Railway Service Pay and Allowances Chapter VIII

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How should service rendered under the late Crown Representative be classified?

As service under the local government

As service under the regional government

As service under the Defence Services

As service under the Central Government (Civil) (correct)

What should be the source of financing for the extra pensionary liability of railway servants who served in the Defence Services during WWII?

The Defence Estimates (correct)

The Railway service funds

The Central Government budget

Local Government funds

When a deficiency in qualifying service is condoned, how is the period treated?

As additional temporary service

As unmatched service in the private sector

As service to be disregarded entirely

As service under the Government or Department/Ministry that condones it (correct)

In the case of pension disparity between two Governments, which rule applies regarding the sharing of liabilities?

The less favorable rules govern and share liability proportionately Signup and view all the answers

What is the liability responsibility when a pensionary concession under one Government's rules causes an increase in pension?

The granting Department/Ministry alone bears the increase Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary financial responsibility for the transit pay and allowances of a railway servant transferring to a new office within the Railways?

Charged to the new office Signup and view all the answers

Who bears the cost of a person's pay and allowances when they are temporarily transferred to another department?

The borrowing authority Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the pay of a railway servant when summoned to testify in a court case involving the government?

Debited to the railway still bearing the charge Signup and view all the answers

In the case of permanent transfers between departments, where are the transit pay and allowances charged?

Charged to the new department Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following applies when the person takes leave before joining a new office?

Provisions still apply Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a railway servant to draw pay and allowances during temporary service?

Emoluments from the foreign employer Signup and view all the answers

During the process of transferring between offices, which component does NOT influence the handling of pay and allowances?

The department's budget status Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the civil pay and allowances of railway servants when they are in military duty?

They receive their civil pay and allowances in addition to military pay. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios allows railway servants to receive military pay and allowances?

When called out for military duty in aid of civil power. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the 'next below' rules in the context of military and civil pay?

The comparison of civil pay to military allowances. Signup and view all the answers

What additional concessions are provided to railway servants in Railway Units of the Territorial Army during embodiment?

They can draw actual average overtime and night allowances. Signup and view all the answers

How is the 'average' used in relation to overtime and other allowances defined?

Monthly average over twelve months before embodiment. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the extra expenditure for railway servants on military duty?

It constitutes a charge against the railway as ordinary expenditure. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a railway employee was not eligible for allowances for the full twelve months before embodiment?

The average is calculated based on the time they were eligible. Signup and view all the answers

What type of allowances will railway servants receive during military service under the Territorial Army Act?

A combination of their civil and military allowances. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of military service, what does 'piecework profits' refer to?

Earnings from work completed on a per-piece basis. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the contribution for leave-salary when a railway servant is permanently transferred to a borrowing Department?

It ceases for the borrowing Department. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of leave must be exhausted first by a railway servant after a permanent transfer?

Leave on average pay Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the lending Department regarding leave-salary when a railway servant is transferred?

They remain responsible for leave earned on average pay. Signup and view all the answers

What type of leave in relation to leave-salary is only accepted once consumed by the employee?

Leave on half average pay Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the leave-salary of Government servants whose services are borrowed by Railways?

Lending Government up until transfer. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the leave-salary for earned leave accrued before a transfer to Railways?

It must be exhausted before new leave is taken. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the leave-salary for any other kind of leave after a government servant’s permanent transfer to Railways?

It is also the responsibility of Railways. Signup and view all the answers

Which leave rules govern the leave-salary contributions for railway servants under the Liberalized Leave Rules?

Revised State Railway Leave Rules Signup and view all the answers

Upon a railway servant's permanent transfer, what is true regarding half average pay leave?

It is accepted only if actually taken. Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of leave-salary contributions for a government servant permanently transferred to Railways?

Contributions cease immediately. Signup and view all the answers

Who bears the travelling allowance for a Government servant permanently transferred to another Department/Ministry?

The Department/Ministry to which the servant is transferred Signup and view all the answers

In case of temporary transfers to a foreign service, who pays the travelling allowances?

The foreign employer or borrowing party Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the travelling allowance of a railway servant called to give evidence in court?

