Administration Manual - B.E.S.T. Undertaking.

5.12.9 Uniform payment to Ladies Sepoy.
Payment in cash is made to ladies sepoys/Jamadars of the
Undertaking at such rates fixed by Management and confirmed by
committee/corporation from time to time.
Head of department to which department such Sepoys/Jamadars are
attached and certified by audit for payment.
5.12.10 PASSENGER TAX & NUTRITION SURCHARGE :
As per Bombay Motor Vehicles (Taxation of Passenger) Act 1958,
Undertaking is required to pay The Transport Commissioner of
Maharashtra State a amount of Passenger Tax @ 3.5% on the amount
of fare collected from passengers within the Limits of Brihanmumbai
and also on the buses plied beyond the Limits of Brihanmumbai for
every month. While calculating the passenger tax Reservation Amount,
APF collection, Receipt from VIP drivers, Smart Card usages also taken
into account. Also an amount of Nutrition Surcharge @ 15 paise per
ticket above Rs.2/- sold out in every month. APF amount and smart
card usages are considered for calculating Nutrition surcharge.
The bills for the above payment are initiated by the STC and send it to
Audit alongwith computerize statement. The bill is verified and
released by Audit clerk on the basis of amount certified by the Supdt.
(T & C) on the computerized statement.
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