(a) whether wrong benefits of Train Load classification for L.P.G. Tank Wagon rakes through the loading was done in two placements at the L.P.G. siding of I.O.C. at Kandla Port, and this resulted in a Revenue Loss of Rs.13.38 crore; and
(b) if so, the reasons for this loss and action taken
against those responsible ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA)
(a)&(b): Western Railway had granted train load benefit
to LPG tank wagon rakes at siding of IOC at Kandla Port
when loading was done in more than one placement.
Policy guidelines have since been revised with effect
from 11.4.2001 to grant train load benefit to LPG tank
wagon rakes when loading/unloading is done in more than
one placement subject to fulfillment of all the
conditions applicable to grant of train load rate
benefit. However, since the revised policy is not
applicable with retrospective effect, Zonal Railways
have been asked to recover undercharges.