It is debited to the railway that would bear the charge if on duty Signup and view all the answers

When a railway servant performs a journey on behalf of a private body, who is responsible for the travelling expenses?

The private individual or body Signup and view all the answers

What should happen if a railway servant travels on a free pass for private business?

He must reimburse the cost of the pass to railway revenues Signup and view all the answers

If a railway servant combines a journey for private business with official business, what cost must he recover?

The cost of a single journey to the place visited for private business Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a railway servant who receives payment from the court for their testimony?

Deduct it from his travelling allowance Signup and view all the answers

If a railway servant is temporarily lent to a State Government, what financial responsibility does the employing party have?

Cover travelling allowances during the transfer period Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of travelling allowances during a permanent transfer between Departments/Ministries?

They are to be debited to the transferring party Signup and view all the answers

When a railway servant undertakes a journey for the business of Railway Institutes, how should expenses be treated?

This policy does not apply to such journeys Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum annual cost threshold for which credits or debits should be raised against the using Railways?

Rs. One Crore Signup and view all the answers

On what basis should the apportionment of costs be worked out after the initial assessment?

The cost of apportionment may be escalated by 10% over the previous year's cost Signup and view all the answers

What type of financial contribution must be made by a Railway when it receives income from bulk advertisement contracts?

A share must be credited to the Railway that provided the services Signup and view all the answers

How frequently should the apportionment study be conducted?

Once every three years Signup and view all the answers

Which document is not specifically mentioned as a source for extracting figures for cost apportionment?

Cost analysis summaries Signup and view all the answers

How should the debits for provision of engines be categorized?

Under relevant heads and grants separately Signup and view all the answers

What criteria should adjustments for fuel consumption be based on?

Rate of consumption per 1000 G.T.Kms Signup and view all the answers

What constituents make up wagon hire charges?

Repairs, maintenance, and depreciation Signup and view all the answers

What method should be used to calculate hire of passenger coaches?

Based on kilometres earned and working time table periods Signup and view all the answers

How should the elements of diesel oil and coal consumption be adjusted?

According to the specific trip/shed/divisional rates Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct approach for separating depreciation charges in engine provision?

Show under the appropriate head of account separately Signup and view all the answers

For adjustments in wagon hire, how should the charges be recorded?

Separately under repairs and maintenance, and depreciation Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for accurately reflecting engine usage costs?

Specific rates for individual engines based on usage Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when making fuel consumption adjustments?

Factors like gradient and load changes Signup and view all the answers

What must Zonal Railways do regarding unit costs for hire of passenger coaches?

Develop individual rates for distinct elements per vehicle kilometre Signup and view all the answers

Who is ultimately responsible for the pensionary charges of a railway servant who served exclusively in the Indian Railways?

The railway or office where the servant last served before quitting Signup and view all the answers

If a railway servant has served in both the Indian Railways and another Central Government Ministry, how is the pension liability shared?

Proportionately based on the length of service in each Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the pensionary liability of a railway servant who retires from a temporary project?

It is solely the responsibility of the Railway Board's office or Railway Administration based on lien Signup and view all the answers

How are compassionate allowances treated in the context of railway pensions?

They are classified as pensions Signup and view all the answers

In case of a railway servant quitting service from a non-railway post, when is the liability shared?

Liability is shared based on the most recent office held Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the pensionary liability when a railway servant is transferred to the Indian Railway Conference Association?

Liability is shared proportionately based on railway service length Signup and view all the answers

What occurs if a railway servant quits service due to leave preparatory to retirement?

Pensionary liability is assessed based on the railway servant's last lien Signup and view all the answers

Which entity is responsible for the pensionary liabilities of a railway servant served in a temporary capacity?

Either the Railway Administration or Railway Board's office based on the lien Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of serving under both a State Government and the Indian Railways on pensionary responsibilities?

It complicates the sharing of liabilities towards the railway service Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the expenditure on the employment of Armed Forces for maintenance of law and order?

Ministry of Defence Signup and view all the answers

What type of expenses will the Railway Administration NOT be required to pay regarding Armed Forces personnel?

