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What is the primary responsibility of the Travelling Inspectors of Station Accounts?
What is the primary responsibility of the Travelling Inspectors of Station Accounts?
- To inspect the earnings of the Railway (correct)
- To create reports for the Accounts Officer
- To manage the staffing of the Accounts Office
- To design new IT applications for data management
Which chapters contain instructions followed by Travelling Inspectors during inspections?
Which chapters contain instructions followed by Travelling Inspectors during inspections?
- Chapter XVII and Chapter XXXIII (correct)
- Chapter IV and Chapter VII
- Chapter VIII and Chapter IX
- Chapter I and Chapter II
In addition to inspections, what type of data will the Travelling Inspectors verify?
In addition to inspections, what type of data will the Travelling Inspectors verify?
- Historical data on railway travel trends
- Electronic data from various IT applications (correct)
- Personal records of the staff
- Financial forecasts and budgets
How are the records at the field verified by the Travelling Inspectors?
How are the records at the field verified by the Travelling Inspectors?
What additional function do Travelling Inspectors perform regarding potential earnings?
What additional function do Travelling Inspectors perform regarding potential earnings?
What processes have been computerized related to station returns?
What processes have been computerized related to station returns?
Which staff member oversees the Travelling Inspectors of Station Accounts?
Which staff member oversees the Travelling Inspectors of Station Accounts?
What type of reports do Travelling Inspectors generate from electronic data?
What type of reports do Travelling Inspectors generate from electronic data?
Which of the following is NOT a focus for the Travelling Inspectors?
Which of the following is NOT a focus for the Travelling Inspectors?
What is one of the main outcomes of the computerized processes in the Traffic Accounts Office?
What is one of the main outcomes of the computerized processes in the Traffic Accounts Office?
What is issued by the station from which through traffic originates?
What is issued by the station from which through traffic originates?
How frequently does the settlement of through traffic transactions occur?
How frequently does the settlement of through traffic transactions occur?
What should be done if revenue loss or extra expenditure is identified during an internal check?
What should be done if revenue loss or extra expenditure is identified during an internal check?
What is the complete calendar month used for in relation to through traffic transactions?
What is the complete calendar month used for in relation to through traffic transactions?
What requires timely issuance to avoid claims becoming time barred?
What requires timely issuance to avoid claims becoming time barred?
Who is primarily responsible for performing the work related to traffic earnings?
Who is primarily responsible for performing the work related to traffic earnings?
What results from deficiencies noticed during the check of station returns?
What results from deficiencies noticed during the check of station returns?
What is largely limited to an examination and comparison of vouchers, accounts, and returns?
What is largely limited to an examination and comparison of vouchers, accounts, and returns?
What is crucial for the timely distribution of checking work among railways?
What is crucial for the timely distribution of checking work among railways?
What is communicated to stations when deficiencies are identified during checks?
What is communicated to stations when deficiencies are identified during checks?
What is primarily responsible for the revenues of railways?
What is primarily responsible for the revenues of railways?
What is the primary duty of the Accounts Office regarding traffic earnings?
What is the primary duty of the Accounts Office regarding traffic earnings?
Which of the following is NOT a source of railway revenue?
Which of the following is NOT a source of railway revenue?
How are traffic earnings apportionment carried out when involving multiple railways?
How are traffic earnings apportionment carried out when involving multiple railways?
Who issues the carriage bills for services to Defence and other departments?
Who issues the carriage bills for services to Defence and other departments?
What happens if more than one railway provides a service?
What happens if more than one railway provides a service?
What must the Accounts Office ensure regarding the rates and fares prescribed by the Railway Administration?
What must the Accounts Office ensure regarding the rates and fares prescribed by the Railway Administration?
In which of the following situations is the total amount always apportioned between railways?
In which of the following situations is the total amount always apportioned between railways?
Which of the following is a role of the Traffic Accounts Office?
Which of the following is a role of the Traffic Accounts Office?
