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What is the liability of the Railway Administration if goods normally carried in covered wagons are transported in open wagons with the consignor's consent?
What is the liability of the Railway Administration if goods normally carried in covered wagons are transported in open wagons with the consignor's consent?
- Full fixed liability
- Double the fixed liability
- Three-fourths of the fixed liability
- Half of the fixed liability (correct)
What is the cost of transporting one horse, according to the provided information?
What is the cost of transporting one horse, according to the provided information?
- ₹ 3500
- ₹ 3000 (correct)
- ₹ 800
- ₹ 120
If the value of goods is declared and percentage charges are paid by the consignor, what is the maximum liability of the Railway Administration?
If the value of goods is declared and percentage charges are paid by the consignor, what is the maximum liability of the Railway Administration?
- The market value
- The higher of the declared or market value
- The lesser of the declared or market value (correct)
- The declared value
Within what period should a notice be served to the railway administration for claiming compensation for the non-delivery of goods?
Within what period should a notice be served to the railway administration for claiming compensation for the non-delivery of goods?
If the railway is booking goods at Railway risk with a declared price, what right does the railway have?
If the railway is booking goods at Railway risk with a declared price, what right does the railway have?
For refund of overcharges, within what time should a notice be served?
For refund of overcharges, within what time should a notice be served?
Which of these animals costs ₹ 800 each to transport?
Which of these animals costs ₹ 800 each to transport?
To which railway should an application for payment of compensation be given, under Section 107?
To which railway should an application for payment of compensation be given, under Section 107?
According to the information, if someone is compensated by the Railway Administration, what will happen to their potential claims before a Claims Tribunal?
According to the information, if someone is compensated by the Railway Administration, what will happen to their potential claims before a Claims Tribunal?
What is the cost of transporting one small bird?
What is the cost of transporting one small bird?
Under what conditions is a railway administration NOT liable for loss or damage to goods carried at owner's risk rates?
Under what conditions is a railway administration NOT liable for loss or damage to goods carried at owner's risk rates?
When are railway administrations liable for loss of goods under section 99?
When are railway administrations liable for loss of goods under section 99?
According to section 100, for what is the Railway Administration not responsible regarding a passenger's luggage if not due to negligence of Railway staff?
According to section 100, for what is the Railway Administration not responsible regarding a passenger's luggage if not due to negligence of Railway staff?
What circumstance absolves the Railway administration from responsibility for loss or injury when carrying an animal?
What circumstance absolves the Railway administration from responsibility for loss or injury when carrying an animal?
Which situation does NOT absolve the Railway Administration from liability according to Section 102?
Which situation does NOT absolve the Railway Administration from liability according to Section 102?
What is the monetary liability of the Railway Administration for a parcel, if the value was not declared?
What is the monetary liability of the Railway Administration for a parcel, if the value was not declared?
Under what condition is a railway administration liable for goods booked at owner’s risk rate?
Under what condition is a railway administration liable for goods booked at owner’s risk rate?
If goods are in defective condition or defectively packed as per the forwarding note, when is the Railway liable for any loss?
If goods are in defective condition or defectively packed as per the forwarding note, when is the Railway liable for any loss?
For which of these items will the Railway administration's liability as a bailee be limited to the termination of the transit period?
For which of these items will the Railway administration's liability as a bailee be limited to the termination of the transit period?
What is the maximum compensation provided by the Railway Administration if value of luggage was not declared?
What is the maximum compensation provided by the Railway Administration if value of luggage was not declared?
Under which of the following circumstances is a Railway Administration generally NOT held responsible for the loss of a consignment, according to Section 93?
Under which of the following circumstances is a Railway Administration generally NOT held responsible for the loss of a consignment, according to Section 93?
What must a Railway Administration demonstrate, even when a loss arises from an exempted cause like an Act of God, to be relieved of its responsibility?
What must a Railway Administration demonstrate, even when a loss arises from an exempted cause like an Act of God, to be relieved of its responsibility?
