Railway Materials and Stores Regulations
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What are the rates for railway materials and stores charged at when carried by goods trains?

  • A flat rate regardless of weight.
  • Owner's risk rates are charged at a higher rate than railway risk rates. (correct)
  • 20 percent lower than public traffic rates.
  • Owner's risk rates are the same as railway risk rates.

Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a chargeable material for railway transportation?

  • Coke
  • Construction materials
  • Petrol (correct)
  • Coal shale

For traffic in small lots under 190 kilometres, what is the charge per quintal?

  • Rs. 2.00
  • Rs. 18
  • Rs. 1.37
  • 1.59 paise (correct)

What is the minimum distance for charge when transporting railway materials?

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What is the standard siding charge for a 4-wheeled wagon?

<p>Rs. 18 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge for consignments in small lots at railway sidings?

<p>Flat rate of Rs. 1.00 per quintal with a minimum of Rs. 2.00. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which materials are charged at a separate rate according to the document?

<p>Coal and its derivatives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum weight allowed for railway materials and stores to be booked by passenger/parcel trains?

<p>2 quintals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should consignment weights exceeding 2 quintals typically be sent?

<p>By goods trains (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what form should invoices for articles carried free be issued?

<p>Free invoices way-bills (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is authorized to issue a railway material consignment note?

<p>Officials authorized to issue the same (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the foils of the railway material consignment note used for?

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What condition must be met for the free carriage of railway materials and stores?

<p>They must be for the use of Indian Government Railways (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the second foil of the railway material consignment note?

<p>To retain at the issuing station as authority (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a condition for despatch of railway materials and stores?

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How are the foils of the railway material consignment note provided to officials?

<p>In sets of three, bound in books (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the invoices for railway materials and stores include regarding the materials booked?

<p>The number, actual weight, description, and number of wagons used (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the issuance of invoices for railway materials and stores?

<p>Invoices are to be machine numbered and treated as money value books (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of numbering is used for invoices issued for railway materials and stores?

<p>A separate series with the prefix 'R' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the loading and unloading of railway materials and stores?

<p>Consignors for loading and consignees for unloading (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What details should be shown on the invoices related to freight charges?

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For what purpose is the railway material consignment note intended?

<p>Carriage by goods train of railway materials for construction and revenue purposes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stores cannot be booked using the railway material consignment note?

<p>Stores sold to non-Government railways (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should materials intended for contractors be booked?

<p>To a railway official in charge of the works (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated about special trains in relation to railway material consignment notes?

<p>Consignment notes are not permitted for special trains including ballast trains (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be checked before accepting a railway material consignment note?

<p>It must be filled out clearly with correct details (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When charges for special trains are adjusted, how is this processed?

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Who is responsible for the acceptance of railway material consignment notes?

<p>Station staff authorized to book goods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if materials are booked directly to a contractor?

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What form should railway materials be booked on if not using a consignment note?

<p>Standard public traffic forms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be indicated distinctly in the column headed 'Allocation'?

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Which of the following is NOT required for the acceptance of railway material consignment notes?

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What action should be taken if a consignment note is incomplete?

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What process must be followed for marking, labelling, and weighing railway materials?

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When indeting wagons for loading, what must accompany the written requisition?

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What should the station staff do when consignments are tendered for despatch?

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What is the consignor’s responsibility after receiving the wagon?

<p>To load the wagon within the free time period (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for railway material consignment notes?

<p>All foils should be written by carbon process (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required from the official indenting the wagons?

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What needs to be recorded by the consignor regarding the condition of the consignment?

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What must be clearly specified in regards to the materials for railway transportation?

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What is necessary for a railway material consignment note to be valid?

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Which of the following is a requirement for examining consignments of railway materials before dispatch?

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What action should be taken if a railway material consignment note is incomplete?

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What is the required action after receiving a written requisition for wagons?

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Why are all foils of the railway material consignment note written using a carbon process?

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Which column of the railway material consignment note indicates the head of account chargeable?

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What is the consignor’s responsibility after receiving a wagon for loading?

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What is a common requirement for marking, labelling, and weighing railway materials?

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What percentage increase do railway risk rates have over owner's risk rates?

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When consigning railway materials for contractor use, what is NOT a requirement for the booking?

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What is the minimum chargeable distance for transporting railway materials and stores?