What is required for the Accounts Office to accurately check traffic earnings?
What is required for the Accounts Office to accurately check traffic earnings?
What are the primary sources of railway revenue as outlined in the content?
What are the primary sources of railway revenue as outlined in the content?
What is the essential duty of the Accounts Office regarding payments?
What is the essential duty of the Accounts Office regarding payments?
In the event that traffic is carried over multiple railways, what must be ensured?
In the event that traffic is carried over multiple railways, what must be ensured?
Which method is mentioned for the apportionment of earnings among railways?
Which method is mentioned for the apportionment of earnings among railways?
What must the Traffic Accounts Office do regarding carriage bills for services?
What must the Traffic Accounts Office do regarding carriage bills for services?
What is a secondary source of railway revenue mentioned in the content?
What is a secondary source of railway revenue mentioned in the content?
What is the primary function of the Traffic Accounts Office's accounts check?
What is the primary function of the Traffic Accounts Office's accounts check?
What must be monitored by the Accounts Office regarding the rates and fares?
What must be monitored by the Accounts Office regarding the rates and fares?
What must occur if Railway Administration fixes new rates?
What must occur if Railway Administration fixes new rates?
What is one duty of the Accounts Office regarding outstanding dues?
What is one duty of the Accounts Office regarding outstanding dues?
What triggers the obligation for the authority exercising the check to notify the Executive regarding loss of revenue?
What triggers the obligation for the authority exercising the check to notify the Executive regarding loss of revenue?
What is the purpose of the standardized intervals for station returns during a calendar month?
What is the purpose of the standardized intervals for station returns during a calendar month?
What could result from a failure to issue timely Error Sheets?
What could result from a failure to issue timely Error Sheets?
How does the Centralized Apportionment System influence through traffic transactions?
How does the Centralized Apportionment System influence through traffic transactions?
What is the correct time frame for the settlement of through traffic transactions?
What is the correct time frame for the settlement of through traffic transactions?
What does the Accounts Office primarily focus on regarding traffic accounts?
What does the Accounts Office primarily focus on regarding traffic accounts?
What occurs after the internal checks of traffic vouchers are completed?
What occurs after the internal checks of traffic vouchers are completed?
Which of the following actions is necessary to maintain the accuracy of traffic accounts?
Which of the following actions is necessary to maintain the accuracy of traffic accounts?
What is the consequence of deficiencies identified during the station return checks?
What is the consequence of deficiencies identified during the station return checks?
What role does the Apportioning Agency play in railway traffic earnings?
What role does the Apportioning Agency play in railway traffic earnings?
What is the primary purpose of the Travelling Inspectors of Station Accounts?
What is the primary purpose of the Travelling Inspectors of Station Accounts?
Which aspects do the Travelling Inspectors primarily focus on during inspections?
Which aspects do the Travelling Inspectors primarily focus on during inspections?
In what context are various reports and MIS data inspected by Travelling Inspectors?
In what context are various reports and MIS data inspected by Travelling Inspectors?
What do Travelling Inspectors check in relation to the field records?
What do Travelling Inspectors check in relation to the field records?
What type of suggestions do Travelling Inspectors provide to the TA office?
What type of suggestions do Travelling Inspectors provide to the TA office?
What is indicated about the computerized processes in relation to station returns?
What is indicated about the computerized processes in relation to station returns?
What role does the Accounts Officer play concerning Travelling Inspectors?
What role does the Accounts Officer play concerning Travelling Inspectors?
What is a significant outcome of the computerized checks in the Traffic Accounts Office?
What is a significant outcome of the computerized checks in the Traffic Accounts Office?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between Travelling Inspectors and computerized data?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between Travelling Inspectors and computerized data?
What responsibility does the TA office have in relation to the suggestions made by Travelling Inspectors?
What responsibility does the TA office have in relation to the suggestions made by Travelling Inspectors?
Which of the following is NOT a source of revenue for railways?
