The Memorial service for Rev Dr R V Mathias former IYCW Chaplain who passed away on 17th Nov at Tricy is scheduled to be held at 10 30 am on Wednesday 28th Dec 2011 Dhiyana Ashram, Mylapore Chennai.
Please attend in large numbers to pay tribute a progressive priest.
Friday, December 23, 2011
PRAYER REQUEST FOR DEAR FR G
ALL AICUFERS AND EXAICUFERS ARE REQUESTED TO PRAY FERVENTLY FOR DEAR FR G WHO INTRODUCED DOCUMENTAION IN AICUF IS AFFLICTED BY BLOOD CANCER AND IS AT THE DINDIGUL ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
PLEASE VISIT HIM OR SEND MAIL TO HENRY WHO VISITS HIM OFTEN
THANK YOU
MAY THE CHILD JESUS GIVE MIRACULOUS HEALING TO FR G
PLEASE VISIT HIM OR SEND MAIL TO HENRY WHO VISITS HIM OFTEN
THANK YOU
MAY THE CHILD JESUS GIVE MIRACULOUS HEALING TO FR G
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Tribute to a valiant Judge
SECOND DEATH ANNIVERSARY TO HOMAGE TO MAN OF STEEL
Justice Ashok Kumar Santiagu (1947-2009)
Justice Ashok Kumar Santiagu the retired high judge from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh died on 25th October 2009 at the age of 62. He retired on 17/06/2009.
He was born to teacher parents of Mallar - Devendra Kula Velalar, late Mr S Santiagu and late Mrs M Savariammal at Thenkalam Pudur, near Thaazhaiyuthu (Sankar Nagar – home town of India Cements) in Tirunelveli Dist on 20th July 1947. He was the first of the siblings with three sisters to follow.
His early primary education was done at the primary school at Thenkalam Pudur. For the students coming from downtrodden communities, the Christian Missionary Schools like, St Xavier’s High School, St John’s High School, Sara Tucker Girls High School, Mary Sargeant Girls High School, St Ignatius High School, Schafter High School, Cathedral High School were offering quality education at free or nominal cost. Accordingly, he continued his tertiary education at St Xavier’s High School Palayamkottai
Thereafter, he completed his Pre University Course (PUC) St Xavier’s College, Palayam kottai Tirunelveli Dist. He completed his degree course B Sc – Botany at St John’s College, Palaymkottai Tirunelveli Dist. Further, he completed his M Sc – Botany at St Joseph’s College, Trichy. Later he emulated his maternal uncle, M Muthiah , retired HOD Dept of Economics, Presidency College, Chennai presently Secretary St Xavier’s College Alumni Association, Palayam kottai, and studied Law at the Law College, Chennai.
He started his career in law as junior under Mr Chellapandian former Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly. He earned his experience in crime cases from Mr Karuppiah another lawyer. Having served 15 years in Tirunelveli he emerged one of most promising lawyers among the lawyers as well as among his clients. His career as a lawyer came to an abrupt end in 1987 when he was directly appointed by none other than the former Chief Minister Dr M G Ramachandran himself as District Magistrate under Tamil Nadu Judicial Services.
He had served judge at the Special Court, Coimbatore after his initial training. Later he served in the District Courts of Dindigul, Tiruvannamalai, Cuddalore and Krishnagiri before his elevation as Judge of the Madras High Court in 2003. Later, he was transferred to High Court of Andhra Pradesh and finally retired on 17/07/2009.
Known for his vision to spread education among his community in Thenkalam pudur, Tirunelveli Dist, he was actively engaged in multifarious social activities. He had built a marriage hall in honour of his parents at Thenkalam Pudur Tirunelveli Dist.
Dedicated to his memory on the Second Death Anniversary on 25th Oct 2011
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Justice Ashok Kumar Santiagu (1947-2009)
Justice Ashok Kumar Santiagu the retired high judge from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh died on 25th October 2009 at the age of 62. He retired on 17/06/2009.
He was born to teacher parents of Mallar - Devendra Kula Velalar, late Mr S Santiagu and late Mrs M Savariammal at Thenkalam Pudur, near Thaazhaiyuthu (Sankar Nagar – home town of India Cements) in Tirunelveli Dist on 20th July 1947. He was the first of the siblings with three sisters to follow.
His early primary education was done at the primary school at Thenkalam Pudur. For the students coming from downtrodden communities, the Christian Missionary Schools like, St Xavier’s High School, St John’s High School, Sara Tucker Girls High School, Mary Sargeant Girls High School, St Ignatius High School, Schafter High School, Cathedral High School were offering quality education at free or nominal cost. Accordingly, he continued his tertiary education at St Xavier’s High School Palayamkottai
Thereafter, he completed his Pre University Course (PUC) St Xavier’s College, Palayam kottai Tirunelveli Dist. He completed his degree course B Sc – Botany at St John’s College, Palaymkottai Tirunelveli Dist. Further, he completed his M Sc – Botany at St Joseph’s College, Trichy. Later he emulated his maternal uncle, M Muthiah , retired HOD Dept of Economics, Presidency College, Chennai presently Secretary St Xavier’s College Alumni Association, Palayam kottai, and studied Law at the Law College, Chennai.
He started his career in law as junior under Mr Chellapandian former Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly. He earned his experience in crime cases from Mr Karuppiah another lawyer. Having served 15 years in Tirunelveli he emerged one of most promising lawyers among the lawyers as well as among his clients. His career as a lawyer came to an abrupt end in 1987 when he was directly appointed by none other than the former Chief Minister Dr M G Ramachandran himself as District Magistrate under Tamil Nadu Judicial Services.
He had served judge at the Special Court, Coimbatore after his initial training. Later he served in the District Courts of Dindigul, Tiruvannamalai, Cuddalore and Krishnagiri before his elevation as Judge of the Madras High Court in 2003. Later, he was transferred to High Court of Andhra Pradesh and finally retired on 17/07/2009.
Known for his vision to spread education among his community in Thenkalam pudur, Tirunelveli Dist, he was actively engaged in multifarious social activities. He had built a marriage hall in honour of his parents at Thenkalam Pudur Tirunelveli Dist.
Dedicated to his memory on the Second Death Anniversary on 25th Oct 2011
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
TRIBUTE TO REV DR R V MATHIAS
REV Dr R V MATHIAS
11th Nov 1938 to 17th Nov 2011
International YCW chaplain Fr RV Mathias died at 2.30a.m. in Trichy, India, following a massive heart attack. Fr Mathias was born in Edangani, Tamil Nadu on November 11, 1938.
He entered the seminary in 1953 andstudied at St Paul’s Seminary, India, from 1958-60. From 1960-64 he was a guest at the Pontifical Urban College in Rome followed by catechetical and liturgical studies at the Catholic Institute of Paris from 1964-66. He was ordained as a priest in Rome on 21 December 1963. Among the many positions he held, Fr Mathias was parish priest, diocesan, national and international chaplain of the YCW as well as chaplain of the diocesan youth and workers for the diocese of Trichy.
He was also Director of the Diocesan Pastoral Center, Executive Secretary of the CBCI Commission for Labor (Delhi), Vicar general of the diocese of Trichy. In 2002 he was appointed as Executive Secretary of the CBCI Commission for the laity. He taught at Karumathur Jesuit Theological College near Madurai, India until recently. After taking sabbatical leave, he was named spiritual father at St Paul’s Seminary, Tiruchirapalli in April 2011. Fr Mathias also collaborated actively with the Centre Lebret-IRFED network. The funeral will take place at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Paul’s Seminary, Trichy.
Tribute from CCI President
“We are shocked and saddened to hear of Fr Mathias’ passing,” said Stefan Gigacz “During his term as IYCW international chaplain, he worked tirelessly to maintain the unityof the movement. For this, we will be forever grateful.”
Tribute to a Progressive Priest !
I grew up in Ponmalai (Golden Rock) the Southern Railway workshop Town of Trichy where our neighbour in the railway quarters was late Sandanasamy elder brother of late Most Rev S T Amalanathar former Catholic Bishop of Tuticorin Tamil Nadu. Further late Mrs Kitheriammal spouse of late Sandanasamy was my mother late J D Savariammal’s (1929-2000) schoolmate at the St Philomena’s High School, Melapudur, Trichy. So it was natural for us to grow in the company of frequent visits by priests and nuns. Thus RV M was known to me. Little did I realize that after four decades later I would get an opportunity to collaborate with him to compile and publish “Impact of Globalization on the Working People” for the CWM regional Workshop in 2004.
A few months back I had met with him at the St Paul’s Theological College, Trichy during the Silver Jubilee of the Tamil Theological Association. At that time too he was rather looked famished and tired probably due to the hernia surgery he had undergone.
