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What is the effective date of the Running Allowance Rules?
What is the effective date of the Running Allowance Rules?
Which category of staff is NOT included in the definition of 'Running staff' performing 'running duties'?
Which category of staff is NOT included in the definition of 'Running staff' performing 'running duties'?
What does the term 'Running allowance' generally exclude?
What does the term 'Running allowance' generally exclude?
What is the meaning of 'Emergency shunting' as defined in the rules?
What is the meaning of 'Emergency shunting' as defined in the rules?
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Which of the following duties is considered 'running duties'?
Which of the following duties is considered 'running duties'?
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What does 'Terminal' refer to in the context of these rules?
What does 'Terminal' refer to in the context of these rules?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the concept of 'Rostered Day'?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the concept of 'Rostered Day'?
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What is the trip allowance per trip for drivers of High-Speed Trains as of January 1, 1986?
What is the trip allowance per trip for drivers of High-Speed Trains as of January 1, 1986?
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Which speed requirement must a train fulfill to be classified as a High-Speed Train for B.G. sections?
Which speed requirement must a train fulfill to be classified as a High-Speed Train for B.G. sections?
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What percentage of the basic pay of running staff is considered for reckoning as pay?
What percentage of the basic pay of running staff is considered for reckoning as pay?
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Which of the following is not a purpose for which 30% of the basic pay of running staff is reckoned?
Which of the following is not a purpose for which 30% of the basic pay of running staff is reckoned?
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For the classification of a train as High-Speed, the average speed for B.G. sections must be at least what?
For the classification of a train as High-Speed, the average speed for B.G. sections must be at least what?
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What is the purpose of the Breach of Rest Allowance?
What is the purpose of the Breach of Rest Allowance?
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Which category of running staff has the highest revised Kilometrage Allowance rate per 100 km as of November 1, 1986?
Which category of running staff has the highest revised Kilometrage Allowance rate per 100 km as of November 1, 1986?
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What change occurred regarding the dual rate system of payment of Kilometrage Allowance?
What change occurred regarding the dual rate system of payment of Kilometrage Allowance?
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What is an Officiating Allowance intended for?
What is an Officiating Allowance intended for?
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Which of the following allowances is specifically for accidents?
Which of the following allowances is specifically for accidents?
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What is the revised Kilometrage Allowance rate for a Goods Driver per 100 km as of November 1, 1986?
What is the revised Kilometrage Allowance rate for a Goods Driver per 100 km as of November 1, 1986?
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What is the main function of the Outstation (Detention) Allowance?
What is the main function of the Outstation (Detention) Allowance?
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Which category of running staff earns the lowest fixed pay as indicated in the provided content?
Which category of running staff earns the lowest fixed pay as indicated in the provided content?
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Which type of duties has different rates of Kilometrage Allowance compared to running duties?
Which type of duties has different rates of Kilometrage Allowance compared to running duties?
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Under what condition can running staff who work a train to an outstation receive a Breach of Rest Allowance?
Under what condition can running staff who work a train to an outstation receive a Breach of Rest Allowance?
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What is the rate for the Breach of Rest Allowance when rest falls short of the prescribed hours?
What is the rate for the Breach of Rest Allowance when rest falls short of the prescribed hours?
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Which group of staff is specifically mentioned as not being entitled to Breach of Rest Allowance despite the rest periods being liberalized?
Which group of staff is specifically mentioned as not being entitled to Breach of Rest Allowance despite the rest periods being liberalized?
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What is the minimum rest period required before running staff can be called back to duty, except in unavoidable circumstances?
What is the minimum rest period required before running staff can be called back to duty, except in unavoidable circumstances?
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For suburban staff who take daily rest at headquarters, what is the earliest they can be called for running duty after an 8-hour duty?
For suburban staff who take daily rest at headquarters, what is the earliest they can be called for running duty after an 8-hour duty?
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What happens to periods of rest that are less than half an hour when calculating the Breach of Rest Allowance?
What happens to periods of rest that are less than half an hour when calculating the Breach of Rest Allowance?
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If a running staff member completes a short trip and is called back within one hour, how is this timing treated?
