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| Circular number | FM 05 of 2013 |
|---|---|
| File number | No. 2020/TC(FM)/18/09 |
| Type | VCRC archived Railway commercial circular / manual |
| Topic | freight |
| Directorate | Traffic Commercial (Freight Marketing) |
| Archive source | vcrc.in |
Waiver of Engine Hire Charges for EOL 22.03.2020 to 17.05.2020 shall be treated under Force Majeure and Engine Hire Charges
भारत सरकार GOVERNMENT OF INDIA रेल मंत्रालय MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (रेलवे बोर्ड RAILWAY BOARD)
रेल भवन, नई feeeit-110001 No. 2020/TC(FM)/18/09 Rail Bhavan, New Delhi- 110 001, dated { (708.2020
General Managers, All Indian Railways.
Sub: Waiver of Engine Hire Charges for EOL.
Ref: (1) Freight Marketing Circular No. 5 of 2013.
(2) Board’s Letter No.TC-I/2019/201/2 dated 27.03.2020, 14.04.2020,
05.05.2020 and 15.05.2020.
ने न न ने न के
Please refer to Board’s letters under reference (2) wherein sanction of Competent Authority is accorded for relaxation of Demurrage and Wharfage charges, w.e.f.
22.03.2020 to 17.05.2020, as Ministry of Finance vide OM No. 18/4/2020-PPD dated
19.02.2020 has clarified that spread of corona virus should be considered as a case of natural calamity and Force Majeure Clause may be invoked.
It has been decided that the same provisions may be extended for Engine Hire Charges under EOL policy (FM 05 of 2013) Para 6.1. Accordingly, the period w.e.f.
22.03.2020 to 17.05.2020 shall be treated under Force Majeure and Engine Hire Charges shall not arise for this period. Levy of Engine Hire Charges shall be resumed from
18.05.2020, however, free time shall be relaxed to twice the applicable free time till
31.05.2020. The enhanced free time shall be applicable for the rakes placed for loading/unloading upto 31.05.2020. Thereafter, normal free time shall be applicable.
Zonal Railways may accordingly arrange for waiver of Engine Hire charges collected for the said period in the above manner. Methodology for adjustment/refund of Engine Hire Charges, if already paid by the party, may be decided by the PCCM in consultation with Associate Finance.
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This issues with the consultation of TT and Rates Dte and concurrence of Finance Directorate of Railway Board.
The receipt of this letter may please be acknowledged C)
a: (Co ere” (Mudit Chan ra)
Director Freight Marketing Railway Board.
रेल भवन, नई दिल्ली-110001 No. 2020/TC(FM)/18/09 Rail Bhavan, New Delhi- 110 001, dated (208 2020
Copy forwarded for information to:
1. The Principal Financial Advisers, All Indian Railways.
2. The Principal Director Audit, All Indian Railways.
For le e Commissioner/Railways
रेल भवन, नई दिल्ली-110001 No. 2020/TC(FM)/18/09 Rail Bhavan, New Delhi- 110 001, dated {og 2020
Copy for information and necessary action to:
1. Principal Chief Commercial Managers, All Zonal Railways
2. Principal Chief Operations Managers, All Zonal Railways
3. CAO/FOIS, CRIS, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi O Wie.
(Bi A] (Mudit Chandra) Director Freight Marketing Railway Board.
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