His death news really shocked me as he was only 73 years old. Most of his contribution was to the YCW at the Parish, Diocesan, National and international level. He was the chaplain who knew the ins and outs of the movement. He was very progressive among back in his diocese and had to incur the wrath of his orthodox ecclesial authorities for his non-conformist views on many issues. Even at the international level also he worked hard to prevent the ugly chasm developed in the movement between IYCW and YCWI. He commanded high respect from his contemporaries and admiration from his ex-YCW stalwarts and other progressive thinking religious and laity. His loss is irreparable to the Diocese, the Church and the thousands of his admirers.
True to his life of selfless service to the laity and the working class, he left a death wish – that he be buried as a commoner in a cemetery for laity and NOT in the cemetery for religious- a very rare death wish indeed to remain fresh in the minds of his followers, admirers and well wishers.
We thank the Lord for giving RV M to us the Tamil Catholic Church to be the Salt, light and beacon. Let’s thank the lord for the life and mission of RV M. Let us rededicate ourselves to the lofty ideals he left behind for us to follow. May his soul rest in peace and the eternal light shine upon him. We shall meet him on the beautiful shores one day in the presence of our savior and Lord Jesus.
I make the following appeal to the Bishop of Trichy, Rector St Paul’s Theological College, Trichy, the National YCW , the IYCW Brussels, Belgium and the CCI.
Let’s publish within a short period a souvenir for the life and times of RV M comprising his contributions to the Church, YCW, reminiscences from his childhood friends, relatives, siblings, bishops both local and international , religious, lay leaders and the people from every walk of life.
11th Nov 1938 to 17th Nov 2011
International YCW chaplain Fr RV Mathias died at 2.30a.m. in Trichy, India, following a massive heart attack. Fr Mathias was born in Edangani, Tamil Nadu on November 11, 1938.
He entered the seminary in 1953 andstudied at St Paul’s Seminary, India, from 1958-60. From 1960-64 he was a guest at the Pontifical Urban College in Rome followed by catechetical and liturgical studies at the Catholic Institute of Paris from 1964-66. He was ordained as a priest in Rome on 21 December 1963. Among the many positions he held, Fr Mathias was parish priest, diocesan, national and international chaplain of the YCW as well as chaplain of the diocesan youth and workers for the diocese of Trichy.
He was also Director of the Diocesan Pastoral Center, Executive Secretary of the CBCI Commission for Labor (Delhi), Vicar general of the diocese of Trichy. In 2002 he was appointed as Executive Secretary of the CBCI Commission for the laity. He taught at Karumathur Jesuit Theological College near Madurai, India until recently. After taking sabbatical leave, he was named spiritual father at St Paul’s Seminary, Tiruchirapalli in April 2011. Fr Mathias also collaborated actively with the Centre Lebret-IRFED network. The funeral will take place at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Paul’s Seminary, Trichy.
Tribute from CCI President
“We are shocked and saddened to hear of Fr Mathias’ passing,” said Stefan Gigacz “During his term as IYCW international chaplain, he worked tirelessly to maintain the unityof the movement. For this, we will be forever grateful.”
Tribute to a Progressive Priest !
I grew up in Ponmalai (Golden Rock) the Southern Railway workshop Town of Trichy where our neighbour in the railway quarters was late Sandanasamy elder brother of late Most Rev S T Amalanathar former Catholic Bishop of Tuticorin Tamil Nadu. Further late Mrs Kitheriammal spouse of late Sandanasamy was my mother late J D Savariammal’s (1929-2000) schoolmate at the St Philomena’s High School, Melapudur, Trichy. So it was natural for us to grow in the company of frequent visits by priests and nuns. Thus RV M was known to me. Little did I realize that after four decades later I would get an opportunity to collaborate with him to compile and publish “Impact of Globalization on the Working People” for the CWM regional Workshop in 2004.
A few months back I had met with him at the St Paul’s Theological College, Trichy during the Silver Jubilee of the Tamil Theological Association. At that time too he was rather looked famished and tired probably due to the hernia surgery he had undergone.
His death news really shocked me as he was only 73 years old. Most of his contribution was to the YCW at the Parish, Diocesan, National and international level. He was the chaplain who knew the ins and outs of the movement. He was very progressive among back in his diocese and had to incur the wrath of his orthodox ecclesial authorities for his non-conformist views on many issues. Even at the international level also he worked hard to prevent the ugly chasm developed in the movement between IYCW and YCWI. He commanded high respect from his contemporaries and admiration from his ex-YCW stalwarts and other progressive thinking religious and laity. His loss is irreparable to the Diocese, the Church and the thousands of his admirers.
True to his life of selfless service to the laity and the working class, he left a death wish – that he be buried as a commoner in a cemetery for laity and NOT in the cemetery for religious- a very rare death wish indeed to remain fresh in the minds of his followers, admirers and well wishers.
We thank the Lord for giving RV M to us the Tamil Catholic Church to be the Salt, light and beacon. Let’s thank the lord for the life and mission of RV M. Let us rededicate ourselves to the lofty ideals he left behind for us to follow. May his soul rest in peace and the eternal light shine upon him. We shall meet him on the beautiful shores one day in the presence of our savior and Lord Jesus.
I make the following appeal to the Bishop of Trichy, Rector St Paul’s Theological College, Trichy, the National YCW , the IYCW Brussels, Belgium and the CCI.
Let’s publish within a short period a souvenir for the life and times of RV M comprising his contributions to the Church, YCW, reminiscences from his childhood friends, relatives, siblings, bishops both local and international , religious, lay leaders and the people from every walk of life.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Minutes of 10th Year CALL MEET
The Minutes of the Tenth Annual Meeting of the Christian Association for Lay Leaders (CALL) on the 26th Oct 2011 at the Arch Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Santhome Chennai
THE TENTH GET TOGETHER ON 26th OCTOBER 2010
AT ARCH DIOCESAN PASTORAL CENTRE SANTHOME CHENNAI
The annual get together of Christian Association for Lay Leadership (CALL) was held on 26th Oct 2010 in Arch Diocesan Pastoral Centre Santhome, Chennai. The meeting formally started at 11.30 am with sharing of the one year experiences of those who had come for the meeting. The self introduction of the members followed. The following members were present: Rev M C Michael, Josephraj, Dheepam, Anthony Fernandez, Gnanaraj, Sara Christie, Armstrong, Alex, Kavaskar, Dr John Bosco, Women Wing President Catholic Union Dr Arul Jyothi and Sudha
The Following were invited: Auxilia Peter (Women’s Commission, Chennai), Sheila, Rosario, Xavier, Pauldoss, Jayaseelan, Rita,
Invited but Expressed Inability: Rita Tanjavur, Sheila, Rosario, Edward Tensing
Absented: Jayaseelan, Pauldoss, Xavier,
Gnanaraj explained the purpose and objectives of the gathering as envisaged in the first meet held ten years ago at Josephraj’s residence at Chengalpattu.
1. to share one year experiences, sorrows, agonies, victories, failures, ventures etc
2. to plan concretely where intervention can be made as individuals, as groups, as members of organizations, associations, movements
3. To revive and revitalize the link among the various catholic youth and workers organizations.
Further he recalled the tasks listed out in the earlier meeting held at Arch Diocesan Pastoral Centre Santhome, Chennai.
1. To help women entrepreneurs in consultation with Tamil Nadu Minorities Development Corporation Ltd, Chennai
2. To conduct education and career guidance for catholic youth at Vicariate level,
3. To help the catholic community to make use of internet as a source of income
4. To sustain, guide and animate youth movements like YCS/YSM, AICUF, YCW, DYC etc through dynamic and critical intervention.
The ball was set rolling by inviting Tony Fernandez on his foray in to body politics by launching Indhya Christhuva Makkal Katchi (Indian Christian People’s Party) a year ago, later by Armstrong on his involvement with Tamil Christhuva Viduthalai Iyakkam(Tamil Christian Liberation Movement), Thookku thandanaikku Ethirana Iyakkam (Movement to abolish Capital Punishment), Kavaskar from Idinthakarai on the Peoples Struggle against the Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tirunelveli Dist , Josephraj on his efforts to obtain Most Backward Classes - MBC status for all the Christians in Tamil Nadu, Gnanaraj’s visit to Bangkok, Thailand as YCS/AICUF delegate from India to the 10th anniversary of Cardijn Community International - CCI and General Assembly.