If a running staff member completes a short trip and is called back within one hour, how is this timing treated?
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What is the shortest duration of rest expected to be provided to running staff before being called for new duties?
What is the shortest duration of rest expected to be provided to running staff before being called for new duties?
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What is the response to a running staff member performing duty on ballast or departmental trains regarding rest allowances?
What is the response to a running staff member performing duty on ballast or departmental trains regarding rest allowances?
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What is the compensation rate for a Driver under the Allowance in lieu of running room facilities as of 1-6-84?
What is the compensation rate for a Driver under the Allowance in lieu of running room facilities as of 1-6-84?
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Under what condition is the Allowance in lieu of Running Room facilities not payable?
Under what condition is the Allowance in lieu of Running Room facilities not payable?
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What is the rate for Firemen, Diesel Assistants, and Electric Assistants as of 1-6-84 under the Allowance in lieu of running room facilities?
What is the rate for Firemen, Diesel Assistants, and Electric Assistants as of 1-6-84 under the Allowance in lieu of running room facilities?
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Which running staff is eligible for the Allowance in lieu of running room facilities at outstations?
Which running staff is eligible for the Allowance in lieu of running room facilities at outstations?
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What is the compensation rate for a Shunter as of 1-6-84 under the Allowance in lieu of running room facilities?
What is the compensation rate for a Shunter as of 1-6-84 under the Allowance in lieu of running room facilities?
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What conditions must be met for the compensatory allowance to be applicable at outstations?
What conditions must be met for the compensatory allowance to be applicable at outstations?
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What is the allowance rate for Assistants Guard (Brakesman) as of 1-6-84?
What is the allowance rate for Assistants Guard (Brakesman) as of 1-6-84?
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Under which circumstance is the allowance at half the specified rate applicable?
Under which circumstance is the allowance at half the specified rate applicable?
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What factor does not determine eligibility for Allowance in lieu of Running Room facilities?
What factor does not determine eligibility for Allowance in lieu of Running Room facilities?
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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the compensatory allowance for train staff?
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the compensatory allowance for train staff?
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What is the definition of 'Running duties' as per the Running Allowance Rules?
What is the definition of 'Running duties' as per the Running Allowance Rules?
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Which term is defined as the allowance paid for activities related to the charge of moving trains?
Which term is defined as the allowance paid for activities related to the charge of moving trains?
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What does 'Terminal' refer to in the context of the Running Allowance Rules?
What does 'Terminal' refer to in the context of the Running Allowance Rules?
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Which of the following best describes the role of the 'Competent authority' within these rules?
Which of the following best describes the role of the 'Competent authority' within these rules?
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In the context of these rules, what has occurred to the concept of 'Rostered Day' as of 1-8-1981?
In the context of these rules, what has occurred to the concept of 'Rostered Day' as of 1-8-1981?
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Which category of staff is directly associated with the operation of moving trains as per the rules?
Which category of staff is directly associated with the operation of moving trains as per the rules?
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What is the primary focus of 'Emergency shunting' as defined in the Running Allowance Rules?
What is the primary focus of 'Emergency shunting' as defined in the Running Allowance Rules?
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What percentage of the basic pay is the Running Allowance for non-running duties at headquarters?
What percentage of the basic pay is the Running Allowance for non-running duties at headquarters?
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For which of the following staff categories is a fixed pay rate specified as 950?
For which of the following staff categories is a fixed pay rate specified as 950?
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What is the Kilometrage calculation based on according to the provided content?
What is the Kilometrage calculation based on according to the provided content?
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What does the term 'signing on' refer to in the context of the duties mentioned?
What does the term 'signing on' refer to in the context of the duties mentioned?
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Which of the following statements about the rates for shunting duties is accurate?
Which of the following statements about the rates for shunting duties is accurate?
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What is the primary purpose of the Allowance in lieu of Kilometrage?
What is the primary purpose of the Allowance in lieu of Kilometrage?
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What is the payment rate for the Mail Guard as indicated in the provided content?
What is the payment rate for the Mail Guard as indicated in the provided content?
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If a Shunter performs non-running duties at outstations, how much are they entitled to be paid?