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Which type of consignment is charged a flat rate at railway sidings regardless of weight?

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What is the loading charge for a 4-wheeled wagon at private and railway sidings?

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For traffic in wagon loads, what is the charge per consignment for loads of 90 quintals?

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Which materials are specifically charged at a separate rate published in the tariff document?

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What must the Station Master obtain when loading/unloading is arranged by the station staff?

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Who is responsible for tallying and weighing consignments loaded at depots where Goods Clerks are present?

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In the absence of Goods Clerks, how are wagons containing railway materials sealed?

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What should outward books for railway materials and stores record?

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What information should a separate handling bill include when submitted to the Traffic Accounts Office?

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What type of receipts should be provided at forwarding stations for sealed wagons?

<p>Said to contain receipts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What detail is required in the outward books regarding the issuance of invoices?

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Who has the authority to witness the loading of railway materials and stores?

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Which department is responsible for debiting the charges when a handling bill is submitted?

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What must be indicated in the receipts provided at forwarding stations for sealed consignments?

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What should be included in all foils of the invoice for railway materials?

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Which prefix is used for numbering invoices specifically issued for railway materials and stores?

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Who is responsible for unloading railway materials once they arrive at the destination?

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What information is specifically stated should be shown on all foils of the invoice regarding distance?

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What classification must the invoices for railway materials adhere to in terms of physical characteristics?

<p>They must be printed on a specific color of paper different from public traffic invoices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated regarding the adjustment of freight charges in connection to invoices for railway materials?

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What must consignors do in relation to the condition of the consignment before booking?

<p>Ensure proper packing and loading as per public traffic rules (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Traffic Accounts Office play in relation to freight charges?

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What must be checked during the preliminary examination before preparing invoices?

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What condition must invoices fulfill regarding the freight charges shown by the booking station?

<p>They must include details of all involved railways in through traffic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What procedural step is required if the consignee is not based at the station?

<p>A service telegram must be sent. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be documented regarding freight charges for railway materials and stores?

<p>They should be marked as 'R.M.C' in the cash book. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are damages and deficiencies in railway materials managed?

<p>They follow the same process as that for public traffic. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of notes is executed by the consignee if the railway receipt is not produced?

<p>An unstamped indemnity note. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should wharfage and demurrage charges be accounted for in relation to public traffic?

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Flashcards

Railway material carriage rules

Except for different rules specified, the carriage of railway materials follows the same rules as public traffic.

Railway material rates (goods trains)

Construction, revenue or stock materials (excluding coal, etc.) are charged at rates (owner's risk) by goods trains, with risk rates 20% higher.

Small lot rate

Railway material in small lots is charged at 1.59 paise per quintal per 100 kilometers.

Wagon load rate

Railway material in wagon loads is charged at Rs. 1.37 per 4-wheeled wagon per 100 kilometers.

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Siding charges

Standard siding charges are Rs. 18 per 4-wheeled wagon. Small lots have a flat rate of Rs. 1.00 per quintal (minimum Rs. 2.00 per consignment).

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Coal material charges

Coal, coal shale, coke, lignite, and patent fuel have separate rates found in IRCA Goods Tariff No. 41 Pt.I Vol.II.

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Minimum Distance

There is a minimum distance of 100 Kilometres for charging.

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Maximum weight for passenger/parcel trains

Railway materials and stores booked on passenger/parcel trains can't exceed 2 quintals, except for emergencies.

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Treatment of booked materials

Railway materials booked on passenger/parcel trains are treated as ordinary public traffic, with freight and charges collected via credit notes at booking or delivery.

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Free carriage of railway materials

Specific railway materials, stores, and publications have free carriage, referenced in I.R-C.A. Goods and Coaching Tariffs.

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Despatch Authority

Goods train rates for railway materials/stores apply if used for Indian Government Railways, consigned by and to officials in their official capacity, authorized, and accompanied by a railway material consignment note.

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Railway Material Consignment Note (Form Com.R-1 Rev.)

A required form for railway materials shipped by goods trains, provided in sets of three copies/foils (record, station, accounts).

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Record Foil

The retained copy of the railway material consignment note by the issuing official.

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Station Foil

The copy of the railway material consignment note kept at the forwarding station; serves as booking authority.

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Accounts Office Foil

The copy sent to the Traffic Accounts Office for recording purposes.