Tony was jubilant about his sharing of the experiences after launching the political outfit. He has realized that the mobilization of people within the church is not possible as both the church and the laity have not considered necessary. Having worked with the Diocesan Youth Commission, catholic renewal movement of india (CRMI), Catholic Union (AICU), Diocesan Laity Commission, National Biblical Catechetical Liturgical Commission (NBCLC) Bangalore and association with other youth groups like YCS, YCW, AICUF, CWM he has realized that creation of participatory structure within the church is still a pipe dream. However, having been trained to go out to the world to be salt of the earth by the Vatican II, he could not sit idle. There are a number of Christian political outfit already some with the overt blessing of the church some without any official support. Vazhvurimai Iyakkam and Kristhava Jananayaga Katchi are two examples for the former and latter. Still with long term plans the party was launched with Most Dr Rev A M Chinnappa SDB, Ph D the Arch Bishop of Madras-Mylapore and Most Rev Lawrence Pious Auxiliary Bishop of Madras-Mylapore. The response from the laity in Chennai area was overwhelming. Similarly, the response from other places like Puduchery, Trichy etc was also encouraging. However, some have objected to the new outfit as already some existing outfits are functioning with similar aims. Albeit the slight murmur, the group went on to contest in the local body elections in Tamil Nadu on the 17th October in some areas where the Christians are in a sizeable manner. A moderate presence is made and in particular, the support to the mayoral candidate of MDMK for Trichy made the candidate to the third position. Many candidates have won up to 200 votes in many areas. However, having forayed in to the new area, lots of lessons have to be learnt in the near future. The official church also backed out in the wake of criticism by many.
Josephraj intervened to suggest that the precautions to be taken to work as a political party, need some prominent person with sound financial background who can travel around with a small crowd to make impression of the existence of the party, a strong media coverage, regular programs to highlight the party etc. At the same time he shared the fact that except the Christian fisher folk no other Christian community enjoys the Most Backward Class status in the state. Hence, efforts are taken by him with his friends shortly to convene conference at Chennai to invite the ruling party ministers and CM to make a formal request to include all Christians in the MBC. He lamented that the church is taking a lot of efforts to impress the Central Govt to extend the benefits of the SC to Christian converts, has little paid attention to the above problem. Hence, we must move out of the church to achieve the needs of the community through political intervention.
Kavaskar from idinthakarai Tirunelveli has shared the background of the struggle of the people of his village against the koodankulam atomic Plant (KKAP). He stated that the danger level is high and the recent events in Fukushima, Japan has doubled the fears hence the overwhelming participation of the coastal people in the struggle. However, the public is not convinced that after a gap of two decades, after spending a colossal sum of Rs 10000 Crores the renewed struggle has not won any support from the public. Further, the Nadar community has openly supported the plant and accused the fisher folk of preventing the development of their community as well as the area. The direct involvement of the church including the bishop and clergy has further overshadowed the struggle. The state Govt has stopped with a resolution in the assembly to stop the work in the plant and has not further progressed. The dilemma of the protesters is how long the struggle can be extended and what would be the strategy to sustain the movement to internationalize the issue of nuclear hazard. It seems the Govt has not learnt any lesson, since the accident in the Three Mile Island (France), Chernobyl (Russia), Fukushima (Japan),
Armstrong shared his experience with the movement for abolition of capital punishment in India in the wake of the rejection of mercy petitions of the accused in the Rajiv Gandhi murder case by the President Of India and the Tamil Christians Liberation Movement in support of Internal displaced Tamils in Sri Lanka for early rehabilitation and resettlement in their homeland, taking up the war crimes against the President of Sri Lanka in the international forums including the International Court of Justice, he has been successful in organizing many meetings in favour of the Sri Lankan Tamils along with the like minded people including the students and staff from Arul Kadal, Foreshore Estate. For the abolition of capital punishment he has collaborated with various political outfits from MDMK, Communist Parties, Naam Tamizhar etc.
Gnanaraj Finally has shared the experience as the Indian delegate to the CCI Tenth Anniversary and General Assembly at Bangkok, Thailand. The meeting was attended by 45 delegates from Srilanka, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Japan, Belgium, France, Kenya, Burma, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Indonesia and India held at the St Camillian Pastoral Care Centre, Lat Krabang, Bangkok, Thailand from 23rd to 25th July 2011. Rev Antoine sondang former chaplain IMCS/ICMICA delivered the key note address on “Peace Building Through Sustainable Development”. A notable participant was Charles Santiago former YCW and Civil society member now opposition MP in the Parliamen Klang Malaysia. Thereafter the country wise reports were presented to chalk out the future work. The cultural evening was held on the evening of 24th where every country delegates were asked to share the dance/song forms of their countries. The meeting elected the new international team of President, Secretary, Treasurer, Collaborators and Co-opted members. Translation of the works of Cardinal Cardijn in to various languages, celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the Vatican II, feast of Pentecost to be celebrated with like minded youth groups of the locality to ensure unity of purpose etc were some of the resolutions of the assembly.
Apart from the assembly, he shared his observation on Thailand.
The lunch was served at 2.00 pm. Thereafter the meeting continued till 3.30 pm with common sharing on the campaign against the nuclear energy and expressed that the group organized a one day fast along with like minded secular movements, parties, organizations like Physicians for Peace, Pennurimai Iyakkam, DYC, on the marina beach as early as 1988 on the wake of Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Russia. A note of thanks giving was given by Dheepam the host for the meet to everyone including M C Michael who despite his age and preoccupation at his school and parish, for having come to coordinate the meeting, Gnanaraj for sending SMS and contacts to make this meeting to happen and Tony Secretary, Arch Diocesan Laity Commission for having arranged the meeting hall and lunch. Another one year full of action by the members is wished to every one. May the Lord give us the strength and stamina and healthy life to carry on our campaigns and struggles and involvement.
(Gnanaraj T X)
Coordinator
x_g_raj@yahaoo.co.uk ,
Rev M C Michael 9865097601, Anthony Fernandez 9789978155, Josephraj 9443326295/27426295 Gnanaraj 9445393659 / 9445003794, Sara 9283228113, Sheila 9840997999, Armstrong 9445487103, Jeyaseelan 9841979928, Dheepam 9444330393, Paul Doss 9884249461, James Victor 9443131231, Rita Devanesan 9443710133, Rosario 9840251065, Tensingh 9444248879,
THE TENTH GET TOGETHER ON 26th OCTOBER 2010
AT ARCH DIOCESAN PASTORAL CENTRE SANTHOME CHENNAI
The annual get together of Christian Association for Lay Leadership (CALL) was held on 26th Oct 2010 in Arch Diocesan Pastoral Centre Santhome, Chennai. The meeting formally started at 11.30 am with sharing of the one year experiences of those who had come for the meeting. The self introduction of the members followed. The following members were present: Rev M C Michael, Josephraj, Dheepam, Anthony Fernandez, Gnanaraj, Sara Christie, Armstrong, Alex, Kavaskar, Dr John Bosco, Women Wing President Catholic Union Dr Arul Jyothi and Sudha
The Following were invited: Auxilia Peter (Women’s Commission, Chennai), Sheila, Rosario, Xavier, Pauldoss, Jayaseelan, Rita,
Invited but Expressed Inability: Rita Tanjavur, Sheila, Rosario, Edward Tensing
Absented: Jayaseelan, Pauldoss, Xavier,
Gnanaraj explained the purpose and objectives of the gathering as envisaged in the first meet held ten years ago at Josephraj’s residence at Chengalpattu.
1. to share one year experiences, sorrows, agonies, victories, failures, ventures etc
2. to plan concretely where intervention can be made as individuals, as groups, as members of organizations, associations, movements
3. To revive and revitalize the link among the various catholic youth and workers organizations.
Further he recalled the tasks listed out in the earlier meeting held at Arch Diocesan Pastoral Centre Santhome, Chennai.
1. To help women entrepreneurs in consultation with Tamil Nadu Minorities Development Corporation Ltd, Chennai
2. To conduct education and career guidance for catholic youth at Vicariate level,
3. To help the catholic community to make use of internet as a source of income
4. To sustain, guide and animate youth movements like YCS/YSM, AICUF, YCW, DYC etc through dynamic and critical intervention.
The ball was set rolling by inviting Tony Fernandez on his foray in to body politics by launching Indhya Christhuva Makkal Katchi (Indian Christian People’s Party) a year ago, later by Armstrong on his involvement with Tamil Christhuva Viduthalai Iyakkam(Tamil Christian Liberation Movement), Thookku thandanaikku Ethirana Iyakkam (Movement to abolish Capital Punishment), Kavaskar from Idinthakarai on the Peoples Struggle against the Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tirunelveli Dist , Josephraj on his efforts to obtain Most Backward Classes - MBC status for all the Christians in Tamil Nadu, Gnanaraj’s visit to Bangkok, Thailand as YCS/AICUF delegate from India to the 10th anniversary of Cardijn Community International - CCI and General Assembly.