Normal pay and allowances of service personnel Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following will the Railway Administration need to pay for the use of military equipment?

Depreciation due to wear and tear Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Armed Forces deployment within railway projects, which item is considered incidental expenditure?

Cost of moving units to and from the site Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the cost of additional units maintained for the Railways if they are specifically retained due to disbandment?

Charged to the Project for railway recoveries Signup and view all the answers

What type of costs are Railway Administrations responsible for regarding consumable stores during the employment of Armed Forces?

Entire cost at payment issue rates Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Railway Administration when it comes to the clothing and equipment of Armed Forces personnel?

Cost of clothing laid out for personnel Signup and view all the answers

After a permanent transfer to Railways, who is responsible for the leave-salary of the Government servant in respect of 'earned leave' at credit?

The lending Government Signup and view all the answers

What is true regarding the responsibility of leave-salary contributions for Government servants whose services are borrowed by Railways?

Contributions are paid solely by the Railways. Signup and view all the answers

When contributions for leave-salary cease, what responsibility does the lending Department have?

To continue to bear leave-salary for leave earned before transfer. Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of leave on half average pay for a railway servant after a permanent transfer?

It is accepted only if the employee consumes it. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the leave-salary arrangement for a railway servant who has accrued leave before a permanent transfer?

It remains with the lending Department for future use. Signup and view all the answers

Which rule governs the leave-salary contributions for railway servants subject to the Liberalized Leave Rules?

Revised State Railway Leave Rules, 1930 Signup and view all the answers

What must a government servant do with his 'earned leave' before taking leave attributed to their service post-transfer?

Use up their 'earned leave' at credit on transfer. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter VIII: Inter Railway and Inter Departmental Service

Incidence of Pay and Allowances
- Transfers within the Railways or offices under the Ministry of Railways: Transit pay and allowances are charged to the destination office.
- Permanent Transfers to and from other Departments/Ministries: Transit pay and allowances are charged to the destination Department/Ministry.
- Temporary Transfers to and from Other Departments/Ministries: A person transferred to temporary work is paid by the borrowing (temporary) authority from the date of ceasing employment with the lending authority until resuming employment with the lending authority.
- Leave and joining Time combined with Transfers: Provisions of paragraphs 801 to 803 apply.
- Employment of Armed Forces Units: Specific rules govern maintenance of law and order.
- Study Allowances
- Compensatory Allowances during leave: Expenses for leave covered by the office where officer is attached.
- Incidence of Travelling Allowances:
  - Transfers within the Railways or offices under the Ministry of Railways: Charges to the destination office.
  - Permanent Transfers to or from other Departments/Ministries: Charges to the destination department.
  - Temporary Transfers to or from other Departments/Ministries: Travelling allowance is paid by the foreign employer/lending body.
  - Attendance at Courts: Relevant pay and allowances covered by the destination railway.
  - Journeys on behalf of private bodies: Travelling expenses for private work are a charge against the private body.
- Incidence of Leave Salary
  - Persons exclusively employed: Leave salary is debited to the office/Railway where currently employed.
  - Open-line staff: Leave salary is accounted for the construction/survey office.
  - Persons in foreign service: Railway which received the contribution for leave salary bears the charge.
  - Persons with service under different Departments/Ministries: Leave salary is debited to the borrowing department first, using reverse employment order.

Incidence of Pension

Ordinary Pension
Calculation of Length of Service
Pension for deficiency in service
Special Pensionary Concessions granted by another Government
Pension for Military/ Wounded or injury service
Adjustment of Pensionary Charges
Commuted Pensions

Incidence of Gratuity and Contributions to Provident Fund

Gratuity and special contribution
Contribution to Provident Fund
Incidence of the cost of Railway Police
Other Inter Railway Adjustments
Apportionment of Earnings
Miscellaneous

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This quiz explores the complexities of pay and allowances associated with inter-departmental and inter-railway transfers. It covers various circumstances such as permanent and temporary transfers, as well as provisions regarding leave and study allowances. Understand the specific rules and regulations that govern these aspects within the Ministry of Railways.