1.1
“Premium Registration Scheme” will be
applicable to non-programmed traffic covered under the Priority-D of the
Preferential Traffic Order (PTO) G O No. 79 issued by Traffic
Transportation Directorate under letter No.2004/TT-III/1/1 dated
16.03.2005.
1.2
“Premium Registration Scheme” will not be applicable to traffic
booked under Class-230 and Class-240.
1.3
In terms of para 5.1(b) of the PTO, traffic registered under the
“Premium Registration Scheme” will be accorded preference over other
traffic, within the same class of Priority.
1.4
The consignors willing to opt for the “Premium Registration Scheme”
will have to pay freight at two classes higher than the class prescribed
for that particular commodity.
1.5
A non-adjustable/non-refundable service charge of Rs.100/- shall
also be levied at the time of registration in addition to the Wagon
Registration Fee.
2.0
The wagon “Priority Registers” will be maintained indicating the
higher Priority with a sign of “D+”, within the
same class of Priority for indents registered under this scheme.
3.0
Consignors who register their indents under this scheme shall not
be permitted to revert to normal priority. Likewise, consignors who have
registered indents under normal priority and who wish to opt for this
scheme will have to register their indents afresh.
4.0
The “Premium Registration Scheme” will be effective for a period of
one year from 01.04.2005.
5.0
The scheme should be given wide publicity through media and notices
should be displayed in all goods sheds besides advising the trade and
industry. The actual working of the scheme alongwith incremental earnings
generated should be monitored closely and advised to the Board in MCDOs.
6.0
This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate in the
Ministry of Railways.
7.0
Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.
(Navin Kumar Parsuramka)
Joint Director, Traffic
Comml. (Rates)
Railway Board