If a Shunter performs non-running duties at outstations, how much are they entitled to be paid?
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What is the kilometrage rate for Assistants Guard/Brakesmen as specified?
What is the kilometrage rate for Assistants Guard/Brakesmen as specified?
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What is the rate of allowance for guards performing shunting duties at a station?
What is the rate of allowance for guards performing shunting duties at a station?
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Under which condition is the waiting duty allowance applicable for running staff?
Under which condition is the waiting duty allowance applicable for running staff?
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How is the kilometrage for running staff on Class I Ghat Sections calculated?
How is the kilometrage for running staff on Class I Ghat Sections calculated?
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Which of the following best describes a Class II Ghat Section?
Which of the following best describes a Class II Ghat Section?
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What is the payment rate for shunting duties performed by the main line crew at terminals?
What is the payment rate for shunting duties performed by the main line crew at terminals?
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What is the maximum duration for which running staff sent to an outstation in the same capacity can receive Outstation (Relieving) Allowance?
What is the maximum duration for which running staff sent to an outstation in the same capacity can receive Outstation (Relieving) Allowance?
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Under what condition is an Accident Allowance payable to running staff detained at a station due to an accident?
Under what condition is an Accident Allowance payable to running staff detained at a station due to an accident?
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For running staff officiating in a running post, what percentage increase in pay do they receive to perform at a higher grade?
For running staff officiating in a running post, what percentage increase in pay do they receive to perform at a higher grade?
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What happens to the journey time for running staff sent to an outstation for relieving duties?
What happens to the journey time for running staff sent to an outstation for relieving duties?
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How much kilometrage is credited to running staff detained at outstations for more than 16 hours?
How much kilometrage is credited to running staff detained at outstations for more than 16 hours?
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For running staff officiating in a higher post for more than 14 days, what occurs?
For running staff officiating in a higher post for more than 14 days, what occurs?
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What is the condition for the payment of Allowance in lieu of Running Room facilities?
What is the condition for the payment of Allowance in lieu of Running Room facilities?
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What is the penalty for running staff who are held up at a station other than their headquarters but for less than 8 hours?
What is the penalty for running staff who are held up at a station other than their headquarters but for less than 8 hours?
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How is the pay calculated for running staff during their officiating period in a running post for less than 30 days?
How is the pay calculated for running staff during their officiating period in a running post for less than 30 days?
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What is the target time for completion of trips fixed for running staff manning the Coal Pilots?
What is the target time for completion of trips fixed for running staff manning the Coal Pilots?
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What additional payment is provided to running staff for completing trips within the stipulated target time?
What additional payment is provided to running staff for completing trips within the stipulated target time?
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What change occurred to the Commercial Duty Allowance for Coal Pilot guards after January 1, 1987?
What change occurred to the Commercial Duty Allowance for Coal Pilot guards after January 1, 1987?
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What is the rate for Trip Allowance for the running staff working the Coal Pilots?
What is the rate for Trip Allowance for the running staff working the Coal Pilots?
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What is the maximum daily rate for Commercial Duty Allowance for guards performing part-month duties as of 1-1-1987?
What is the maximum daily rate for Commercial Duty Allowance for guards performing part-month duties as of 1-1-1987?
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What allowance is provided to running staff working through Goods Trains and Shunting Van Goods Trains?
What allowance is provided to running staff working through Goods Trains and Shunting Van Goods Trains?
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How is the target time for running staff manning the Coal Pilots calculated for engines?
How is the target time for running staff manning the Coal Pilots calculated for engines?
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What is the payment rate for running staff booked for jugglers tasked with picking up loads?
What is the payment rate for running staff booked for jugglers tasked with picking up loads?
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What constitutes the basis for fixing target times for completing trips for running staff?
What constitutes the basis for fixing target times for completing trips for running staff?
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Study Notes
Running Allowance Rules
- Running Allowance Rules, effective August 1, 1981, define terms for calculating running staff allowances.
- "Competent authority" refers to the President of India or delegated authorities.
- "Day" is a 24-hour period, with the concept of rostered day abolished.
