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Section 11

of Railways Tariff Book Rules 1979

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Section 11

(a)

Before goods or livestock can be delivered, the Railway Receipt given to the sender at the despatching station must be duly signed by the consignee and handed to the Station Master or responsible official at the receiving station.

(b)

When a Railway Consignment Note has been lost, mislaid or for other reasons is not forthcoming, the

Railway Department reserves the right to demand an Indemnity Note before giving delivery of articles or animals therein concerned.

(c)

Station Masters or the officers in charge of Goods Depots may, however, permit the delivery of perishables or other articles or animals requiring speedy delivery provided that the applicant is known to them or where the applicant is a Government Officer acting in his official capacity.

(d)

The Station Goods Register Book must also be signed in every case before the articles or animals are removed.

(e)

No traffic will be delivered except against the signature of the consignee or his agent.

Reconsignment.