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DIVERSION

DIVERSION. Diverting the wagons / rakes to other than the booked stations enroute is called as ‘DIVERSION’. DIVERSION. Diversion is not permitted as a matter of course.

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DIVERSION

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  1. DIVERSION Diverting the wagons / rakes to other than the booked stations enroute is called as ‘DIVERSION’

  2. DIVERSION • Diversion is not permitted as a matter of course. • Consignments may be permitted to be diverted at the discretion of COM provided that there are no operational difficulties involved. • It is a facility extended to the trading public, but it is not guaranteed.

  3. DIVERSION Diversion is not permitted…. • When the wagon has passed the diverting junction and reached the original destination • When handed over to the adjacent railway in case of through traffic. • In case of perishables, animals and offensive goods. • Part consignments or goods loaded with other consignments.

  4. DIVERSION Diversion is not permitted…. • When bans and restrictions are in force. • When it is likely to cause detention to rolling stock. • When it involves haulage of journey already covered by the wagons. • When the ownership of the consignment is in dispute.

  5. DIVERSION Diversion Fee… • Is Rs.300/- per wagon is collected and a money receipt is issued. • Diversion fee is not collected when COM in the interest of the nation diverts wagons • For delivery short of destination diversion fee is not collected when party is not going to ask for difference of freight.

  6. DIVERSION Procedure…. • The owner of the goods should apply for diversion. • He must establish the title of the goods and pay the diversion fee. • The SM will issue message to COM for granting permission.

  7. DIVERSION If COM agrees the diversion, a telegraphic message is sent to: • Original destination station. • Forwarding station. • New destination. • F.A. & C.A.O. • All important stations and junction stations enroute.

  8. DIVERSION • The SM of enroute station will watch the movement of the wagons and alter the name of the destination on the seal card under his signature; date and station stamp • Fresh pocket labels should be provided. • He should advise the particulars of arrival and dispatch of the consignment to the officer ordering the diversion.

  9. DIVERSION The station master who has diverted the wagon will send message to: • Forwarding station. • Original destination station. • New destination station. • FA&CAO / CCO / CCM / DRM / COM.

  10. DIVERSION Issue of supersessional railway receipt…. • On receipt of the confirmation as above, the SM of the forwarding station will collect the original RR and issue supersessional RR. • The freight charges are calculated from the forwarding station to new destination. • Original booking particulars and the authority for diversion should be shown on the supersessional RR.

  11. DIVERSION Issue of supersessional railway receipt…. • The original RR should be cancelled and preserved. • Certified overcharge sheet is prepared and sent to the original destination for clearance of station outstanding. • The new destination SM will deliver the consignment by collecting memo freight and on execution of indemnity bond. • The transaction is regularized on receipt of the supersessional RR.

  12. DIVERSION Delivery of goods short of destination…. • The party should give an undertaking in writing that he will not claim any refund of charges for the portion of the journey not covered by the wagon. • The party should affect book delivery, by surrendering the RR and paying all the charges due at the original destination • Effect physical delivery of the consignment at short of destination by surrendering a no-due certificate issued by the original destination.

  13. DIVERSION Diversion / rebooking / delivery short of destination on railway’s account: • To relieve congestion on account of the following conditions, namely • (a). Act of God • (b). Act of War • (c). Act of Public Enemies .

  14. DIVERSION Diversion / rebooking / delivery short of destination on railway’s account: • At the booked destination station, the railway administration with the prior approval of CCM and COM with the consent of the consignee / consignor may permit rebooking / diversion / delivery short of destination of consignments to nearby alternative station for delivery. • No rebooking / diversion fee will be charged in this regard

  15. DIVERSION Diversion / rebooking / delivery short of destination on railway’s account: • The freight charges up to rebooked / diverted station will be recovered on such consignments allowing telescopic rate benefit for the entire distance traversed. • In these circumstances when delivery of the consignments short of destination is permitted, freight charges for the uncovered journey may be refunded.

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