Railway Budget Presentation Overview

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Which of the following is included in the expenditure on specific items of passenger amenity and allied works?

Provision of ticket vending machines at all stations

Creation of additional parking spaces at suburban stations

Provision of goods platforms and covers over goods platforms (correct)

Installation of solar panels on station roofs

What is the financial evaluation period for the closed circuit televisions after their installation?

10 years

5 years (correct)

1 year

3 years

Which of the following options details a responsibility of the Accident Compensation, Safety and Passenger Amenities Fund?

Allocating funds for the installation of Wi-Fi at all train stations

Implementing new passenger ticket pricing strategies

Managing funds for train infrastructure upgrades

Charging revenues from passenger traffic surcharge to cover expenditures (correct)

What should be done if closed circuit televisions are found to be financially renumerative after evaluation?

The cost should be written back from ACF(C) to Capital. Signup and view all the answers

Which item is NOT specified for expenditure on passenger amenities?

Provision of air conditioning in trains Signup and view all the answers

What items are charged to the ACF from budget 1980-81 onwards?

New works falling under specified categories Signup and view all the answers

If an asset funded by the Accident Compensation Fund is abandoned, what happens to its cost?

It is charged to the debit of the Fund. Signup and view all the answers

What purpose do the train indicator boards serve at stations?

Indicating train timings Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following improvements to platforms at stations is mentioned?

Raising, extending, and widening the platforms Signup and view all the answers

What financial aspect of the closed circuit televisions is assessed after the five-year period?

Revenue earned from usage Signup and view all the answers

What must occur before entering into servicing contracts for office machines not previously contracted?

Approval of the Chief Controller of Printing and Stationery Signup and view all the answers

In what situation can printing work be outsourced to a private press?

When the railway press lacks suitable facilities or is under pressure of work Signup and view all the answers

Who can approve the outsourcing of printing work to a private press?

The heads of departments or lower authorities if delegated Signup and view all the answers

What is generally required from companies supplying new office machines regarding maintenance?

They must maintain the machines free of cost for a specified period Signup and view all the answers

Where should printing and binding work for all railway offices be done?

At the railway's own printing presses Signup and view all the answers

What is included in payments to General Revenues?

Revenue Reserve Fund contributions Signup and view all the answers

Which document is presented to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha as part of the complete Budget?

The demands for grants and explanatory memorandum Signup and view all the answers

What type of loans are repaid from General Revenues to finance the Development Fund?

Temporary loans borrowed from General Revenues Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a purpose of the payments made to General Revenues?

Funding for the operating budget Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the items budgeted under Demand No. 15?

Contributions for grants to States Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is associated with the Works, Machinery and Rolling Stock Programmes?

Detailed estimates of each railway Signup and view all the answers

What type of contribution is provided to the States concerning safety financing?

Assistance for financing Safety Works Signup and view all the answers

What is required for typewriters and office appliances obtained for the Railway Board?

They must be obtained through the Controller of Printing and Stationery. Signup and view all the answers

What must be done if a calculating machine of a new type is required for the office?

The approval of the Railway Board should be obtained. Signup and view all the answers

What is the protocol for obtaining typewriters for Commissions and similar entities?

They should be obtained on hire from the Deputy Controller, Calcutta. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the typewriters after the dissolution of the Commission?

They must be returned to the Deputy Controller, Stationery, Calcutta. Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can new typewriter machines be purchased for Committees and Officers-on-Special Duty?

If there is a chance of the machines being used in other offices after the appointments cease. Signup and view all the answers

How are expenses for servicing and maintenance of office machines categorized?

They are charged as 'contingencies'. Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited when servicing contracts exist for office machines?

Contacting other firms for repair. Signup and view all the answers

Who makes the monthly charge for typewriters supplied to Commissions?

The Deputy Controller, Stationery, Calcutta. Signup and view all the answers

What must the heads of offices do to obtain typewriters on a rate contract?

Get authorization from the sanctioning authority. Signup and view all the answers

Where will the charges for servicing be fixed?

By the stationery office at current rates. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum foreign exchange expenditure that requires prior approval from the Railway Board for inviting tenders?

Rs. 50,000 Signup and view all the answers

Who must be present when advertised (Open) stores tenders are opened?

A representative of the Accounts Department Signup and view all the answers

What should the officer and the Accounts representative do on the tender pages where rates are quoted?

Initial all pages with date Signup and view all the answers

What should be marked and initialed in red ink during the tender opening process?

Corrections and over-writings Signup and view all the answers

What is the threshold value for limited stores tenders to warrant the presence of the Accounts Department representative?

Rs. 10,000 Signup and view all the answers

What must be clearly indicated on each page of the schedule attached to the tender?

Any ambiguities in rates quoted Signup and view all the answers

What is required by the officer who opens the tenders besides initialing the tender documents?

To serially number and mention corrections and omissions Signup and view all the answers

What should be read out to the tenderers or their representatives at the time of opening the tender?

The names of the tenderers and rates quoted Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated when corrections are made in the schedule of quantities during tender processing?

They must be marked and initialed Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for handling delayed tenders received after the due date?

They should be opened and treated similarly to timely tenders. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following must be included in the briefing note accompanying the tabulation statement?

Complete information about lowest contract rates for similar materials. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of marking late tenders in red ink?

To ensure they are easily identifiable during review. Signup and view all the answers

What should occur after preparing the comparative rates statement?

It must be submitted along with the original tenders for scrutiny. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum cost for unremunerative works aimed at improving operational efficiency?

Rs. 10 lakh each. Signup and view all the answers

Which individuals are responsible for verifying the tabulation statement?

