RBE No. 43/2019: Passes/ PTOs – Sahayaks (Parcel Porters) – Validity
No.E(W)2019/PS5-6/6, dated 08.03.2019
Sub: Enhancement of the number of Privilege Ticket Order (PTO) and extension of validity of ‘Complementary Admin’ Cheque Pass admissible to Sahayaks (Licensed Porters).
Ref: (i) Board’s letter No.E(W)2004/PS5-6/74, dated 01.09.2004.
(ii) Board’s letter No.E(W)96/PS5-6/58, dated 17.03.1999 (RBE No. 55/1999) & 07.07.1997 (RBE No. 97/1997).
1. The extant facilities of one set ‘Complimentary Admin’ Cheque Pass and one set PTO being issued to Sahayaks, who are duly registered and authorized by the Railway administration to work as Sahayak (License Porter) at Railway Stations, in terms of Board’s letter cited under reference have been reviewed and the Ministry of Railways have now decided to enhance the facilities as follows:-
|
Facility |
Class |
No. of sets in a calendar year |
validity of Pass/PTO |
|
Privilege Ticket Order (PTO) for self & spouse of Sahayak. |
Second/Sleeper |
Two |
5 months |
|
‘Complementary Admin’ Check Pass for self & spouse of Sahayak. |
Second/Sleeper |
One |
5 months |
2. The ‘Complimentary Admin’ Cheque Pass (PTO) will be issued for travel from the station of working of the Sahayak to any Station in India and back. Beak journey will be allowed as per rules applicable to Second/ Sleeper class ticket holders. The Pass/PTO will be issued by the respective Railway Station Director/ Station Master under whose administrative control the Sahayak is working. Full details of pass issued to the Sahayak including name, badge number, identity card number, date of issue of pass, station from and to, signature of the concerned Sahayak, etc. will be maintained by the respective stations. It will also be insured that this facility is not granted more than admissible and a monthly return indicating complete details of Passes/ PTOs issued will be furnished to the respective DRM’s office by the Station Director/ Station Master.
3. While travelling on the authority of the ‘Complementary Admin’ Cheque Pass/ PTO, the holder must carry the Identity Card issued by the railway and produce the same on demand. The Pass/PTO shall bear an endorsement to the effect that the Pass/PTO shall be valid subject to production of Identity Card.
4. It should be made clear to the Sahayak at the time of issue of Pass/PTO that misuse of the facility will render them liable for cancellation of the license.
5. Necessary instructions may be issued to all concerned, including PRSs, immediately, Strict vigil may be kept to prevent misuse of this facility, through checks by Ticket Checking Staff, Inspecting Officials of Personnel, Accounts and Commercial Departments should also check the relevant records at the Stations and scrutinize monthly returns in DRM’s office.
6. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 43/2019
Forward reference⇒RBE No.