DEMURRAGE Demurrage is the charge levied for detention

DEMURRAGE Demurrage is the charge levied for detention of rolling stock beyond the permissible free time allowed for loading and unloading.

DEMURRAGE • Demurrage is charged per 8 -wheeler basis and half of the charges are collected for 4 -wheeler wagon. • Free time for loading / unloading for different types of rolling stock is notified by the railway board. • Normal working hours are from 06. 00 to 22. 00 or any other working hours as notified by railway administration. • All days are working days including dies non-days. • Free time is not allowed when demand is cancelled after the physical supply of wagon.

DEMURRAGE • When a wagon demand is cancelled after physical supply of wagons, no free time is allowed and demurrage charge is levied from the time of placement of wagons till the cancellation of the indent. • Consignor commences loading within free time but takes more than the free time permitted, WDRF will not be forfeited but demurrage charges will be collected. • If the loading is not commenced within the free time for loading, allotment is cancelled, WDRF is forfeited and demurrage charges are collected without granting any free time.

DEMURRAGE • If the consignor gives in writing to detain the wagon beyond the free time for loading, in such case if the loading is not commenced within 24 hours, indent is cancelled, WDRF is forfeited and demurrage charges are levied without granting any free time. • If Rake supplied at congested goods shed. • In case of block rake, even if one wagon is detained beyond the free time demurrage charges are levied on the entire rake. Separate free time is given for crane consignments.

DEMURRAGE • Demurrage charges should be collected locally and should not be included in railway receipts. • Demurrage charges should be accounted on the debit side of the balance sheet. • If the wagons placed for loading and unloading are disturbed for the purpose of shunting by operating staff, the period should not be taken into account either for granting of free time or for the purpose of calculating demurrage. • The station master should give in writing the reasons for disturbing the wagons after placement. • Demurrage charges for other than steel plants are levied at the rate of Rs. 150/- per hour or part of the hour, per eight wheeler wagon, on all types of 8 -wheeler goods wagons and coaching vehicles (other than passenger vehicles) irrespective of their carrying capacity.

DEMURRAGE • In case of excessive congestion at any terminal / steel plant, CCM / COM / DRM can increase the demurrage charges even at progressively increasing rates subject to a maximum of 6 times of the prevalent rate after giving a notice of 48 hours and applicable for a notified period. • The rates for demurrage charges in respect of 4 – wheeler wagons / vehicles on BG, MG and NG shall be half of the rates prescribed for the 8 – wheeler. • For RMC and military wagons, demurrage is collected on par with public rates. • In case the consignor / consignee feels that demurrage / wharfage was due to reasons beyond his control he could apply for waiver giving all relevant details with documentary evidence wherever necessary

UNIFORM WORKING HRS GOODS SHED

CALCULATION OF DEMURRAGE CHARGES UNIFORM WORKING HRS GOODS SHED • • Wagon Placed for U/L on 27. 04. 18 at : 0900 Hrs Free time for unloading : 5 Wkg Hrs Wagon released on 27. 04. 18 at : 18. 00 Hrs Free time Expires (0900+ 5) : 14. 00 Hrs • Excess Detention (18. 00 -14. 00) : 4 Hrs • DC Formula: No. of wagons X DC Hrs X Rate • DC Charges: 1 X 4 X 150 = Rs. 600/-

ROUND THE CLOCK WORKING GOODS SHED

INCENTIVE OF RECKONING 50% TIME DURING NIGHTS. • During Night consignors are extended the Incentive of reckoning only 50% of the time taken between 22. 00 hours and 06. 00 for calculation of free time. 1) This shall be applicable provided the prescribed free time for loading/unloading falls between 22: 00 – 06: 00 Hrs, in round the clock /extended working goods shed. 2) This shall be applicable for the first night only. • Moreover the incentive shall be permitted for the first night of loading/unloading or removal of consignment from railway premises, and not for detention of wagons during subsequent nights.

INCENTIVE IS NOT APPLICABLE IN CASES OF: a) Private and assisted siding. b) Customers who opt for ( T. I. E. L. S) Terminal Incentive cum Engine on load scheme at goods sheds.

Monetary limits for waiver Officer GM Demurrage per Wharfage per Wgn (Rs. ) Wgn(Rs. ) Full powers 1, 00, 000 DRM 25, 000 CTM /Sr. DCM 6, 000 DCM /STM 600 ACM /ATM /AO 300 PCCM (CHOD)