The Accounts Department and Section Officer. Signup and view all the answers

When dealing with delayed and late tenders, what should be referenced for further instructions?

Separate instructions issued by the Railway Board. Signup and view all the answers

What must the tabulation statement include before submission?

Tabulation of all tenders received without any screening. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration for which new typewriter machines can be purchased for Committees and Officers-on-Special Duty?

18 months or more Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the authenticated briefing note in the tender process?

To indicate critical details worthy of consideration in the contract. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence if servicing contracts exist for office machines?

Only the contracted firm can perform repairs. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for supplying typewriters on hire to Commissions, Committees, and similar entities?

Deputy Controller, Stationery, Calcutta Signup and view all the answers

For which type of office appliance is prior approval from the Railway Board required?

Calculating machines of new types Signup and view all the answers

How are the expenses incurred in servicing and maintaining office machines classified?

Contingencies Signup and view all the answers

What is required before writing back the cost of closed circuit televisions from ACF(C) to Capital?

Completion of a five-year operational assessment Signup and view all the answers

Which item is specifically mentioned as not requiring change in charge allocation if it appears in the Pink Book for 1979-80?

Goods platforms and covers Signup and view all the answers

What does the Accident Compensation, Safety and Passenger Amenities Fund receive from the surcharge on passenger traffic?

Receipts to cover specific expenditures Signup and view all the answers

What condition must be met if a cost of an asset funded by the Accident Compensation Fund is abandoned?

The cost is debited to the Fund without replacement Signup and view all the answers

What type of expenditure is associated with raising and extending platforms at stations?

Capital expenditure for permanent works Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is required for the financial evaluation of closed circuit televisions after installation?

All revenues earned from the displays used Signup and view all the answers

What factor is most critical when assessing the allocation of new works under the specified categories in the budget?

Categorization into ACF or Capital works Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of train indicator boards at important stations?

To indicate train timings for passenger convenience Signup and view all the answers

What is intended by the term 'such other items as may be added from time to time' in the context of expenditure on passenger amenities?

It refers to miscellaneous projects not planned in advance Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects the responsibility of executive officers regarding expenditure?

Expenditure in excess of sanctioned allotments is considered a lapse. Signup and view all the answers

What is the deadline for intimating important changes for expenditure approval?

Before 20th March of the year. Signup and view all the answers

What format is required for the Railway Administration to report disbursements to the Railway Board?

The form laid down in Annexure V. Signup and view all the answers

What must not occur if cash disbursements exceed authorized limits?

An immediate warning must be issued to the Railway Administration. Signup and view all the answers

Which detailed heads should be reported separately during final modifications of allotments?

Payments to other railways and suspense accounts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for excess expenditure beyond sanctioned allotments?

It must be addressed as a lapse, with personal accountability for involved officers. Signup and view all the answers

What needs to be ensured by Railway Administrations in their monthly or quarterly submissions?

They must report actual disbursements in relation to sanctioned grants. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum cost of replacements that can be covered without being chargeable to capital, the Depreciation Reserve Fund, or the Development Fund?

Rs. 10 lakh Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following expenditures is NOT listed as a liability of the Accident Compensation, Safety and Passenger Amenities Fund?

Costs for new operational trains Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following items is specifically approved by the Board for manning or upgrading?

Unmanned level crossings Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum expenditure on investments in Railwaymen's Consumer Co-operative Societies per society?

Rs. 2,500 Signup and view all the answers

Which item in safety works encompasses the provision of additional foot over-bridges?

Improvement of existing foot over-bridges Signup and view all the answers

What type of costs associated with dismantling and shifting are included in the expenditures of the specified works?

Handling and freight costs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following items is indicated to include the cost of plant and machinery for works referenced in the rules?

Cost assessment of specified works Signup and view all the answers

What reflects the type of safety mechanisms funded for railway crossings?

Provision of telephones and warning bells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following items is not a safety work mentioned for the Accident Fund?

Upgrading passenger train accommodations Signup and view all the answers

What type of barrier provision is classified under safety expenditures for level crossings?

Lifting barriers Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Appendix I - Deleted Paragraphs

Payments to General Revenues: Payments from capital-at-charge dividends, contributions for state passenger fare taxes, safety work financing, loan repayments and revenue reserve fund financing.
Budget Presentation: Demands for grants, explanatory memorandums, and detailed estimates for each railway (Works, Machinery, Rolling Stock) along with summaries, will be presented to Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
President's Recommendations: Recommendations of the President are required before presenting demands to Parliament (Article 113(3) of the Constitution).
Detailed Head Amounts: Specific amounts for "Payments to other Railways," "Suspense," "Staff Welfare," "Track Renewals," "Works costing not more than Rs. 50,000 each," "User Amenities," and "Accident Compensation, Safety, and Passenger Amenities Fund" need individual presentation when modifying allotments.
Important Changes Notice: Any critical changes require notification before March 20th of each year, to enable the President's approval for reappropriations, before the end of March.
Monthly/Quarterly Reports: Railway Administration reports to the Railway Board on actual disbursements per sanctioned grant and non-budgeted items in a specific format (Annexure V), to track cash expenditure.

Appendix II - Code Revision Team

Railway Board Members: Lists of Railway Board members involved in the Code Revision Team, categorized by responsibilities (such as Finance, Expenditure etc), and the railways they represent (T,CR, C/NCR, HQ/NR, NCR, CR).
Notes: Information about how to contact the relevant departments for further inquiries or details.

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This quiz covers the critical aspects of the railway budget presentation process, including payments to general revenues, the role of presidential recommendations, and detailed head amounts for specific funds. Understand the necessary requirements and modifications necessary before budget discussions in Parliament.