According to Section 94, when does the responsibility of a Railway Administration for goods loaded at a private siding commence?
According to Section 94, when does the responsibility of a Railway Administration for goods loaded at a private siding commence?
Under what scenario is the Railway Administration typically not held liable for loss of a consignment that is to be delivered at a private siding, according to Section 94?
Under what scenario is the Railway Administration typically not held liable for loss of a consignment that is to be delivered at a private siding, according to Section 94?
What is one specific condition under which Section 95 states that the Railway Administration may NOT be held responsible for losses from delays?
What is one specific condition under which Section 95 states that the Railway Administration may NOT be held responsible for losses from delays?
According to Section 96, under what condition would the Railway Administration NOT be responsible for loss or damage when goods are transported from within to outside India, or vice-versa?
According to Section 96, under what condition would the Railway Administration NOT be responsible for loss or damage when goods are transported from within to outside India, or vice-versa?
If goods are damaged due to an act of war, can the Railway Administration automatically avoid responsibility?
If goods are damaged due to an act of war, can the Railway Administration automatically avoid responsibility?
According to the content, what could be a reason which is NOT a valid reason for Railway Administration to not be responsible for loss of goods
According to the content, what could be a reason which is NOT a valid reason for Railway Administration to not be responsible for loss of goods
What is the significance of the 'point of interchange' mentioned in Section 94 regarding the responsibility for goods loaded/delivered at private sidings?
What is the significance of the 'point of interchange' mentioned in Section 94 regarding the responsibility for goods loaded/delivered at private sidings?
Which of the following is NOT a valid exemption for a Railway Administration's responsibility for loss under Section 93?
Which of the following is NOT a valid exemption for a Railway Administration's responsibility for loss under Section 93?
If a consignor declares the value of goods and pays the corresponding percentage charges, what determines the maximum liability of the Railway Administration in the event of loss?
If a consignor declares the value of goods and pays the corresponding percentage charges, what determines the maximum liability of the Railway Administration in the event of loss?
Under what condition, as stipulated by Section 104, will the Railway Administration's liability be reduced to half of the fixed liability concerning goods transported in open wagons?
Under what condition, as stipulated by Section 104, will the Railway Administration's liability be reduced to half of the fixed liability concerning goods transported in open wagons?
According to Section 105, if goods are booked at Railway risk with a declared price, who is responsible for the costs associated with opening, inspecting, and repacking the goods?
According to Section 105, if goods are booked at Railway risk with a declared price, who is responsible for the costs associated with opening, inspecting, and repacking the goods?
What is the timeframe within which a consignor must serve notice to the Railway Administration for claiming compensation for loss, damage, deterioration, or non-delivery of goods, according to Section 106?
What is the timeframe within which a consignor must serve notice to the Railway Administration for claiming compensation for loss, damage, deterioration, or non-delivery of goods, according to Section 106?
In accordance with Section 107, to which Railway authority should an application for payment of compensation be submitted?
In accordance with Section 107, to which Railway authority should an application for payment of compensation be submitted?
According to Section 108, what is the consequence if a person who produced a railway receipt is compensated by the Railway Administration for damage during transportation?
According to Section 108, what is the consequence if a person who produced a railway receipt is compensated by the Railway Administration for damage during transportation?
What is the transportation cost per animal for a giraffe, as per the provided information?
What is the transportation cost per animal for a giraffe, as per the provided information?
What is the timeframe within which a consignor must serve notice to the Railway Administration for claiming refund of overcharges, according to Section 106?
What is the timeframe within which a consignor must serve notice to the Railway Administration for claiming refund of overcharges, according to Section 106?
If the Railway Administration requires to inspect goods booked at Railway risk with declared price, who bears the responsibility for arranging the opening of the goods?
If the Railway Administration requires to inspect goods booked at Railway risk with declared price, who bears the responsibility for arranging the opening of the goods?
According to the provided information, under what condition can a Railway Administration be held liable for loss of goods carried at owner’s risk rate?
