-duty journeys incur charges at ₹1.75 per km for smaller cars and ₹2.45 per km for larger ones, plus additional detention charges of ₹2 per hour for non-duty use.
    • Railway administrations must detail specific rules to consider local conditions.
    • An officer with the rank of Assistant Secretary or higher will oversee staff car management and maintenance.
    • A log book tracks staff car use details.
    • A register keeps track of equipment, repairs, and service.
    • Usage before/after hours or on non-working days incurs extra charges.
    • For non-duty staff car use, a written permit is required from the controlling officer.
    • In remote areas and when other transport is unavailable, staff cars may be used to transport school-aged children.
    • The General Manager authorizes the use of staff cars for staff children's transportation.
    • The controlling officer will handle the proper usage and account for charges.

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    This quiz covers the guidelines and rules regarding the use of staff cars by Railway Board officers. It includes the procedure for booking vehicles, the types of journeys considered duty-related, and the responsibilities of officers using government property. Test your understanding of these essential regulations.

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