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Free Invoices & Way-Bills

Issued when specific railway materials, stores, or publications are carried free.

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Invoice color for railway materials

Invoices for railway materials and stores are printed on a different color paper than those used for public traffic.

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Invoice form foils

Invoices for railway materials come in three or four foils depending on whether the traffic is local or through.

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Invoice numbering for railway materials

Invoices for railway materials have a separate series of invoice numbers with the prefix 'R' (e.g., R1, R2, etc.).

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Who loads and unloads railway materials?

Consignors load railway materials, and consignees unload them.

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Railway material loading/unloading rules

Loading and unloading of railway materials follow the same rules as public traffic.

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Railway Material Consignment Note

A special form used to book railway materials and stores for internal use by Indian Government Railways.

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Who can use the Railway Material Consignment Note?

Only authorized officials of Indian Government Railways can use it for construction, revenue or stock purposes.

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What if materials are sold to non-government entities?

Use standard booking forms for public traffic, not the Railway Material Consignment Note.

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Materials for contractors?

Book materials to a railway official in charge of the construction project, not directly to the contractor.

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Are special trains (including ballast trains) allowed on Railway Material Consignment Note?

No, they are not allowed and must be booked separately.

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How are charges for special trains calculated?

Charges are adjusted through a monthly or fortnightly statement prepared and submitted by the Divisional Office.

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What are the requirements for accepting a Railway Material Consignment Note?

It must be in the printed form, with all particulars (weight, description, etc.) clearly and legibly filled in.

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What happens if the Railway Material Consignment Note is not properly filled?

It cannot be accepted as an authority to book railway materials and stores.

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What is the purpose of using a Railway Material Consignment Note?

It helps streamline the process of managing railway material transportation within the Indian Government Railways system.

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Where is a list of authorized officials who can issue Railway Material Consignment Notes available?

Each railway administration provides a list to their station staff and the Traffic Accounts Office.

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What are the requirements for a valid Railway Material Consignment Note?

A valid note must clearly specify the type of materials, indicate the account chargeable, be written in carbon process, be signed by an authorized official, and bear the office stamp.

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Incomplete Consignment Note

A railway material consignment note that is missing information or incomplete should not be accepted by the booking station and should be returned to the sender for completion.

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How are Railway Material Consignment Notes handled by the booking station?

Booking stations must carefully examine all railway material consignment notes and record any remarks about defective packing or material condition.

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What are the rules for marking and labeling railway materials?

The rules for marking and labeling railway materials are the same as for consignments tendered by the public.

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What are the steps for indenting and supplying wagons for railway materials?

A written requisition detailing the type and number of wagons needed, along with a railway material consignment note, must be submitted to the Station Master or Goods Clerk.

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What happens after the wagon is supplied for railway materials?

The official indenting the wagon should be promptly notified of its availability to avoid loading delays.

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What happens if the official indenting the wagon is not informed of its availability?

The consignor is still responsible for loading the wagon within the prescribed free time, even if they were not informed of its availability.

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Who examines the railway materials before dispatch?

The station staff is responsible for carefully examining all railway material consignments before dispatch.

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What happens if defective packing or condition is found in railway materials?

The consignor must record suitable remarks about the defect on the relevant railway material consignment note.

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What information must be included in the Railway Material Consignment Note?

The Railway Material Consignment Note must clearly specify the type of materials, indicate the account chargeable, be written in carbon process, be signed by an authorized official, and bear the office stamp.

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What if a Railway Material Consignment Note is incomplete?

An incomplete note, missing information or incorrect details, should not be accepted by the booking station. It should be returned to the sender for completion.

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Who examines railway materials before dispatch?

The station staff carefully examines all railway material consignments before dispatch to ensure they are in good condition.

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Indenting Wagons for Railway Materials

To request wagons, a written requisition with the type and number of wagons needed, along with a Railway Material Consignment Note, must be sent to the station master.

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What if the official indenting the wagon is not notified of its availability?

Even if not notified, the consignor is still responsible for loading the wagon within the prescribed free time.

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How are railway materials loaded and unloaded?

Railway materials are loaded and unloaded following the same rules as public traffic.

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Loading/Unloading by Station Staff

In exceptional cases, station staff can arrange loading/unloading by a handling contractor for consignors/consignees. The Station Master must obtain a certificate from the consignor/consignee confirming that the loading/unloading wasn't done by their department.