According to the provided information, under what condition can a Railway Administration be held liable for loss of goods carried at owner’s risk rate?
When does the Railway Administration's liability as a bailee terminate for goods booked at owner's risk, according to the provided text?
When does the Railway Administration's liability as a bailee terminate for goods booked at owner's risk, according to the provided text?
In a scenario where a passenger's luggage is lost, and the passenger was carrying it with them, under what circumstances would the Railway Administration be held responsible?
In a scenario where a passenger's luggage is lost, and the passenger was carrying it with them, under what circumstances would the Railway Administration be held responsible?
According to Section 101, what is one reason why a Railway Administration CANNOT be held responsible for loss or injury to animals?
According to Section 101, what is one reason why a Railway Administration CANNOT be held responsible for loss or injury to animals?
A consignment is lost, and a claim is made. Which of these invalidates the Railway's responsibility?
A consignment is lost, and a claim is made. Which of these invalidates the Railway's responsibility?
If the value of goods is not declared, what is the maximum liability of the Railway Administration for loss or damage to a parcel?
If the value of goods is not declared, what is the maximum liability of the Railway Administration for loss or damage to a parcel?
Under what specific condition is the Railway Administration NOT responsible for the loss or non-delivery of luggage?
Under what specific condition is the Railway Administration NOT responsible for the loss or non-delivery of luggage?
If a consignment of goods is damaged due to improper loading, and the fault lies within the consignor, under which conditions can the railway be liable?
If a consignment of goods is damaged due to improper loading, and the fault lies within the consignor, under which conditions can the railway be liable?
Based on the provided content, what must the Railway Administration do to NOT be liable after the termination of transit for goods that are not booked at owner’s risk?
Based on the provided content, what must the Railway Administration do to NOT be liable after the termination of transit for goods that are not booked at owner’s risk?
According to Section 102, which scenario, if proven, would still make the railway administration liable for loss or non-delivery of a consignment?
According to Section 102, which scenario, if proven, would still make the railway administration liable for loss or non-delivery of a consignment?
According to Section 93, if a consignment is damaged due to an explosion, under what condition can the Railway Administration still be held responsible?
According to Section 93, if a consignment is damaged due to an explosion, under what condition can the Railway Administration still be held responsible?
When goods are loaded at a private siding, what specific action by the owner is required for the Railway Administration’s responsibility to commence under Section 94?
When goods are loaded at a private siding, what specific action by the owner is required for the Railway Administration’s responsibility to commence under Section 94?
Under Section 95, what must the Railway Administration demonstrate to be absolved of responsibility for loss due to delay in carriage?
Under Section 95, what must the Railway Administration demonstrate to be absolved of responsibility for loss due to delay in carriage?
According to Section 96, under which precise condition can the Railway Administration be held responsible for loss of goods in international transit?
According to Section 96, under which precise condition can the Railway Administration be held responsible for loss of goods in international transit?
If a consignment experiences natural deterioration due to its inherent defect, how does Section 93 impact the Railway Administration's responsibility?
If a consignment experiences natural deterioration due to its inherent defect, how does Section 93 impact the Railway Administration's responsibility?
Under Section 94, concerning goods delivered at a private siding, what specific action by a Railway servant signifies the transfer of responsibility away from the Railway?
Under Section 94, concerning goods delivered at a private siding, what specific action by a Railway servant signifies the transfer of responsibility away from the Railway?
According to Section 93, if a loss of the consignment can be attributed to an act or omission of the consignee, under what condition might the Railway still be partly responsible?
According to Section 93, if a loss of the consignment can be attributed to an act or omission of the consignee, under what condition might the Railway still be partly responsible?
Which scenario, arising from Section 93 exclusions, requires the Railway Administration to demonstrate reasonable foresight and care to be relieved of liability for a consignment's loss?
Which scenario, arising from Section 93 exclusions, requires the Railway Administration to demonstrate reasonable foresight and care to be relieved of liability for a consignment's loss?
Under which circumstance, according to section 95, could the Railway Administration still be liable for losses stemming from delays or detention?
