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Where
%age
charge is not paid; |
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1)
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Where
value of the consignment booked has not been declared by the consignor
and percentage charge not paid on excess value, the monetary liability
of the railway has been limited to:
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a)
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Rs.100
per kg. In case of baggage and luggage |
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b)
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Rs. 50
per kg. In case of other items of parcel/goods |
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2)
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These
instructions are mentioned in the Forwarding Note to be filed by the consignee
at the time of booking.
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3)
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No compensation is payable in the case of luggage or baggage which is
not booked and is in the custody of the passenger.
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There
are certain goods, which will not be accepted for carriage by Railway
until the percentage charge is paid. These are:-
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f)
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Gold |
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g)
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Silver |
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h)
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Pearls |
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i)
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Precious
stones |
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j)
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Jewellery |
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k)
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Currency
Notes and coins other than Govt. Treasures |
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l)
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Govt. stamps and stamped papers other than postal stationery and stamps |
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The
rate of percentage for these articles is 13 paise per 100 rupees or part
thereof on excess value per 160 kms or part these of subject to a maximum
of 1% of excess value. |
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For
Animals |
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The
extent of monetary liability in case of any consignment consisting of animals
is as under: |
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Description
of Animals |
Extent
of responsibility of Rly.Admn. |
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(i)
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Elephants |
6,000
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(ii)
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Horses
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3,000 |
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(iii)
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Mules,
horned cattle or camels |
800 |
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(iv)
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Dogs,
donkeys, goats, pigs, sheep or any other animals not mentioned above
or birds |
120 |
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The
rate of percentage
charge including animals is 25 paise per 100 rupees or part
thereof on excess value per 160 Km. or part thereof subject to the
maximum of 1% of excess value.
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