Tony was jubilant about his sharing of the experiences after launching the political outfit. He has realized that the mobilization of people within the church is not possible as both the church and the laity have not considered necessary. Having worked with the Diocesan Youth Commission, catholic renewal movement of india (CRMI), Catholic Union (AICU), Diocesan Laity Commission, National Biblical Catechetical Liturgical Commission (NBCLC) Bangalore and association with other youth groups like YCS, YCW, AICUF, CWM he has realized that creation of participatory structure within the church is still a pipe dream. However, having been trained to go out to the world to be salt of the earth by the Vatican II, he could not sit idle. There are a number of Christian political outfit already some with the overt blessing of the church some without any official support. Vazhvurimai Iyakkam and Kristhava Jananayaga Katchi are two examples for the former and latter. Still with long term plans the party was launched with Most Dr Rev A M Chinnappa SDB, Ph D the Arch Bishop of Madras-Mylapore and Most Rev Lawrence Pious Auxiliary Bishop of Madras-Mylapore. The response from the laity in Chennai area was overwhelming. Similarly, the response from other places like Puduchery, Trichy etc was also encouraging. However, some have objected to the new outfit as already some existing outfits are functioning with similar aims. Albeit the slight murmur, the group went on to contest in the local body elections in Tamil Nadu on the 17th October in some areas where the Christians are in a sizeable manner. A moderate presence is made and in particular, the support to the mayoral candidate of MDMK for Trichy made the candidate to the third position. Many candidates have won up to 200 votes in many areas. However, having forayed in to the new area, lots of lessons have to be learnt in the near future. The official church also backed out in the wake of criticism by many.
Josephraj intervened to suggest that the precautions to be taken to work as a political party, need some prominent person with sound financial background who can travel around with a small crowd to make impression of the existence of the party, a strong media coverage, regular programs to highlight the party etc. At the same time he shared the fact that except the Christian fisher folk no other Christian community enjoys the Most Backward Class status in the state. Hence, efforts are taken by him with his friends shortly to convene conference at Chennai to invite the ruling party ministers and CM to make a formal request to include all Christians in the MBC. He lamented that the church is taking a lot of efforts to impress the Central Govt to extend the benefits of the SC to Christian converts, has little paid attention to the above problem. Hence, we must move out of the church to achieve the needs of the community through political intervention.
Kavaskar from idinthakarai Tirunelveli has shared the background of the struggle of the people of his village against the koodankulam atomic Plant (KKAP). He stated that the danger level is high and the recent events in Fukushima, Japan has doubled the fears hence the overwhelming participation of the coastal people in the struggle. However, the public is not convinced that after a gap of two decades, after spending a colossal sum of Rs 10000 Crores the renewed struggle has not won any support from the public. Further, the Nadar community has openly supported the plant and accused the fisher folk of preventing the development of their community as well as the area. The direct involvement of the church including the bishop and clergy has further overshadowed the struggle. The state Govt has stopped with a resolution in the assembly to stop the work in the plant and has not further progressed. The dilemma of the protesters is how long the struggle can be extended and what would be the strategy to sustain the movement to internationalize the issue of nuclear hazard. It seems the Govt has not learnt any lesson, since the accident in the Three Mile Island (France), Chernobyl (Russia), Fukushima (Japan),
Armstrong shared his experience with the movement for abolition of capital punishment in India in the wake of the rejection of mercy petitions of the accused in the Rajiv Gandhi murder case by the President Of India and the Tamil Christians Liberation Movement in support of Internal displaced Tamils in Sri Lanka for early rehabilitation and resettlement in their homeland, taking up the war crimes against the President of Sri Lanka in the international forums including the International Court of Justice, he has been successful in organizing many meetings in favour of the Sri Lankan Tamils along with the like minded people including the students and staff from Arul Kadal, Foreshore Estate. For the abolition of capital punishment he has collaborated with various political outfits from MDMK, Communist Parties, Naam Tamizhar etc.
Gnanaraj Finally has shared the experience as the Indian delegate to the CCI Tenth Anniversary and General Assembly at Bangkok, Thailand. The meeting was attended by 45 delegates from Srilanka, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Japan, Belgium, France, Kenya, Burma, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Indonesia and India held at the St Camillian Pastoral Care Centre, Lat Krabang, Bangkok, Thailand from 23rd to 25th July 2011. Rev Antoine sondang former chaplain IMCS/ICMICA delivered the key note address on “Peace Building Through Sustainable Development”. A notable participant was Charles Santiago former YCW and Civil society member now opposition MP in the Parliamen Klang Malaysia. Thereafter the country wise reports were presented to chalk out the future work. The cultural evening was held on the evening of 24th where every country delegates were asked to share the dance/song forms of their countries. The meeting elected the new international team of President, Secretary, Treasurer, Collaborators and Co-opted members. Translation of the works of Cardinal Cardijn in to various languages, celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the Vatican II, feast of Pentecost to be celebrated with like minded youth groups of the locality to ensure unity of purpose etc were some of the resolutions of the assembly.
Apart from the assembly, he shared his observation on Thailand.
The lunch was served at 2.00 pm. Thereafter the meeting continued till 3.30 pm with common sharing on the campaign against the nuclear energy and expressed that the group organized a one day fast along with like minded secular movements, parties, organizations like Physicians for Peace, Pennurimai Iyakkam, DYC, on the marina beach as early as 1988 on the wake of Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Russia. A note of thanks giving was given by Dheepam the host for the meet to everyone including M C Michael who despite his age and preoccupation at his school and parish, for having come to coordinate the meeting, Gnanaraj for sending SMS and contacts to make this meeting to happen and Tony Secretary, Arch Diocesan Laity Commission for having arranged the meeting hall and lunch. Another one year full of action by the members is wished to every one. May the Lord give us the strength and stamina and healthy life to carry on our campaigns and struggles and involvement.
(Gnanaraj T X)
Coordinator
x_g_raj@yahaoo.co.uk ,
Rev M C Michael 9865097601, Anthony Fernandez 9789978155, Josephraj 9443326295/27426295 Gnanaraj 9445393659 / 9445003794, Sara 9283228113, Sheila 9840997999, Armstrong 9445487103, Jeyaseelan 9841979928, Dheepam 9444330393, Paul Doss 9884249461, James Victor 9443131231, Rita Devanesan 9443710133, Rosario 9840251065, Tensingh 9444248879,
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
AAO QUESTION PAPER 2009
2009
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
EXAMINATION FOR SELECTION FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT FINANCIAL ADVISERS
(70 PERCENT QUOTA)
Time: 3 hours 19th February 2009 Max Marks 150
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES
Do not write your Roll No or name anywhere in the Answer Book. Only the Roll No should be written on the top sheet in the space provided.
NOTE 1. Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks
The marks for each sub-section are indicated in the brackets
2. All questions have two sub-sections – (a) & (b)
Candidates must answer both (a) & (b) of each questions attempted, to qualify for marks. For example if Q 1 is attempted then both (a) & (b) of Q1 must be answered to get the benefit of full evaluation of 30 marks as allotted to the whole question.
Answer any five questions (15 marks)
Q 1. (a) What do you understand by inter-railway and intra-railway transactions? How are such transactions proposed, accepted, adjusted and reconciled?
(15 marks)
(b) Do you think that the preparation of two accounts current – Approximate and Actual are necessary? Explain in detail
(15 marks)
Q 2 (a) What is a “Works Programme”? What are the various steps involved in its finalisaiton
(15 marks)
(b) Discuss “Pink Book”. “Orange Book” and ‘Divisional Works Programme’
Q 3 (a) Write Short notes on any Five (15 marks each 3 marks)
i. Traffic Suspense
ii. Admitted debits and disputed debits
iii. Draft para and provisional para
iv. Material modification
v. Stock adjustment account
vi. Single tender and limited tender
vii. “global meltdown”
(15 marks)
(b) What do you understand by Inventory Control? What is ABC analysis and its advantages?
(15 marks)
Q 4 (a) What is meant by Apportionment of Earnings? How is it done in respect of Goods Earnings of Through Traffic?
(15 marks)
(b) What is “Zero Based Budget”? How can this be made applicable for Revenue Budget?
Q5 (a) distinguish between the following (any three)
(15 marks – each 5)
i. Fall Clause and Option Clauses
ii. Zonal Tender and Bulletin Tender
iii. Purchase Preference and Price Preference
iv. Development Fund I & II
(15 marks)
(b) What are the Objectives of Budgetary Controls? Discuss the various Budgetary Reviews.
Q 6 (a) What is meant by Productivity Test? Do they serve any purpose?
(15 marks)
(b) What is “Operating Ratio”? Is it a fair Index to assess a Railway’s Performance? How can we improve upon the “Operating Ratio” of Southern Railway?
(15 marks)
Q! 7 (a) What is Stock Verification? How is the Stock Sheet prepared and finalised?
(15 marks)
(b) What are the various heads under “Purchase Suspense”? Give your suggestions for maintain this “Suspense” efficiently and currently?
(15 marks)
Q 8 (a) What is meant by Exchequer Control? In addition to Budget allotments, Demand and Primary Unit –wise-Why is Exchequer Control still necessary?
(15 marks)
(b) What are the various kinds of leave an employee is entitled to? When can leave been encahsed?
(15 marks)
Q9 (a) Discuss the salient features of the Official Languages Act 1963. Suggest steps for promoting Rajbhasha in southern railway.