Which of the following is NOT a source of revenue for railways?
What is the primary duty of the Accounts Office in checking traffic earnings?
What is the primary duty of the Accounts Office in checking traffic earnings?
Which aspect does NOT need to be ensured when the traffic is carried over multiple railways?
Which aspect does NOT need to be ensured when the traffic is carried over multiple railways?
What does the Traffic Accounts Office issue for services rendered to various departments?
What does the Traffic Accounts Office issue for services rendered to various departments?
What must be monitored by the Accounts Office concerning the rates and fares?
What must be monitored by the Accounts Office concerning the rates and fares?
What is the method used for apportioning earnings among railways?
What is the method used for apportioning earnings among railways?
What happens if the Railway Administration fixes new rates?
What happens if the Railway Administration fixes new rates?
Which body is responsible for ensuring payments are made by parties receiving railway services?
Which body is responsible for ensuring payments are made by parties receiving railway services?
What should the Traffic Accounts Office do with outstanding dues?
What should the Traffic Accounts Office do with outstanding dues?
What kind of basis must the apportioned amount be shared among railways?
What kind of basis must the apportioned amount be shared among railways?
What is the basis for the apportionment of earnings among railways involved in through traffic transactions?
What is the basis for the apportionment of earnings among railways involved in through traffic transactions?
What is the frequency for the settlement of through traffic transactions between railways?
What is the frequency for the settlement of through traffic transactions between railways?
Which authority is responsible for notifying the Executive about revenue loss or extra expenditure?
Which authority is responsible for notifying the Executive about revenue loss or extra expenditure?
What is the primary concern of the Traffic Accounts Office during its checking process?
What is the primary concern of the Traffic Accounts Office during its checking process?
What happens if timely Error Sheets are not issued regarding deficiencies in station returns?
What happens if timely Error Sheets are not issued regarding deficiencies in station returns?
What is the purpose of submitting certain station returns at stated intervals throughout the month?
What is the purpose of submitting certain station returns at stated intervals throughout the month?
What must the Accounts Office ensure regarding the work performed related to traffic earnings?
What must the Accounts Office ensure regarding the work performed related to traffic earnings?
How should deficiencies identified during the check of station returns be communicated to stations?
How should deficiencies identified during the check of station returns be communicated to stations?
What is needed to avoid claims from becoming time barred?
What is needed to avoid claims from becoming time barred?
Which entity primarily handles the examination of the vouchers and accounts related to through traffic transactions?
Which entity primarily handles the examination of the vouchers and accounts related to through traffic transactions?
What is the main focus of the inspections conducted by Travelling Inspectors of Station Accounts?
What is the main focus of the inspections conducted by Travelling Inspectors of Station Accounts?
Which aspect is NOT included in the responsibilities of the Travelling Inspectors of Station Accounts?
Which aspect is NOT included in the responsibilities of the Travelling Inspectors of Station Accounts?
What does the TIA NOT check regarding the records at the field?
What does the TIA NOT check regarding the records at the field?
What type of reports do Travelling Inspectors verify from electronic data?
What type of reports do Travelling Inspectors verify from electronic data?
Which of the following summarizes a function of Travelling Inspectors related to potential earnings?
Which of the following summarizes a function of Travelling Inspectors related to potential earnings?
What kind of checks regarding station returns were computerized?
What kind of checks regarding station returns were computerized?
Which role is specifically assigned to an Accounts Officer in relation to Travelling Inspectors?
Which role is specifically assigned to an Accounts Officer in relation to Travelling Inspectors?
Which aspect of earning verification does TIA NOT perform?
Which aspect of earning verification does TIA NOT perform?
What will the Travelling Inspectors do if they identify potential earnings or losses?
What will the Travelling Inspectors do if they identify potential earnings or losses?
In which area is computerized data NOT utilized according to the roles of Travelling Inspectors?
In which area is computerized data NOT utilized according to the roles of Travelling Inspectors?
