FCI asked to pay Rs eight lakh by railways

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Press Trust of India Dindigul
Last Updated : Feb 26 2015 | 12:20 PM IST
The railway authorities here has directed Food Corporation of India to pay a fine of Rs eight lakh for transporting 110 tonnes of rice more than the quantity for which freight charge had been paid by the FCI.
According to officials 3,500 Tonnes of rice had been booked from Kazipet for distribution through PDS in Theni and Dindigul districts.
The weighing equipment, which could weigh the good even as the train is on the move showed that 110 tonnes had been loaded additionally in the 55 goods wagons. Hence they had directed the FCI to pay Rs eight lakh as fine for the additional goods loaded.
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First Published: Feb 26 2015 | 12:20 PM IST

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