(15 marks)
(b) How would you inspect an Executive Office? What are the objectives? Give suggestions for improving it.
(15 marks)
Q10 (a) Elaborate on the significance of “Cheques and Bills” reconciliation How can computerisation help in this area?
(15 marks)
(b) Discuss the merits and demerits of the Incentive Scheme on Railway Workshop
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY
EXAMINATION FOR SELECTION FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT FINANCIAL ADVISERS
(70 PERCENT QUOTA)
Time: 3 hours 19th February 2009 Max Marks 150
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES
Do not write your Roll No or name anywhere in the Answer Book. Only the Roll No should be written on the top sheet in the space provided.
NOTE 1. Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks
The marks for each sub-section are indicated in the brackets
2. All questions have two sub-sections – (a) & (b)
Candidates must answer both (a) & (b) of each questions attempted, to qualify for marks. For example if Q 1 is attempted then both (a) & (b) of Q1 must be answered to get the benefit of full evaluation of 30 marks as allotted to the whole question.
Answer any five questions (15 marks)
Q 1. (a) What do you understand by inter-railway and intra-railway transactions? How are such transactions proposed, accepted, adjusted and reconciled?
(15 marks)
(b) Do you think that the preparation of two accounts current – Approximate and Actual are necessary? Explain in detail
(15 marks)
Q 2 (a) What is a “Works Programme”? What are the various steps involved in its finalisaiton
(15 marks)
(b) Discuss “Pink Book”. “Orange Book” and ‘Divisional Works Programme’
Q 3 (a) Write Short notes on any Five (15 marks each 3 marks)
i. Traffic Suspense
ii. Admitted debits and disputed debits
iii. Draft para and provisional para
iv. Material modification
v. Stock adjustment account
vi. Single tender and limited tender
vii. “global meltdown”
(15 marks)
(b) What do you understand by Inventory Control? What is ABC analysis and its advantages?
(15 marks)
Q 4 (a) What is meant by Apportionment of Earnings? How is it done in respect of Goods Earnings of Through Traffic?
(15 marks)
(b) What is “Zero Based Budget”? How can this be made applicable for Revenue Budget?
Q5 (a) distinguish between the following (any three)
(15 marks – each 5)
i. Fall Clause and Option Clauses
ii. Zonal Tender and Bulletin Tender
iii. Purchase Preference and Price Preference
iv. Development Fund I & II
(15 marks)
(b) What are the Objectives of Budgetary Controls? Discuss the various Budgetary Reviews.
Q 6 (a) What is meant by Productivity Test? Do they serve any purpose?
(15 marks)
(b) What is “Operating Ratio”? Is it a fair Index to assess a Railway’s Performance? How can we improve upon the “Operating Ratio” of Southern Railway?
(15 marks)
Q! 7 (a) What is Stock Verification? How is the Stock Sheet prepared and finalised?
(15 marks)
(b) What are the various heads under “Purchase Suspense”? Give your suggestions for maintain this “Suspense” efficiently and currently?
(15 marks)
Q 8 (a) What is meant by Exchequer Control? In addition to Budget allotments, Demand and Primary Unit –wise-Why is Exchequer Control still necessary?
(15 marks)
(b) What are the various kinds of leave an employee is entitled to? When can leave been encahsed?
(15 marks)
Q9 (a) Discuss the salient features of the Official Languages Act 1963. Suggest steps for promoting Rajbhasha in southern railway.
(15 marks)
(b) How would you inspect an Executive Office? What are the objectives? Give suggestions for improving it.
(15 marks)
Q10 (a) Elaborate on the significance of “Cheques and Bills” reconciliation How can computerisation help in this area?
(15 marks)
(b) Discuss the merits and demerits of the Incentive Scheme on Railway Workshop
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AAO QUESTION PAPER 2010
2010
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
EXAMINATION FOR SELECTION FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT FINANCIAL ADVISER
(70 PERCENT QUOTA)
Time: 3 hours 18th August 2010 Max Marks 150
SECTION- A
Answer in one word 8 x 2 = 16 Marks
a) The Suspense Head use to book expenditure the allocation of which is not known is_____
b) Wages not paid to staff within the stipulated period are taken to ________________________ of Unpaid Wages Account
c) In Railway Accounting ____________________________ sets of journal are maintained
d) All Transfer Transactions between railways are adjusted through ______________________
e) Interest on account of loans and advances is credited to Railway Board through _______________
f) The register maintained in accounts office to ensure that appointments are not made in excess of post sanctioned is known as ____________________ register
g) Estimate of Expenditure which is not submitted to vote of parliament known as _________________expenditure
h) Expenditure on track circuiting is charged to ____________________________
i) Cost of manufacturing of section of line not opened for traffic is charged to ________________
j) When railway land is lost through erosion, cost of the same is written back from capital to ______________
SECTION B
Identify the correct choice 7 x 2 = 14 Marks
Answer any seven
a) Bulk of southern railways apportioned earnings are generated through - Passenger/Goods traffic
b) In Appropriation Accounts expiations are furnished for variation between original grant and actual expenditure (correct / incorrect)
c) Block Account represents all physical assets of railways financed from loan capital and railway’s own generation funds ( correct / incorrect)
d) Tender received after the specified time of opening is known as – delayed tender / late tender
e) Railway pensioners are required to submit a life certificate once in a year / once in two years
f) The object of maintaining an Abstract Of Bills passed in Accounts Office is to reduce the number of cheques drawn everyday/ to issue more cheques of smaller value
g) The payment received by a railway employee while under suspension is known as subsistence allowance / compassionate pay
h) Leave on Average Pay is credited to the loan account of railway employee at the rate of 2 ½ / 3 days for each calendar month of service
i) Leave granted for railway employee under medical treatment for injures sustained in the course of official duties is known as accident leave / hospital leave
j) receipts from forfeited Provident Fund loans is credited to Railway Earnings / Staff Benefit Fund
SECTION - C
Answer any two 2 x 10 = 20 marks
a) Originating Earnings and Apportioned Earnings
b) Travelling Allowance and Transfer Grant
c) Voted Expenditure and Charged Expenditure
d) Group Incentive Scheme and CLW pattern of workshop incentive
e) Rate Contract and Running contract
SECTION – D
Write short notes answer any two questions 2 x 10 = marks
a) Inventory turn over ratio
b) Traffic book
c) Material modification
d) Workshop general register
e) Proforma on cost
SECTION – E
Answer any five questions 5 x 16 = 80 marks
a) What is known as the official language policy of the Govt? How is its implementation mentioned? 8 + 8 = 16 marks
b) What is the impact of 6th Pay Commission on the operating ratio of southern railway? How the operating ratio can be brought down? 8 + 8 = 16 marks
c) What are the different types of estimates prepared for execution of works? What are the points that are verified in accounts office while certifying the estimate 8 + 8 = 16 marks
d) What are the different types of tenders that are used to execute a work in the railways? What are the modifications effected to general conditions of contract at recent years 8 + 8 = 16 marks
e) What are the major sources of earnings for Indian railways? What are the steps that could be taken to improve the sundry earnings in Southern Railway?