Under which circumstance, according to section 95, could the Railway Administration still be liable for losses stemming from delays or detention?
If a loss occurs during international transit as described in Section 96, and it’s proven that the loss happened over railway lines, what condition would still prevent this from being the Railway Administration’s responsibility?
If a loss occurs during international transit as described in Section 96, and it’s proven that the loss happened over railway lines, what condition would still prevent this from being the Railway Administration’s responsibility?
According to Section 93, under which of these circumstances would the Railway Administration be responsible for the loss of a consignment?
According to Section 93, under which of these circumstances would the Railway Administration be responsible for the loss of a consignment?
According to Section 94, when does the Railway Administration’s responsibility begin for goods loaded at a private siding?
According to Section 94, when does the Railway Administration’s responsibility begin for goods loaded at a private siding?
According to Section 94, under what circumstances would the Railway Administration NOT be responsible for loss to a consignment delivered to a private siding?
According to Section 94, under what circumstances would the Railway Administration NOT be responsible for loss to a consignment delivered to a private siding?
According to Section 95, under what condition can the Railway Administration avoid responsibility for loss caused by delays?
According to Section 95, under what condition can the Railway Administration avoid responsibility for loss caused by delays?
According to Section 96, when is the Railway Administration NOT responsible for loss or damage of goods during international transport, regardless of cause?
According to Section 96, when is the Railway Administration NOT responsible for loss or damage of goods during international transport, regardless of cause?
Which of these is NOT a valid reason for the Railway Administration to avoid responsibility for loss, according to Section 93?
Which of these is NOT a valid reason for the Railway Administration to avoid responsibility for loss, according to Section 93?
What is the significance of the 'point of interchange' mentioned in Section 94 with respect to private sidings?
What is the significance of the 'point of interchange' mentioned in Section 94 with respect to private sidings?
According to the content, which of the following is NOT an exemption to Railway Administration's responsibility for loss stated in Section 93?
According to the content, which of the following is NOT an exemption to Railway Administration's responsibility for loss stated in Section 93?
Under Section 95, what is a key element the Railway Administration must prove to avoid responsibility for loss due to delayed transport?
Under Section 95, what is a key element the Railway Administration must prove to avoid responsibility for loss due to delayed transport?
Even if a loss occurs due to an act of God, according to Section 93, what must the Railway Administration demonstrate to be relieved of its liability?
Even if a loss occurs due to an act of God, according to Section 93, what must the Railway Administration demonstrate to be relieved of its liability?
If a consignment is carried at owner's risk rate, under what condition is railway administration responsible for loss, destruction, or non-delivery?
If a consignment is carried at owner's risk rate, under what condition is railway administration responsible for loss, destruction, or non-delivery?
According to the content, for how long is the Railway Administration responsible as a bailee after the termination of transit, for goods not booked at owner's risk?
According to the content, for how long is the Railway Administration responsible as a bailee after the termination of transit, for goods not booked at owner's risk?
When goods are in defective condition as recorded in the forwarding note, under what circumstance would Railway Administration be responsible for any loss?
When goods are in defective condition as recorded in the forwarding note, under what circumstance would Railway Administration be responsible for any loss?
If luggage is lost while being carried by a passenger, when is the Railway Administration responsible?
If luggage is lost while being carried by a passenger, when is the Railway Administration responsible?
Under what condition is the Railway Administration NOT liable for loss or injury to animals carried by the railway?
Under what condition is the Railway Administration NOT liable for loss or injury to animals carried by the railway?
For which of these situations is a Railway Administration not responsible for loss, damage or non-delivery of a consignment?
For which of these situations is a Railway Administration not responsible for loss, damage or non-delivery of a consignment?
What is the maximum monetary liability of the Railway Administration for luggage, if the value has not been declared?
What is the maximum monetary liability of the Railway Administration for luggage, if the value has not been declared?
What is the specific monetary liability for goods or parcels when the value has not been declared?