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Handling Contractor Payment

When station staff arranges loading/unloading by a handling contractor, a separate handling bill, supported by a certificate from the consignor/consignee, is submitted to the Traffic Accounts Office for payment and charging the appropriate department.

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Goods Clerks and Railway Material Loading

Goods clerks at designated depots witness the loading of railway materials and stores. They provide receipts for the number of articles loaded.

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Responsibility for Tallying and Weighing

Station staff is responsible for tallying, weighing, scaling, and riveting wagons containing railway materials and stores, similar to public traffic.

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Railway Material Loading Without Goods Clerks

In areas without Goods Clerks, wagons loaded by departments in their own sidings are sealed and riveted with depot-specific seals. Station staff issues 'said to contain' receipts.

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Separate Outward Books for Railway Materials

Separate outward books are maintained for local and through traffic, recording invoices of railway materials and stores issued from the station.

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Invoice Posting for Railway Materials

Invoices for railway materials are posted daily from record foils, entered in the order of their issue based on their printed machine numbers.

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Marking and Labeling Railway Materials

Railway materials follow the same marking and labeling rules as consignments tendered by the public.

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Examining Railway Materials Before Dispatch

Station staff is responsible for carefully examining all railway material consignments before dispatch, noting any defective packing or condition on the consignment note.

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Railway Material Freight Charges

Freight charges for railway materials are not collected from the consignee. Instead, the charges are recorded internally and handled through credit notes.

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Notice of Arrival for Railway Materials

Consignees of railway materials receive notice of arrival similar to public traffic. Telegrams can be used if the consignee is not located at the station.

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Wharfage/Demurrage Charges for Railway Materials

Wharfage and demurrage charges are applied to railway materials, similar to public traffic, but the railway department pays through credit notes.

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Separate Records for Railway Materials & Stores

Separate registers, books, and invoices are maintained for railway materials and stores, distinct from the records used for public traffic.

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Study Notes

Railway Materials and Stores

  • Rules and conditions for carriage of railway materials and stores are the same as for public traffic, unless otherwise specified.
  • Railway materials and stores for construction, revenue, or stock purposes (excluding certain items) are charged at specific rates when carried by goods trains. Risk rates are 20% higher than owner's risk rates.
  • Rates differ based on small lot (1.59 paise per quintal per consignment, minimum 100 kilometers) or wagon loads (Rs. 1.37 per 4-wheeled wagon per 90 quintals per consignment, minimum 100 kilometers).
  • Wagons are charged based on the number of wheels (1-1/2 and 2 4-wheeled wagons).
  • Railway materials for surveys and catering department are subject to the same rates.
  • Coal, coal shale, coke, lignite, and patent fuel are charged separately.
  • Private and railway sidings have a standard charge of Rs. 18 per 4-wheeled wagon for all Ganges goods, Rs. 1.00 per quintal in small lots min Rs. 2.00 per consignment).
  • Railway materials and stores can be booked by passenger/parcel trains if weighing less than 2 quintals. Heavier items are typically booked using goods trains.
  • Railway materials and stores are carried free of charge in some cases as listed in I. R. C. A. Goods and Coaching Tariffs.
  • Railway materials and stores need to be accompanied by a railway material consignment note (Form Com.R-1 Rev.) during despatch. These notes have 3 parts.
  • Officials authorized to issue railway material consignment notes are listed by each railway administration.
  • Only authorized material should be shipped, not for public traffic, government departments, etc., or outsiders.
  • Railway materials and stores booked to contractors are handled differently and booked by a railway official handling the works.
  • Ballast trains and other special trains are exempt from these rules.
  • Railway material consignment forms must contain complete and accurate details of the materials.
  • Railway materials and stores should be marked, labeled, and weighed according to existing rules.
  • Railway materials and stores are examined by the station staff for any defects.
  • Invoices are prepared based on information on consignment notes, differ in format from those of public traffic, and include details like weight, distance, freight and charges.
  • Loading and unloading procedures follow public traffic rules.
  • Wagons for loading must be accompanied by a written requisition and the station master should confirm receipt as soon as the wagon arrives.
  • Station staff will examine materials and record any defects.
  • Demurrage on railway coal wagons handled separately.
  • Separate records should be properly maintained.

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