f) What are the various stages of budget review followed in railways? What is the mechanism to ensure that the revenue expenditure is regulated with references to budget grant? 8 + 8 = 16 marks
g) What is the methodology adopted in the Internal Check of Establishment claims? How can we make our internal check mechanism more effective? 8 + 8 = 16 marks
h) How the Revenue Accounts is current compiled in Accounts Office every month? Detail the procedure followed in compilation and the annexures that are generated? 8 + 8 = 16 marks
i) What are the various suspense heads that are operated in the railways? What is the need to operate them? 8 + 8 = 16 marks
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
EXAMINATION FOR SELECTION FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT FINANCIAL ADVISER
(70 PERCENT QUOTA)
Time: 3 hours 18th August 2010 Max Marks 150
SECTION- A
Answer in one word 8 x 2 = 16 Marks
a) The Suspense Head use to book expenditure the allocation of which is not known is_____
b) Wages not paid to staff within the stipulated period are taken to ________________________ of Unpaid Wages Account
c) In Railway Accounting ____________________________ sets of journal are maintained
d) All Transfer Transactions between railways are adjusted through ______________________
e) Interest on account of loans and advances is credited to Railway Board through _______________
f) The register maintained in accounts office to ensure that appointments are not made in excess of post sanctioned is known as ____________________ register
g) Estimate of Expenditure which is not submitted to vote of parliament known as _________________expenditure
h) Expenditure on track circuiting is charged to ____________________________
i) Cost of manufacturing of section of line not opened for traffic is charged to ________________
j) When railway land is lost through erosion, cost of the same is written back from capital to ______________
SECTION B
Identify the correct choice 7 x 2 = 14 Marks
Answer any seven
a) Bulk of southern railways apportioned earnings are generated through - Passenger/Goods traffic
b) In Appropriation Accounts expiations are furnished for variation between original grant and actual expenditure (correct / incorrect)
c) Block Account represents all physical assets of railways financed from loan capital and railway’s own generation funds ( correct / incorrect)
d) Tender received after the specified time of opening is known as – delayed tender / late tender
e) Railway pensioners are required to submit a life certificate once in a year / once in two years
f) The object of maintaining an Abstract Of Bills passed in Accounts Office is to reduce the number of cheques drawn everyday/ to issue more cheques of smaller value
g) The payment received by a railway employee while under suspension is known as subsistence allowance / compassionate pay
h) Leave on Average Pay is credited to the loan account of railway employee at the rate of 2 ½ / 3 days for each calendar month of service
i) Leave granted for railway employee under medical treatment for injures sustained in the course of official duties is known as accident leave / hospital leave
j) receipts from forfeited Provident Fund loans is credited to Railway Earnings / Staff Benefit Fund
SECTION - C
Answer any two 2 x 10 = 20 marks
a) Originating Earnings and Apportioned Earnings
b) Travelling Allowance and Transfer Grant
c) Voted Expenditure and Charged Expenditure
d) Group Incentive Scheme and CLW pattern of workshop incentive
e) Rate Contract and Running contract
SECTION – D
Write short notes answer any two questions 2 x 10 = marks
a) Inventory turn over ratio
b) Traffic book
c) Material modification
d) Workshop general register
e) Proforma on cost
SECTION – E
Answer any five questions 5 x 16 = 80 marks
a) What is known as the official language policy of the Govt? How is its implementation mentioned? 8 + 8 = 16 marks
b) What is the impact of 6th Pay Commission on the operating ratio of southern railway? How the operating ratio can be brought down? 8 + 8 = 16 marks
c) What are the different types of estimates prepared for execution of works? What are the points that are verified in accounts office while certifying the estimate 8 + 8 = 16 marks
d) What are the different types of tenders that are used to execute a work in the railways? What are the modifications effected to general conditions of contract at recent years 8 + 8 = 16 marks
e) What are the major sources of earnings for Indian railways? What are the steps that could be taken to improve the sundry earnings in Southern Railway?
f) What are the various stages of budget review followed in railways? What is the mechanism to ensure that the revenue expenditure is regulated with references to budget grant? 8 + 8 = 16 marks
g) What is the methodology adopted in the Internal Check of Establishment claims? How can we make our internal check mechanism more effective? 8 + 8 = 16 marks
h) How the Revenue Accounts is current compiled in Accounts Office every month? Detail the procedure followed in compilation and the annexures that are generated? 8 + 8 = 16 marks
i) What are the various suspense heads that are operated in the railways? What is the need to operate them? 8 + 8 = 16 marks
Saturday, July 09, 2011
AAO EXAM QUESTIONS 2008
2008
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Examination for Selection for the post of Assistant Accounts Officers
(70 percent quota)
Time: 3 hours 23rd January 2008 Max Marks 150
Note 1. THE QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF FOUR SECTIONS. SECTION-A CARRIES 15 MARKS, SECTION-B CARRY 10 MARKS. ALL THE QUESTIONS ARE TO BE ANSWERED IN THESE TWO SECTIONS
2. SECTION-C CARRIES CONSISTS OF TWO QUESTINS
3. SECTION –D CARRIES 82 MARKS CONSISTS OF 7 QUESTIONS OUT OF WHICH FOUR HAVE TO BE ANSWERED. EACH QUESTION CARRIES 20 MARKS
SECTION - A 3 x 5 = 15
Explain whether the following are TRUE or FALSE giving reasons
Financial performance is judged by wagon turn around
arbitration awards are to be treated as charged expenditure
General Managers have full powers to waive profit and departmental charges in respect of deposit work of a central Government organisation
the value realised from scrap sales is allocated to sundry earnings
a tender submitted after the opening date of a tender can be considered if it is financially advantageous to railways
SECTION B 2 x 5 = 10
I Identify the correct choice
a. expenditure which cannot be anticipated is met through Consolidated Fund of India/ Contingency Fund of India
b. transaction between railways and other ministries is known as Transfer Transactions/ Remittance Transactions
c. freight on material transported by a train for a deposit work executed by the railway is credited to Abstract Y / Abstract Z
d. postal haulage charges are computed on berth replacement / seat replacement
e. the index of fuel efficiency is SFC / O R
SECTION –C 4 x 5 = 20
1 ) Distinguish any FOUR of the following
a. Special Railway Safety Fund and Development Fund
b. Originating Earnings and Apportioned Earnings
c. M&P Programme and Works Programme
d. Bills Receivables and Bills Payable
e. IRCA and IRFA adjustments
f. Stock Adjustment Account and Stores in Transit account
g. Fall Clause and Option Clause
2) Write short note on any FIVE of the following 5 x 5 = 25
a. Traffic Book
b. Inventory Turn over Ratio
c. P E Index
d. PRIME and AFRES
e. Official Language Policy
f. Internal Rate of Return
g. Material Modification
SECTION D
Answer any FOUR of the following 4 x 20 = 80
1. What are the reasons for the operating ratio of Southern Railway exceeding 100? Is it healthy or inescapable? If it is not acceptable level, what are your suggestions for bringing it down below 100
2. What is the process for preparing the revenue and expenditure budget on Southern Railway? What are the various stages of Budgetary Review? Also discuss about the adoption of Zero Based Budgeting Techniques.
3. What are the major points of justification for electrification of existing Broad Gauge line between station A and Station B. what are the checks to be exercised by Finance when such a proposal is received for inclusion in PWP?
4. “Control of inventory is the effective way to control expenditure”. In the light of this, describe the inventory control mechanism on railways right from indenting stage through procurement, storage, issue and disposal?
5. What is traffic suspense? What are its constituent items? What steps you would suggest to reduce traffic suspense to the minimum?
6. Explain in detail the Costing System adopted in Southern Railways Repair Workshops? In what way it differs from the system of Production Units. Can you suggest any improvement on this?
7. Describe the various sources of funding for Railway Projects. Describe what the alternative sources of finance are. What do you understand by Pubic-Private-Partnership.PPP)
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Examination for Selection for the post of Assistant Accounts Officers
(70 percent quota)
Time: 3 hours 23rd January 2008 Max Marks 150
Note 1. THE QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF FOUR SECTIONS. SECTION-A CARRIES 15 MARKS, SECTION-B CARRY 10 MARKS. ALL THE QUESTIONS ARE TO BE ANSWERED IN THESE TWO SECTIONS
2. SECTION-C CARRIES CONSISTS OF TWO QUESTINS
3. SECTION –D CARRIES 82 MARKS CONSISTS OF 7 QUESTIONS OUT OF WHICH FOUR HAVE TO BE ANSWERED. EACH QUESTION CARRIES 20 MARKS
SECTION - A 3 x 5 = 15
Explain whether the following are TRUE or FALSE giving reasons
Financial performance is judged by wagon turn around
arbitration awards are to be treated as charged expenditure
General Managers have full powers to waive profit and departmental charges in respect of deposit work of a central Government organisation
the value realised from scrap sales is allocated to sundry earnings
a tender submitted after the opening date of a tender can be considered if it is financially advantageous to railways
SECTION B 2 x 5 = 10
I Identify the correct choice
a. expenditure which cannot be anticipated is met through Consolidated Fund of India/ Contingency Fund of India
b. transaction between railways and other ministries is known as Transfer Transactions/ Remittance Transactions
c. freight on material transported by a train for a deposit work executed by the railway is credited to Abstract Y / Abstract Z
d. postal haulage charges are computed on berth replacement / seat replacement
e. the index of fuel efficiency is SFC / O R
SECTION –C 4 x 5 = 20
1 ) Distinguish any FOUR of the following
a. Special Railway Safety Fund and Development Fund
b. Originating Earnings and Apportioned Earnings
c. M&P Programme and Works Programme
d. Bills Receivables and Bills Payable
e. IRCA and IRFA adjustments
f. Stock Adjustment Account and Stores in Transit account
g. Fall Clause and Option Clause
2) Write short note on any FIVE of the following 5 x 5 = 25
a. Traffic Book
b. Inventory Turn over Ratio
c. P E Index
d. PRIME and AFRES
e. Official Language Policy
f. Internal Rate of Return
g. Material Modification
SECTION D
Answer any FOUR of the following 4 x 20 = 80
1. What are the reasons for the operating ratio of Southern Railway exceeding 100? Is it healthy or inescapable? If it is not acceptable level, what are your suggestions for bringing it down below 100
2. What is the process for preparing the revenue and expenditure budget on Southern Railway? What are the various stages of Budgetary Review? Also discuss about the adoption of Zero Based Budgeting Techniques.
3. What are the major points of justification for electrification of existing Broad Gauge line between station A and Station B. what are the checks to be exercised by Finance when such a proposal is received for inclusion in PWP?
