Railway Overtime and Allowances Regulations
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What is defined as an allowance for time worked beyond the prescribed hours of employment?

  • Performance bonus
  • Shift allowance
  • Overtime allowance (correct)
  • Gratuity allowance

    • Which classes of staff are obligated to receive overtime allowance?

  • Staff called upon to work beyond prescribed hours (correct)
  • Only staff in workshops declared as factories
  • Only supervisors and management staff
  • All railway staff without exception

    • What specifies the obligation of railway administration to pay overtime allowance?

  • The Railway Employees Union Agreement
  • The Indian Labor Act
  • Internal Railway Policy Documents
  • The Railway servants Hours of Employment Regulations (correct)

    • For employees in specified printing presses, how is the half-hourly rate of wages defined?

    <p>1/400th of the monthly rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much additional percentage is added to the overtime pay over the monthly rate of pay?

    <p>25 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT eligible for overtime allowance under the outlined regulations?

    <p>Staff members in supervisory roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes the reckoning of half an hour in overtime calculation?

    <p>At least 15 minutes over the limit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the running allowance for staff officiating in a running post for 30 days or less, compared to their lower grade pay?

    <p>Higher grade pay with 15% enhancement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the pay fixed for staff officiating in a stationary post for more than 30 days?

    <p>Lower post pay plus 30% representing running allowance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Kilometreage Allowance (KMA) compensate for?

    <p>Actual Kilometreage travelled on foot plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much allowance do Chief Loco Inspectors receive for Kilometreage while on duty?

    <p>Based on the distance travelled according to current rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the allowance in lieu of Kilometreage (ALK) for Chief Loco Inspectors while employed outside their headquarters?

    <p>160 kilometres per day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity does NOT qualify for the allowance in lieu of Kilometreage?

    <p>Engaging in personal travel unrelated to duty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is recognized as a valid journey for receiving the allowance?

    <p>Attending a departmental enquiry as a witness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the specific conditions under which the allowance can be claimed?

    <p>Attending first-aid classes on authorized duty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following situations involves a duty that confers the grant of the allowance?

    <p>Participating in ambulance classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To receive the allowance when undergoing a sterilization operation, which requirement must be met?

    <p>Obtaining special casual leave for the procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these meetings can lead to the grant of allowance in lieu of Kilometreage?

    <p>Meetings of Railway Cooperative Societies with special casual leave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition can Drivers and Firemen receive the allowance?

    <p>When kept spare to examine and clean engines before special assignments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does special casual leave play in claiming the allowance?

    <p>It is required for specific duties that allow claims.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of emergency duty might allow for the granting of this allowance?

    <p>Duty performed during official emergencies declared special</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is NOT mentioned in the instances for allowance recognition?

    <p>Family Counseling Services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who among the following is entitled to an overtime allowance under rule 1505?

    <p>Chargemen working in workshops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition must be met for employees to receive a consolidated monthly allowance?

    <p>Their duties generally require them to work overtime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following roles is considered as part of the running staff?

    <p>Shunters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the running allowance not include?

    <p>Special compensatory allowances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which specific type of staff is excluded from being classified under 'drivers' for running allowances?

    <p>Shunters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At the discretion of whom can employees be granted an overtime allowance?

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

    On what basis is the running allowance calculated?

    <p>Kilometreage basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of running staff?

    <p>Station Managers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do assistants-guards play in the running staff category?

    <p>They assist in managing train operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conditions must be met for the Breach of Rest Allowance to be granted to Running Staff?

    <p>Rest less than 16 hours after a duty of 8 hours or more.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of Running Staff is not eligible for the Breach of Rest Allowance?

    <p>Running Staff manning suburban services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Breach of Rest Allowance calculated for staff working less than the prescribed rest hours?

    <p>Two hours for every hour short of the prescribed hours.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the eligibility for a special compensatory allowance for Running Staff?

    <p>Detention at out-stations for more than 15 hours.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a special compensatory allowance applicable for Running Staff regarding train delays?

    <p>If the train is delayed for more than 8 hours due to an accident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option correctly describes the rounding off of less than half an hour in the context of Breach of Rest Allowance?

    <p>Neglected and not counted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation can Running Staff not receive special compensatory allowances?

    <p>When running room facilities are available.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the allowance for breach of rest function for periods of half an hour or more?

    <p>Rounded off to one hour for each breach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of granting a Breach of Rest Allowance?

    <p>To compensate for less than required rest periods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true regarding the eligibility of Running Staff for the Breach of Rest Allowance?

    <p>Exclusions apply for suburban and shunting duties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage is added to the pay for running staff officiating in a running post for 30 days or less?

    <p>15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the pay fixed for running staff who are officiating in a stationary post for more than 30 days?

    <p>According to the higher post pay rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the Kilometreage Allowance (KMA) rate for Chief Loco Inspectors while on foot plate duties?

    <p>At the rate of Loco Pilot (Mail/Express)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the allowance in lieu of Kilometreage (ALK) for Chief Loco Inspectors while employed beyond their headquarters?

    <p>160 kilometres per day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which duration does the higher pay rules apply for staff officiating in running posts?

    <p>More than 30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which condition is a railway administration required to pay overtime allowance according to Chapter 15?

    <p>When non-supervisory staff exceed prescribed hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the half-hourly rate of wages determined for employees in certain printing presses?

    <p>1/400th of the employee’s monthly pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the calculation of overtime payment is accurate?

    <p>Overtime is paid at a rate 25% above the monthly pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes the reckoning for overtime in terms of partial hours worked?

    <p>Every 15 minutes contributes to a half-hour calculation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups is explicitly excluded from receiving overtime allowances?