Flashcards
Railway Revenue Sources
Railway Revenue Sources
The revenue generated by railways primarily comes from transporting passengers and goods. This income is collected through various points like stations, goods sheds, terminals, and private sidings.
Accounts Office Role in Traffic Earnings
Accounts Office Role in Traffic Earnings
The Accounts Office ensures that the correct amount is charged for services rendered based on applicable tariffs. They also monitor the accurate recording of payment and ensure proper apportionment if multiple railways are involved in the service.
Traffic Accounts Office Duties
Traffic Accounts Office Duties
The Traffic Accounts Office is responsible for creating bills for services provided to government bodies like the Defence and Post & Telegraph departments. They also collect the dues and track any outstanding payments.
Rate and Fare Regulation
Rate and Fare Regulation
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Earning Apportionment Between Railways
Earning Apportionment Between Railways
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Apportionment
Apportionment
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Centralized Apportionment System
Centralized Apportionment System
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Apportionment Matrix
Apportionment Matrix
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Centralized Apportionment Calculation
Centralized Apportionment Calculation
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Apportionment Matrix in the Centralized System
Apportionment Matrix in the Centralized System
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Through Traffic Apportionment
Through Traffic Apportionment
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Through Traffic Voucher
Through Traffic Voucher
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Apportioning Agency
Apportioning Agency
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Settlement of Through Traffic Transactions
Settlement of Through Traffic Transactions
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Reporting Loss of Revenue or Extra Expenditure
Reporting Loss of Revenue or Extra Expenditure
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Period for Completion of Traffic Accounts
Period for Completion of Traffic Accounts
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Station Returns
Station Returns
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Error Sheets
Error Sheets
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Check of Station Returns
Check of Station Returns
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Travelling Inspectors of Station Accounts
Travelling Inspectors of Station Accounts
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What is the role of Travelling Inspectors of Station Accounts (TIAs)?
What is the role of Travelling Inspectors of Station Accounts (TIAs)?
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What is the main focus of TIAs' inspections?
What is the main focus of TIAs' inspections?
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What guidelines do TIAs follow when inspecting station records?
What guidelines do TIAs follow when inspecting station records?
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How do TIAs verify electronic data at the stations?
How do TIAs verify electronic data at the stations?
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How do TIAs cross-check station records?
How do TIAs cross-check station records?
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What do TIAs do after reviewing financial records?
What do TIAs do after reviewing financial records?
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What other types of reports do TIAs examine?
What other types of reports do TIAs examine?
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How have some railway processes been automated?
How have some railway processes been automated?
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How are computerized systems used in the Traffic Accounts Office?
How are computerized systems used in the Traffic Accounts Office?
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Where can you find information about the computerized processes and checks used in the Traffic Accounts Office?
Where can you find information about the computerized processes and checks used in the Traffic Accounts Office?
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Earning Apportionment
Earning Apportionment
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Reporting Loss of Revenue
Reporting Loss of Revenue
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Traveling Inspectors
Traveling Inspectors
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Period for Completion of Accounts
Period for Completion of Accounts
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What does theAccounts Office oversee in terms of traffic earnings?
What does theAccounts Office oversee in terms of traffic earnings?
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What are the responsibilities of the Traffic Accounts Office?
What are the responsibilities of the Traffic Accounts Office?
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How are rates and fares for various classes of traffic determined?
How are rates and fares for various classes of traffic determined?
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What happens when traffic travels on multiple railways?
What happens when traffic travels on multiple railways?
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How are earnings shared between railways?
How are earnings shared between railways?
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What system is used for dividing earnings when traffic uses multiple railways?
What system is used for dividing earnings when traffic uses multiple railways?
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What is the Apportionment Matrix?
What is the Apportionment Matrix?
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How are earnings from multi-railway journeys (through traffic) shared?
How are earnings from multi-railway journeys (through traffic) shared?
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What happens if potential revenue loss or extra expenditure is detected during internal checks?