What is the specific monetary liability for goods or parcels when the value has not been declared?
What is the monetary liability of the Railway Administration for an elephant if its value has not been declared?
What is the monetary liability of the Railway Administration for an elephant if its value has not been declared?
For which of the following, is Railway liability limited to the termination of the transit period
For which of the following, is Railway liability limited to the termination of the transit period
What is the cost to transport one horned cattle, according to the provided information?
What is the cost to transport one horned cattle, according to the provided information?
According to section 104, if goods are carried in open wagons with the consignor's consent, what is the liability of the Railway Administration in case of loss?
According to section 104, if goods are carried in open wagons with the consignor's consent, what is the liability of the Railway Administration in case of loss?
If goods are booked at Railway risk and price declared, what action is the Railway entitled to take as per Section 105?
If goods are booked at Railway risk and price declared, what action is the Railway entitled to take as per Section 105?
Within what time frame should a notice be served to the Railway Administration for claiming compensation for damage to goods?
Within what time frame should a notice be served to the Railway Administration for claiming compensation for damage to goods?
Under section 107, to which railway should an application for payment of compensation be submitted?
Under section 107, to which railway should an application for payment of compensation be submitted?
According to section 108, what happens if a person who has produced the railway receipt is compensated by the Railway Administration for damages during transportation?
According to section 108, what happens if a person who has produced the railway receipt is compensated by the Railway Administration for damages during transportation?
What is the cost to transport one Giraffe according to the provided information?
What is the cost to transport one Giraffe according to the provided information?
If the Railway Administration inspects goods booked at Railway risk with a declared price, who is responsible for arranging the opening and repacking of the goods?
If the Railway Administration inspects goods booked at Railway risk with a declared price, who is responsible for arranging the opening and repacking of the goods?
Within what period should a notice be served for claiming refund of overcharges from the date of payment of fare/freight.
Within what period should a notice be served for claiming refund of overcharges from the date of payment of fare/freight.
If the consignor declares the value of goods and pays the percentage charges, what determines the maximum liability of the Railway Administration?
If the consignor declares the value of goods and pays the percentage charges, what determines the maximum liability of the Railway Administration?
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Liability for goods in open wagons
Liability for goods in open wagons
The maximum liability of the railway administration for goods transported in open wagons with the consignor's consent is halved.
Railway's right to inspect goods
Railway's right to inspect goods
When goods are transported at the railway's risk and the value is declared, railway officials have the right to inspect the goods.
Claiming compensation for goods
Claiming compensation for goods
Claims for compensation for loss, damage, or non-delivery of goods must be submitted to the railway within six months of entrusting the goods.
Submitting compensation applications
Submitting compensation applications
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Double compensation for goods
Double compensation for goods
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Railway liability limit
Railway liability limit
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Railway rates for animals
Railway rates for animals
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Railway rate for horses
Railway rate for horses
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Railway rate for large animals
Railway rate for large animals
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Railway rate for small animals
Railway rate for small animals
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Railway Administration's Responsibility for Goods
Railway Administration's Responsibility for Goods
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Act of God
Act of God
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Act of War
Act of War
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Act of Public Enemies
Act of Public Enemies
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Legal Seizure of Goods
Legal Seizure of Goods
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Government Restrictions
Government Restrictions
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Railway Responsibility at Private Sidings (Loading)
Railway Responsibility at Private Sidings (Loading)
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Railway Responsibility at Private Sidings (Delivery)
Railway Responsibility at Private Sidings (Delivery)
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Railway Responsibility for Transport Delays
Railway Responsibility for Transport Delays
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Railway Responsibility for International Shipments
Railway Responsibility for International Shipments
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Owner's Risk Rate
Owner's Risk Rate
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Defective Goods
Defective Goods
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Railway's Liability as a Bailee
Railway's Liability as a Bailee
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Owner's Risk - Bailee Liability
Owner's Risk - Bailee Liability
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Liability for Specific Goods
Liability for Specific Goods
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Liability for Luggage
Liability for Luggage
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Liability for Animals
Liability for Animals
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Exceptions to Railway Liability
Exceptions to Railway Liability
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Undeclared Value Liability
Undeclared Value Liability
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Liability for Luggage - Undeclaired Value
Liability for Luggage - Undeclaired Value
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Luggage Receipt
Luggage Receipt
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Railway's Responsibility for Goods
Railway's Responsibility for Goods
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Railway Liability Limit for Declared Goods
Railway Liability Limit for Declared Goods
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Railway's Right to Inspect Declared Goods
Railway's Right to Inspect Declared Goods
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Claiming Compensation for Lost Goods
Claiming Compensation for Lost Goods
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Notice Period for Claiming Compensation
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Study Notes
Railway Responsibility
- Section 93: Railway Administration is responsible for loss, destruction, damage, or deterioration during transit, except for:
- Acts of God
- Acts of War
- Acts of Public Enemies
- Legal arrests/restraints
- Government orders
- Consignor/consignee/agent negligence
- Natural deterioration/wastage
- Latent defects
- Fire/explosion
- Even with one of the above causes, Railway Administration remains liable unless they prove reasonable foresight and care.