4. “Control of inventory is the effective way to control expenditure”. In the light of this, describe the inventory control mechanism on railways right from indenting stage through procurement, storage, issue and disposal?
5. What is traffic suspense? What are its constituent items? What steps you would suggest to reduce traffic suspense to the minimum?
6. Explain in detail the Costing System adopted in Southern Railways Repair Workshops? In what way it differs from the system of Production Units. Can you suggest any improvement on this?
7. Describe the various sources of funding for Railway Projects. Describe what the alternative sources of finance are. What do you understand by Pubic-Private-Partnership.PPP)
AAO EXAM QUESTIONS 2005
2005
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Examination for Selection for the post of Assistant Accounts Officers
(70 percent quota)
Time: 3 hours 5th January 2005 Max Marks 150
Note 1. THE QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF FOUR SECTIONS. SECTION-A AND SECTION-B CARRY 24 MARKS EACH, SECTION-C CARRIES 20 MARKS AND SECTION –D CARRIES 82 MARKS
2. ALL QUESTIONS IN SECTIONS – A , B AND C ARE COMPULSORY
3. IN SECTION –D ANSWER ANY FOUR QUESTIONS, ALL OF WHICH CARRY EQUAL MARKS
SECTION - A 8 x 3 = 24 Marks
Explain whether the following are TRUE or FALSE giving reasons and explaining the correct position.
General Manager has no power to authorise SAG officers to travel by Private Airlines
Arbitration awards under Arbitration Act 1996 can be contested in a Court Of Law
Works and Stores tenders cannot be awarded to a party other than the lowest (L-1)
National Holiday Allowance is payable to eligible staff for the three National Holidays only
Dividend payable on Capital invested in Residential Buildings is less that the Capital invested in Track
FReight on material transported by train for a Deposit Work executed by the Railway is credited to Abstract – Y
Accident Compensation, Safety and Passenger Amenities Fund has been abolished
City Compensatory Allowance is not include for Leave Salary Encashment at the time of retirement
SECTION B 8 x 3 = 24 Marks
How will you deal with the following situation?
After opening of the tenders, one of the tenderers offers a discount
wagons weighed enroute are found to carry excess weight beyond the permissile limits
ex-gratia payment has been sanctioned by GM to railway employees affected by Tsunami
central railway refuses to accept IRFA debits on the plea that I is not an adjacent railway of southern railway
a PHOD asks the administration to pay the entire amount of Rs 2000/- in December 2004 for his mobile phone provided by the railway
a special pay sheet is lost by the cashier before payment has been made
you have detected a fraud of aout Rs 50000/- while inspecting a booking office
after opening of the tenders, the lowest tenderer expresses inability to carry out his work
SECTION- C 5 x 4 = 20 Marks
Distinguish between ANY FIVE of the following
1. Special Railway Safety Fund and Railway Safety Fund
2. PLB and Incentive Bonus
3. PEI and Operating Ratio
4. Gross Traffic Receipts and Gross Earnings
5. Single Tender and Single Offer
6. Pink Book and Green Book
7. Vote-On-Account and Voted Expenditure
SECTION – D 82 Marks
FIRST QUESTION IS COMPULSORY AND CARRIES 22 MARKS ANSWER ANY THREE OF THE REMAINING EACH OF WHICH CARRIES 20 MARKS
The three major achievements of the Accounts Department in the last 50 years are Computerisation in the 60s, Revised Classification in the 70s and FMIS in the 90s. Elaborate on the statement
OR
What are the major points of justification for provision of the 5th and 6th line between Chennai Central and Arakkonam. What are the points to be examined in Finance when such a proposal is received for inclusion in PWP?
What are the salient features of accounting followed in Southern Railway for reserved ticketing and in reserved ticketing in passenger traffic? What are your suggestions for improvement in both areas?
Elaborate the present system of accountal of Pension Payments. What are your suggestions for improving the same?
What are the important recommendations of Sudhir Chandra Committee? What changes are necessary in the present system of project management as far as Accounts Department is concerned?
What is the Official Language Policy followed in the railways? List out the documents which must be bilingual under section 3(3) of the Act. Give the Hindi equivalent for FA&CAO, Senior AFA and FC (Railways)
What are the various ways in which Railway Projects are financed? Explain the special features of financing followed in MRTS projects
elaborate on the system of Inventory Control followed in Railways with special emphasis on the role of Accounts Department
‘operating ratio is a good indicator of the financial health of a railway’, elaborated\ on this statement, what are your suggestions to bring down the operating ratio of Southern Railway to less than 100 % in the next five years
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Examination for Selection for the post of Assistant Accounts Officers
(70 percent quota)
Time: 3 hours 5th January 2005 Max Marks 150
Note 1. THE QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF FOUR SECTIONS. SECTION-A AND SECTION-B CARRY 24 MARKS EACH, SECTION-C CARRIES 20 MARKS AND SECTION –D CARRIES 82 MARKS
2. ALL QUESTIONS IN SECTIONS – A , B AND C ARE COMPULSORY
3. IN SECTION –D ANSWER ANY FOUR QUESTIONS, ALL OF WHICH CARRY EQUAL MARKS
SECTION - A 8 x 3 = 24 Marks
Explain whether the following are TRUE or FALSE giving reasons and explaining the correct position.
General Manager has no power to authorise SAG officers to travel by Private Airlines
Arbitration awards under Arbitration Act 1996 can be contested in a Court Of Law
Works and Stores tenders cannot be awarded to a party other than the lowest (L-1)
National Holiday Allowance is payable to eligible staff for the three National Holidays only
Dividend payable on Capital invested in Residential Buildings is less that the Capital invested in Track
FReight on material transported by train for a Deposit Work executed by the Railway is credited to Abstract – Y
Accident Compensation, Safety and Passenger Amenities Fund has been abolished
City Compensatory Allowance is not include for Leave Salary Encashment at the time of retirement
SECTION B 8 x 3 = 24 Marks
How will you deal with the following situation?
After opening of the tenders, one of the tenderers offers a discount
wagons weighed enroute are found to carry excess weight beyond the permissile limits
ex-gratia payment has been sanctioned by GM to railway employees affected by Tsunami
central railway refuses to accept IRFA debits on the plea that I is not an adjacent railway of southern railway
a PHOD asks the administration to pay the entire amount of Rs 2000/- in December 2004 for his mobile phone provided by the railway
a special pay sheet is lost by the cashier before payment has been made
you have detected a fraud of aout Rs 50000/- while inspecting a booking office
after opening of the tenders, the lowest tenderer expresses inability to carry out his work
SECTION- C 5 x 4 = 20 Marks
Distinguish between ANY FIVE of the following
1. Special Railway Safety Fund and Railway Safety Fund
2. PLB and Incentive Bonus
3. PEI and Operating Ratio
4. Gross Traffic Receipts and Gross Earnings
5. Single Tender and Single Offer
6. Pink Book and Green Book
7. Vote-On-Account and Voted Expenditure
SECTION – D 82 Marks
FIRST QUESTION IS COMPULSORY AND CARRIES 22 MARKS ANSWER ANY THREE OF THE REMAINING EACH OF WHICH CARRIES 20 MARKS
The three major achievements of the Accounts Department in the last 50 years are Computerisation in the 60s, Revised Classification in the 70s and FMIS in the 90s. Elaborate on the statement
OR
What are the major points of justification for provision of the 5th and 6th line between Chennai Central and Arakkonam. What are the points to be examined in Finance when such a proposal is received for inclusion in PWP?
What are the salient features of accounting followed in Southern Railway for reserved ticketing and in reserved ticketing in passenger traffic? What are your suggestions for improvement in both areas?
Elaborate the present system of accountal of Pension Payments. What are your suggestions for improving the same?
What are the important recommendations of Sudhir Chandra Committee? What changes are necessary in the present system of project management as far as Accounts Department is concerned?