What happens if potential revenue loss or extra expenditure is detected during internal checks?
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Why are Station Returns important?
Why are Station Returns important?
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What are Travelling Inspectors of Station Accounts (TIA)?
What are Travelling Inspectors of Station Accounts (TIA)?
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What is the main focus of the TIA's work?
What is the main focus of the TIA's work?
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What guidelines do TIAs follow when inspecting stations?
What guidelines do TIAs follow when inspecting stations?
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How do TIAs verify electronic data at stations?
How do TIAs verify electronic data at stations?
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What do TIAs do after reviewing records?
What do TIAs do after reviewing records?
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How have railway processes been automated?
How have railway processes been automated?
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Where can I find information about computerized processes?
Where can I find information about computerized processes?
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What are the sources of railway revenue?
What are the sources of railway revenue?
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What is the role of the Accounts Office in revenue management?
What is the role of the Accounts Office in revenue management?
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What are the duties of the Traffic Accounts Office?
What are the duties of the Traffic Accounts Office?
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How are rates and fares regulated for various traffic classes?
How are rates and fares regulated for various traffic classes?
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What system is used for managing the sharing of earnings in multi-railway journeys?
What system is used for managing the sharing of earnings in multi-railway journeys?
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What are Station Returns and why are they important?
What are Station Returns and why are they important?
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Traveling Inspectors of Station Accounts (TIAs)
Traveling Inspectors of Station Accounts (TIAs)
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How have some railway processes been computerized?
How have some railway processes been computerized?
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What is the purpose of checking station returns?
What is the purpose of checking station returns?
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Study Notes
Railway Traffic Earnings Check
- Railway revenue primarily comes from passenger and freight transport, realized through various points like stations, sheds, terminals, container depots, out agencies, non-rail heads, PRS/UTS terminals, private sidings, and non-government lines. Additional income comes from parking, rights, and other sources.
- Accounts check verifies that: parties pay correct tariffs, railway staff account for payments accurately, and apportionment is correct when multiple railways are involved. Apportionment is based on approved methods, or specific provisions.
- Traffic Accounts Office issues bills to Defence, Post & Telegraph, and other departments and manages their payments, ensuring rates are within the maximum and minimum permitted by the President.
- Railway earnings from multiple railways are shared even if collected by just one, using methods defined in specific traffic chapters. The centralized apportionment system determines the apportioned shares for each railway using a detailed apportionment matrix for outward and inward shares.
- Through traffic transactions have a single voucher issued by the origination station with subsequent apportionment by the apportioning agency, based on the Centralized Apportionment System. Settlement of these transactions is monthly and based on the net results of apportionment.
- If revenue loss or extra expenditure is identified during the internal check, the noticing authority must immediately inform the concerned executive or contract agreement authority. Traffic accounts office handles the matter.
- Railway traffic accounts are completed and settled among participating railways within each calendar month.
- Station return checks are distributed over the month and must be kept up to date. Failure to issue error sheets (A.2802) promptly or to file claims in a timely manner against other railways, or government departments, can result in claims becoming time-barred and delayed statistical compilations.
- Travelling Inspectors of Station Accounts verify station accounts/returns to ensure accuracy and completeness, inspecting initial records according to Chapter XXXIII and Chapter XVII guidelines, but focusing primarily on railway earnings. They also verify data in various IT applications, comparing data to relevant reports/MIS. They provide feedback to the TA office on potential earnings/loss. They review records to reconcile with computerized systems.
- Some check processes (certain station returns, apportionment, and certain statistical reports) are now computerized. Detailed steps of this are included in the volume. Certain station returns need to be submitted at specific intervals throughout the month. This is to distribute checking work evenly.
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This quiz covers the essential aspects of railway traffic earnings, focusing on revenue generation from passenger and freight transport. It explains the verification of accounts, billing processes for various departments, and the centralized apportionment system. Understand how railways manage revenue through different channels and ensure accurate tariff collection.
