e §.0./Steno Examination ‘2006, 2007 & 2008 No. 204 RAILWAY FINANCIAL AND SERVICE RULES (For Category VII) Time Allowed : Two Hours Maximum Marks : 100 INSTRUCTIONS Candidates should attempt Questions No. 1 and 2, and any THREE of the remaining questions. All questions carry equal marks. Answers must be written in ENGLISH. — ee 1. Describe the structure of financial organization in Indian Railways. Discuss the powers and functions of Financial Commissioner of Indian Railways 20 2. What is the constitution of Standing Committee in Railways ? Discuss in detail its powers and functions. 20 3. Do you agree that employee unions in Indian Railways are exceeding their brief and interfere in the Railway Administration ? What are your suggestions to bring improvement in Railway Administration without disturbing industrial relations ? 20 C-FB-KD-ESFG 1 [Contd.]4. Write short notes on the following : 5xd=20 (a) Subsistence Allowance {b) Exchequer Control (c) Other Coaching Earnings (d) Railway Beard Act 5. Discuss the procedure followed for recruitment of group “B’ and ‘C’ employees in Indian Railways. How is their service record maintained ? 20 6. Describe the penal procedure followed in the case of a railway employee found sleeping on duty. 20 7. Distinguish between : 5x4=20 (a) Cadre and Ex-Cadre Post (b) Pink Book and Red Book (©) Leave Not Due and Leave Without Pay (d) Maternity Leave and Paternity Leave 8. Describe the procedure followed for passing the Demands for Grants till it becomes the Appropriation Act. 20 C-FB-KD-ESFG 2