General Rules of demurrage changes

General Rules: -

1. While calculating demurrage changes, working hours are considered

2. Demurrage charge is levied per wagon, per hour or part thereof.

3. Rate of Demurrage charge for 8 wheeler is ₹.150/- per wagon per hour or part thereof.

4. Rate of demurrage charges for 8 wheeler wagons will be applicable for all 8 wheeled wagons and coaching vehicles (excluding passenger coaching vehicles).

5. Rate for four wheeler wagons will be half of 8 wheeler wagons.

6. Free time will be given only during working hour.

7. At 24 hrs working time Goods shed, for calculating free time for other than general working hours i.e. between 22 to 6 hrs, double free time will be given.

8. This benefit will not be given to private and assisted sidings and also to sidings and goods shed opted for TIELS.

9. All days are working days for calculation of demurrage charges.

10. After physical supply of wagons, if wagon indent is cancelled no free time will be given. Demurrage charge will be collected for full time.

11. If a rake is placed for loading or unloading on single line in parts, shunting time (Dies – Non period) will deducted from total working hour.

12. If a rake is placed for loading or unload8ing on multiple lines. If the difference e between first placement and remaining placement is more than 2 hours, than the time more than 2 hours will be treated as Dies- Non.

13. Wagons placed together will be treated as a unit/group.