What is the Official Language Policy followed in the railways? List out the documents which must be bilingual under section 3(3) of the Act. Give the Hindi equivalent for FA&CAO, Senior AFA and FC (Railways)
What are the various ways in which Railway Projects are financed? Explain the special features of financing followed in MRTS projects
elaborate on the system of Inventory Control followed in Railways with special emphasis on the role of Accounts Department
‘operating ratio is a good indicator of the financial health of a railway’, elaborated\ on this statement, what are your suggestions to bring down the operating ratio of Southern Railway to less than 100 % in the next five years
Sunday, July 03, 2011
AAO EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
2002
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Selection of Assistant Accounts Officers
(70 percent quota)
Time: 3 hours 19/08/2002 Max Marks 150
Instructions to candidates
The question paper consists Four sections. Section” A” caries 30 marks, Section “B” carries 20 marks, Section ”C” carries 20 marks and Section “D” carries 80 marks
all questions in the first three sections ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ are to be attempted
in section “D” any FOUR questions have to be attempted out of the total 8 questions
Section A
Explain whether the following statements are “TRUE” or “FALSE” giving reasons for your answer
10 x 3 = 20 Marks
1. all expenditure on computer and other related items is charged to Plan Head No 17- Capital
2. all expenditure on repairs of Plant & Equipment is charged to Demand No 07- Minor Head 500
3. GM has full powers to approve and sanction expenditure on modifications and improvements to Rolling Stock
4. excise Duty and Sales tax is payable on all items of rolling stock manufactured or repaired in railway workshops
5. works and stores tenders are to be awarded to L1 only as per the latest guidelines
6. study leave and Hospital leave can be sanctioned by DRMs
7. the value realised from scrap sales is allocated to sundry earnings
8. surcharges is levied on all consignments booked as wagon loads
9. leave encasehment is permissible for balance credit of LHAP
10. arbitration awards are to be treated as “charged Expenditure”
Section B
Multiple choice questions There is only one correct answer
10 x 20= 20 Marks
this is an index indicating fuel efficiency
a. operating ratio b. BCI
c. ROR d. SFC
expenditure on safety related works is allocated to
a. DRF b. DF
c. Contingency Fund d. SRSF
staff related to expenditure of POH debits from Raiwlay Workshop is allocated to this Primary Unit
a.1 b. 2 c.34 d.99
expenditure on ballast for track renewal works is allocated to
a. Plan Head 31 PU No 03
b. D No 04 PU No 32
c. D No 04 PU No 28
d. Plan head PU No 08
an expenditure of Rs 100000/- on ceremonial occasions is sanctioned by
a. DRM b. AGM c. GM D. Railway Board
concession for senior citizens is given as
a. 30 % in all classes in Mail and Express Trains only
b. 30 % in sleeper class and second class only
c. 25 % in oridinary second class
d. 25 % in all classes beyond 500 KMs
in case fo missing non-issued tickets in SPTMS
a. debits are raised for single-fare up to the farthest point
b. debits are rasied for second class-fare to the farthest
c. at a flat-rate of Rs 500/-
d. debits are rasied for 4 dult-fares in II Mil Express to the farthest station
powers are delegatged to CWMs in respect of jobs done for PSUs
a, to waive off the full Proforma on –cost
b. to charge only 50 % of the on cost
c. to charge 0 % on cost
d. none of the above
commuted portion of the pension is restored
a. 15 years from the date of super-annuation
b. 15 years from the date of commutation
c. 12 years from the date of retirement
d. none of the above
all expenditure in workshops in respect of deposit works
a. is first charged to WMS
b. only the direct labour and direct stores in first charged to WMS
c. on cost and administrative overheads are charged to Deposit works directly and the rest to WMS first
d. none of the above
Section C
5 x 4 = 20 Marks
Distinguish between:
Consolidated Fund and Contingency Fund
workshop manufacturing suspense and Mis Advance Capital
draft para and action taken note
coaching earnings and other coaching earnings
IRCA and IRFA adjustments
Section D
Answer any four questions
4 x 20 = 80 Marks
1. Explain in detail the costing system adopted in our Repair Workshops. In what respects it is different from the one followed in our Production Units. Do you consider that our system is working satisfactorily?
2. Write critical comments on the incentive scheme adopted in workshops. Do you opine that the new guidelines and increased rates of incentive issued in 1999 and the steps taken so far have served the purpose?
3. Explain he salient features and deficiencies if any in the PRS and SPTM accountal of the earnings. Is the system of concurrent checking of accounts working well? Give your suggestions for improvement.
4. Explain the different areas and the scope for ‘Leakage of Revenue’ and give your suggestions for improvements in the system of internal checks in the Accounts Office and inspections of the TIAs
5. Is the financial and budgetary control of earnings and expenditure exercised by the accounts dept satisfactorily? What are the steps to be taken for improvement of the entire process?
6. ‘The system of giving accounting allocation by the departments and their checking in the accounts department is a farce resulting in enormous number of mis-classifications’ Please comment
7. ‘The pension debits received are not audited. There is no effective system of cheming reviosnof pension payment’ give your views and suggestions if nay for improvement
8. ‘finance concurrence in general and finance vetting of indents and estimates can be done away with to improve efficiency and perform better’ Give your critical views on the above recommendation.
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Selection of Assistant Accounts Officers
(70 percent quota)
Time: 3 hours 19/08/2002 Max Marks 150
Instructions to candidates
The question paper consists Four sections. Section” A” caries 30 marks, Section “B” carries 20 marks, Section ”C” carries 20 marks and Section “D” carries 80 marks
all questions in the first three sections ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ are to be attempted
in section “D” any FOUR questions have to be attempted out of the total 8 questions
Section A
Explain whether the following statements are “TRUE” or “FALSE” giving reasons for your answer
10 x 3 = 20 Marks
1. all expenditure on computer and other related items is charged to Plan Head No 17- Capital
2. all expenditure on repairs of Plant & Equipment is charged to Demand No 07- Minor Head 500
3. GM has full powers to approve and sanction expenditure on modifications and improvements to Rolling Stock
4. excise Duty and Sales tax is payable on all items of rolling stock manufactured or repaired in railway workshops
5. works and stores tenders are to be awarded to L1 only as per the latest guidelines
6. study leave and Hospital leave can be sanctioned by DRMs
7. the value realised from scrap sales is allocated to sundry earnings
8. surcharges is levied on all consignments booked as wagon loads
9. leave encasehment is permissible for balance credit of LHAP
10. arbitration awards are to be treated as “charged Expenditure”
Section B
Multiple choice questions There is only one correct answer
10 x 20= 20 Marks
this is an index indicating fuel efficiency
a. operating ratio b. BCI
c. ROR d. SFC
expenditure on safety related works is allocated to
a. DRF b. DF
c. Contingency Fund d. SRSF
staff related to expenditure of POH debits from Raiwlay Workshop is allocated to this Primary Unit
a.1 b. 2 c.34 d.99
expenditure on ballast for track renewal works is allocated to
a. Plan Head 31 PU No 03
b. D No 04 PU No 32
c. D No 04 PU No 28
d. Plan head PU No 08
an expenditure of Rs 100000/- on ceremonial occasions is sanctioned by
a. DRM b. AGM c. GM D. Railway Board
concession for senior citizens is given as
a. 30 % in all classes in Mail and Express Trains only
b. 30 % in sleeper class and second class only
c. 25 % in oridinary second class
d. 25 % in all classes beyond 500 KMs
in case fo missing non-issued tickets in SPTMS
a. debits are raised for single-fare up to the farthest point
b. debits are rasied for second class-fare to the farthest
c. at a flat-rate of Rs 500/-
d. debits are rasied for 4 dult-fares in II Mil Express to the farthest station
powers are delegatged to CWMs in respect of jobs done for PSUs
a, to waive off the full Proforma on –cost
b. to charge only 50 % of the on cost
c. to charge 0 % on cost
d. none of the above
commuted portion of the pension is restored
a. 15 years from the date of super-annuation
b. 15 years from the date of commutation
c. 12 years from the date of retirement
d. none of the above
all expenditure in workshops in respect of deposit works
a. is first charged to WMS
b. only the direct labour and direct stores in first charged to WMS
c. on cost and administrative overheads are charged to Deposit works directly and the rest to WMS first
d. none of the above
Section C
5 x 4 = 20 Marks
Distinguish between:
Consolidated Fund and Contingency Fund
workshop manufacturing suspense and Mis Advance Capital
draft para and action taken note
coaching earnings and other coaching earnings
IRCA and IRFA adjustments
Section D
Answer any four questions
4 x 20 = 80 Marks
1. Explain in detail the costing system adopted in our Repair Workshops. In what respects it is different from the one followed in our Production Units. Do you consider that our system is working satisfactorily?
2. Write critical comments on the incentive scheme adopted in workshops. Do you opine that the new guidelines and increased rates of incentive issued in 1999 and the steps taken so far have served the purpose?
3. Explain he salient features and deficiencies if any in the PRS and SPTM accountal of the earnings. Is the system of concurrent checking of accounts working well? Give your suggestions for improvement.
4. Explain the different areas and the scope for ‘Leakage of Revenue’ and give your suggestions for improvements in the system of internal checks in the Accounts Office and inspections of the TIAs
5. Is the financial and budgetary control of earnings and expenditure exercised by the accounts dept satisfactorily? What are the steps to be taken for improvement of the entire process?
6. ‘The system of giving accounting allocation by the departments and their checking in the accounts department is a farce resulting in enormous number of mis-classifications’ Please comment
7. ‘The pension debits received are not audited. There is no effective system of cheming reviosnof pension payment’ give your views and suggestions if nay for improvement
8. ‘finance concurrence in general and finance vetting of indents and estimates can be done away with to improve efficiency and perform better’ Give your critical views on the above recommendation.
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