Railway Responsibility for Goods Loaded at Private Sidings (Section 94)
- Section 94(1): No responsibility for goods loaded at private sidings until the wagon is placed for interchange and the siding owner is notified in writing.
- Section 94(2): No responsibility for goods at private sidings after interchange, until the siding owner is notified in writing.
Railway Responsibility for Delays/Detentions (Section 95)
- Section 95: Railway Administration is not responsible for loss, damage, or deterioration due to delays or detentions if proofs are present for:
- Reasons beyond their control
- Without negligence.
Railway Responsibility for India-to-Other Country or Vice-Versa (Section 96)
- Section 96: Railway Administration isn't liable for loss, destruction, damage, or deterioration in transits outside India, unless the owner proves it results from the railway.
Other Railway Responsibilities
- Section 97: Railway Administration isn't liable for loss, damage, or non-delivery of consignments carried at owner's risk unless negligence is proved.
- Section 98: Defective goods that are acknowledged by the consignor in the forwarding note are not liable for any loss by Railways.
- Section 99: Railway's liability as a bailee for loss, destruction, etc., of any consignment is limited to 7 days after transit termination. No liability if goods are booked at owner's risk unless negligence is proven. Also, perishable goods, dangerous goods, and livestock have only a liability period up to the termination of transit.
- Section 100: Railway is not liable for luggage unless booked and receipt issued, or if passenger is carrying it.
- Section 101: Railway isn't responsible for animal loss due to disease, fright, restiveness, or over-loading by the consignor.
Monetary Liability for Undelivered Goods (Section 103)
- Section 103: Railway's monetary liability for undelivered goods not declared, with specified values for different goods types (e.g., luggage, goods parcels, elephant, horse, cattle, camel, giraffe, small birds/animals).
Liability for Specific Circumstances (Section 102, 104,105)
- Section 102: Railways are not responsible for fraud/mis-declared goods, riots, improper loading/unloading.
- Section 104: If open wagons are used with documented consignor consent, Railway responsibility for damage is halved.
- Section 105: Railways have the right to inspect goods booked at their risk and priced accordingly. The owner is responsible for opening and repacking the goods after inspection.
Section 106, 107, 108 (Claims and Compensation)
- Section 106: Compensation claim notices should be filed to railways within 6 months of the relevant date (e.g., date of entrustment, payment of freight). Notice for overcharge refunds within 6 months of payment or delivery.
- Section 107: Compensation application should be made to the specific Railway authority involved.
- Section 108: If compensation is paid, further application to the Claims Tribunal is not permitted.
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This quiz covers the key aspects of railway responsibility as outlined in the sections of the Railway Administration regulations. Questions will focus on liability for loss, damage, and delays during the transit of goods, including exceptions and conditions affecting responsibility. Test your knowledge on the legal framework governing railway cargo operations.
