Section 121
of Railways Tariff Book Rules 1979
Section 121
Goods, with the exception of goods referred to in paragraph (c) of this rule, left in the custody of the
Railway Department after the expiry of a free period of two days, excluding the day of arrival, are stored at the following rate per day or part of a day, exclusive of Sundays:
If stored under cover … 15 sen per 100 kilograms
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If stored in the open … 10 sen per 100 kilograms subject to a minimum charge of fifty sen for each consignment.
(b)
A charge of ten per 100 kilograms per day or part of a day is payable on all goods stored for the convenience of consignors on Railway land if such goods are not loaded and forwarded by rail within six days, subject to a minimum charge of fifty sen for each consignment.
(c)
Exceptions –
(i)
Dangerous goods – explosives, inflammable, corrosive and poisonous goods and goods governed by the provisions of the Arms Act 1960 [Act 21/60.], Explosives Ordinance 1957 [F.M. Ord. 40/57.],
Pesticides Act 1974 [Act 149.], Poisons Act 1952 [Act 366], and Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 [Act 234.]
and Petroleum (Safety Measures) Act 1984 [Act 302.], may be stored, provided that suitable accommodation is available, at the rate of one ringgit per 50 kilograms per day or part of a day except the gases in cylinders are charged at the rate of fifty sen per 50 kilograms per day or part of a day, excluding the free period provided for in paragraph (a) of this rule.
(i)
Vehicles (assembled) – A charge of one ringgit each per day or part of a day, exclusive of Sunday, is made for the storage of vehicles on Railway premises for any period exceeding two days, excluding the day of arrival.
(iii)
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this rules, Railway land, if available, may be leased under a temporary occupation permit for the stacking of goods received by Railway or intended for despatch by Railway. Monthly rental and conditions of occupation may be obtained on application to the Traffic Superintendent.
Calculation of storage charges on goods traffic.