- "Running duties" are tasks directly related to train movement, including shunting.
- "Running staff" includes drivers, shunters, firemen, guards and assistants.
- "Running Allowance" comprises kilometrage allowance, allowance in lieu of kilometrage, and excludes compensatory allowances.
- "Terminal" is a station where trains start or end (excluding roadside stations).
- "Shunting (section/pickup) train" is a scheduled goods train for moving wagons at roadside stations.
- "Emergency shunting" involves attaching/detaching wagons with hot axles or unfit wagons.
- "Occasional shunting" includes attaching/detaching inspection carriages.
- "Through Goods Trains" are trains running between terminals, with possible shunting.
- "Tranship (van) train" carries smaller goods and includes SQT/ASQT services now discontinued.
- "Shunting/Van Goods/Works train" involves shunting at multiple stations for scheduled work.
- "Ballast, Material and Crane, Specials" are trains working on departmental projects carrying materials.
- "Breakdown and Medical Relief train" is used for repairs and for providing medical relief.
- "Light engines on mechanical account" are engines for repairs at shops.
- "Departmental train" includes ballast trains, breakdown relief or material trains.
- "Stationary posts" are duties excluding running duties.
- "Regulations" are Hours and Employment Regulations applying to running staff.
- "Signing on" and "Signing off" are terms related to the start and end of running staff work.
Pay Elements in Running Allowance
- 30% of basic pay is treated as pay within running allowance.
- Dearness Allowance is applied to base pay plus 30% of basic pay (running allowance portion).
Types of Allowances
- Kilometrage Allowance is based on specified rates in rules.
- Allowance in lieu of kilometrage (ALK) is paid for stationary tasks.
Special Compensatory Allowances
- Allowance for running room facilities at outstations.
- Breach of rest allowance for schedule breaches.
- Outstation (Detention) Allowance for delays over 16 hours.
- Accident Allowance for delays due to accidents.
Kilometrage Allowance Rates
- Different rates for various running staff categories based on pay scales.
- Revised rates introduced on Nov 1, 1986.
- Separate rates for shunting duties.
Allowance in Lieu of Kilometrage (ALK)
- Paid for non-running duties, with rates dependent on location.
- Rates are dependent on number of hours involved, but with different rates for work at headquarters versus outstations.
Breach of Rest Allowance
- Payable for rest breaks below the stipulated minimum.
Outstation (Detention) Allowance
- Payable for delays at outstations over 16 hours.
Accident Allowance
- Payable for delays at non-headquarter stations due to accidents, beyond 8 hours.
Officiating Allowance
- For running staff in higher-level positions, pay difference plus 15% or 30% of kilometrage.
Minimum Guaranteed Kilometrage Allowance
- Discontinued for daily minimum guaranteed kilometrage.
Incentive Scheme for Through Goods Trains
- Incentive scheme for through goods trains based on steam vs diesel/electric traction.
Computation of Kilometrage for Slow Move Trains
- Special rates for shunting and van goods trains, considering first 60km. distance.
Computation of Kilometrage for Passenger Services
- Calculating kilometrage for passenger train duties.
Running Staff Working Pilots for Coal Trains
- Allowances based on trip completion and additional bonuses.
Shunting Duty Allowance
- Rates for shunting duties on different types of trains, including through goods and van goods trains.
Waiting Duty Allowance
- Allowance for waiting or standby duties in various scenarios, including train cancellation or administrative tasks. (up to 10 hours).
Ghat Sections Allowance
- Identifying sections as Ghat sections based on gradients and distance; calculation of kilometrage for these sections.
High Speed Trains
- Defining "high-speed train" based on speed and distance parameters.
Reckoning of Running Allowance as Pay
- 30% of base pay is used for specific purposes.
Accident Allowance
- Payable when held at non-headquarter stations exceeding 8 hours due to accidents.
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This quiz covers the Running Allowance Rules effective from August 1, 1981, detailing provisions for calculating allowances for running staff in the Indian railway system. Key terms such as 'competent authority', 'running duties', and 'shunting' are defined for clarity. Test your knowledge of these regulations and their implications for train operations.