    <p>Confidential staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prerequisite for receiving overtime allowances when employed in declared factories?

    <p>Exceeding the hours prescribed under the Factories Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the overtime pay structured for employees working in ex-East Indian and Eastern Bengal Railway printing presses?

    <p>Half-hourly with the half-hour rate calculated as 1/400th of monthly pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios qualifies for the grant of an allowance in lieu of Kilometreage?

    <p>Participating in staff and welfare committee meetings during special casual leave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition must be satisfied for an employee to claim the allowance for attending an athletic contest?

    <p>The employee must be on special casual leave when attending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What duty performed is explicitly excluded from receiving an allowance in lieu of Kilometreage?

    <p>Conducting independent research unrelated to railway operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following duties is not classified as an emergency duty conferring the allowance?

    <p>Attending meetings with divisional officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instance allows for a claim of allowance while appearing in a Hindi examination?

    <p>When employees are on special casual leave for the examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific activity is included for Drivers and Firemen to receive the Kilometreage allowance?

    <p>Examining engines when kept spare for special train services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios might not justify the grant of the allowance when attending court as a witness?

    <p>Appearing in personal legal matters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a recognized circumstance for receiving allowance when engaged in military training?

    <p>Involvement in Territorial or similar government forces activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following duties performed in emergencies does NOT confer a grant of the allowance?

    <p>Working overtime on regular daily tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action relates to the allowance for medical and departmental examinations?

    <p>Claiming allowance requires a special leave status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which circumstance can a consolidated monthly allowance be granted to staff?

    <p>If they are required to work overtime for most of the month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of staff qualifies for the running allowance as outlined?

    <p>Shunters and Guards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is included in the definition of 'running staff'?

    <p>Drivers and Firemen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of allowance does not fall under the definition of the running allowance?

    <p>Compensatory allowances for injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Kilometreage allowance' base its calculations on?

    <p>Mileage covered per hundred kilometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following roles is not explicitly mentioned as part of the running staff?

    <p>Station Managers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a condition that might lead to the receipt of a Breach of Rest Allowance?

    <p>If staff are asked to work less than 12 hours of rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which specific staff members may not qualify for the allowance in lieu of Kilometreage?

    <p>Shunters working in non-running posts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which situation would NOT qualify for special compensatory allowances for Running Staff?

    <p>Performing regular duties during peak hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of allowance is provided to the running staff for completing duties in higher grades?

    <p>Officiating Allowance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which circumstance warrants the grant of a waiting duty allowance?

    <p>Executing specified waiting duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of allowances compensates for out-of-pocket expenses incurred at out-stations?

    <p>Special Compensatory Allowance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which allowance is applicable when running staff perform non-running duties?

    <p>Allowances in lieu of Kilometreage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which of the following types of duties can a Kilometreage Allowance be granted?

    <p>Executing specially arduous running duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario does NOT qualify as a condition for receiving the Breach of Rest Allowance?

    <p>Completing subjected waiting duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these allowances is specifically provided for the performance of shunting en route?

    <p>Shunting Duty Allowance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Kilometreage Allowance for running staff?

    <p>Pay for travel related to running duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category does NOT represent a type of allowance granted to running staff?

    <p>On-Call Allowance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which circumstance may a running staff member receive a special compensatory allowance?

    <p>During long train delays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overtime and Running Allowances for Group C & D Railway Servants

    • Rules for overtime and running allowances are outlined
    • Overtime allowance is for work exceeding prescribed hours
    • Railway employment regulations dictate overtime allowances
    • Factories Act (1948) dictates overtime for some employees
    • Overtime pay for Eastern Railway printing press employees is at half-hourly rates (25% above monthly rate)
    • Chargemen, assistant chargemen, and other employees may receive overtime allowance at General Manager's discretion for work exceeding normal hours or on Sundays/holidays
    • Consolidated monthly overtime allowance may be given to employees consistently working overtime
    • Running allowance is given for work directly related to train movement, excluding special compensatory allowances.
    • Running allowance is calculated per 100 kilometers

    Loco Staff

    • Loco staff includes drivers (excluding shunters), shunters, firemen (including diesel assistants and electric assistants), and second firemen.

    Traffic Staff

    • Traffic staff includes guards, assistants-guards, and brakesmen

    Types of Allowances

    • Kilometreage allowance, allowance in lieu of Kilometreage, breach of rest allowance, special compensatory allowances.
    • Officiating allowance for higher grade duties, and waiting duty allowance
    • Kilometreage allowance for running duties
    • Specially arduous running duties include slow moving trains, department trains, and trial engines
    • Allowance in Lieu of Kilometreage for non-running staff duties in railway service
    • Breach of Rest Allowance is given to staff who return to headquarters before completion of 16 or 12 hrs rest (depending on duty length) or are delayed by more than 15 hours at outstations.
    • Special compensatory allowances are for outstation expenses
    • Officiating Allowance is for staff temporarily taking higher grade posts.

    Allowances for Chief Loco Inspectors

    • Running allowance for Loco Inspectors involved in loco running staff training and monitoring
    • Types of allowances for the chief Loco Inspectors are listed

    Allowances for Loco Pilots

    • Allowance in lieu of Kilometreage (ALK) of 120 kilometers is admissible for Loco Pilots drafted to perform duties of Crew Controllers/Power Controllers/Traction Loco Controllers
    • No other special allowances are admissible to Loco Pilots in these capacities unless supported by the Railway Board

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    This quiz covers the rules and regulations regarding overtime and running allowances for Group C & D Railway servants. It includes details about the provisions stipulated in the Factories Act (1948) and specific guidelines for loco staff. Test your knowledge on the various allowances and their calculations.

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