Rates Circular No.  35 of 2003

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
RAILWAY BOARD 

The General Managers(Comml.),
All Indian Railways. 

SUB:  Minimum Weight Condition for Rock Phosphate loaded in MG wagons.

                Sanction of the Central Government is communicated to revise the minimum weight condition from W/160 to ‘CC’ for MG wagons loaded with Rock Phosphate (Ground Phosphate) appearing under Chemical Manures Div. ‘C’ of the Goods Tariff no.43 Pt.I Vol.II.  The minimum weight condition and packing conditions applicable for BG and NG wagons will continue to apply unchanged. 

                Zonal Railways are required to furnish comprehensive test weighment reports of the commodity in bags and in loose condition in terms of Board’s letter no.TCR/1394/2002/4 dated 27.1.2003 to ascertain the loadability of the commodity.

                This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways. 

                Please issue necessary instructions to all concerned and acknowledge receipt of this letter. 

(L. Venkataraman)
Director, Traffic Comml.(Rates)
Railway Board.