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KARNATAKA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION

CENTRAL OFFICE : BANGALORE - 560 027.

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Published by : Managing Director,Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation,K.H.Road, Shanthinagar,Bangalore – 560 027.

Compiled by : Chief Planning & Statistical Officer,Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation,K.H.Road, Shanthinagar,Bangalore – 560 027.

Printed by : Controller of Printing & Stationary,Karnataka State Road Transport Press,K. H. Road, Shanthinagar,Bangalore - 560 027.

KARNATAKA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION

K.H. Road, Shanthinagar : Bangalore – 560 027.

No. KST:CO:PLN & STAT: 748 :2014-15 Date: 17-12-2014

ToThe Principal Secretary to Government,Transport Department,Govt. of Karnataka,M.S Building,Bangalore – 560 001.

Sir,

As required under Section 35(2) of the Road Transport Corporation Act 1950, the 53rd

Annual Administration Report of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation for the year

2013-14, together with the relevant statistical data and financial statements, is submitted

herewith.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

(RAJENDER KUMAR KATARIA)MANAGING DIRECTOR.

INDEX

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PARTICULARS PAGE NO.

1 Introduction 1

2 Management 6

3 Administration 9

4 Operations 14

5 Auto engineering 26

6 Stores 32

7 Finance 34

8 Civil engineering 51

9 Labour 54

10 Security & vigilance 58

11 Environment initiatives 62

12 Information technology 66

13 General 69

Schedules :

1 Schedule ‘A’ – Meetings attended by the Board Directors 86

2 Schedule ‘B’ – Divisionwise Depots, Bus stations & Control points

88

3 Schedule ‘C’ – Fare structure 90

4 Schedule ‘D’ – Casual contract rates 91

5 Schedule ‘E’ – Categorywise pay scales 92

6 Schedule ‘F’ – Depreciation 97

Appendixes :

1 Depots, Schedules, Schedule Kms, Routes and Route Kms, as on 31-03-2014 98

2 Operational Kms. 99

3 Fleet, Vehicle utilization and Average seating capacity as on 31-03-2014

100

4 Vehicles held & fleet utilization 101

5 Staff position as on 31-03-2014 102

6 Performance of fuel & tyres 103

7 Production – Regional Workshops 104

8 Quality of services 105

9 Performance of Battery, Engine and FIP 106

10 Balance sheet as on 31-03-2014 107

11 Accounting policies 109

12 Profit & Loss account for the year ended 31-03-2014 115

13 Net revenue appropriation account for the year ended 31-03-2014. 117

14 Capital expenditure for the year 2013-14 118

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Annual Administration Report 2013-14

CHAPTER-1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PERIOD COVERED:

This is the fiftythird Annual Administration Report of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation

covering the activities of the Corporation for the financial year 2013-14 i.e., from 1st April 2013 to 31st March

2014.

1.2 MANAGEMENT:

The amended RTC Act 1982 provides for the Management of the Corporation by the Board of Directors.

The Board of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation as on 31st March 2014 consisted of 13 Directors out

of which one Director was non-official Director and also the Chairman, while the remaining 12 Directors were

official Directors. Among Official Directors, one Director represented the Central Government. All the Directors

are appointed by the State Government.

1.3 ADMINISTRATIVE SET UP:

During the year 2013-14, three new Depots have been commissioned viz., Vijayanagara Depot on

24-09-2013 attached to Mysore (city transport) Division, Mysore®-Depot-3 on 01-09-2013 attached to Mysore

® Division and Hassan Depot-2 on 16-12-2013 attached to Hassan Division. Thus as on 31-03-2014, KSRTC

had 15 Divisions (14 operating Divisions and Kempegowda Bus Station Division) with 78 Depots under its

jurisdiction besides 2 Regional Workshops, 3 Civil Engineering Divisions, one Printing Press, one Central Train-

ing Institute, 2 Regional Training Institutions and a Hospital.

1.4 PASSENGER AMENITIES AND FACILITIES:

The Corporation has accorded high priority to provide increased amenities to the travelling public. As on

31-03-2014, there were 145 permanent bus stations besides, 31 rural wayside shelters and 125 city pick-up

shelters. The long distance express and non-stop services were further augmented to meet the needs of the

travelling public. In order to provide more comfort to traveling public , 801 Mofussil (NAL), 52 Grameena Karnataka

Sarige, 102 City, 34 Rajahamsa and 45 Volvo Multi-axle totalling to 1034 new buses were inducted during the

year.

As on 31-03-2014, in all 1322 long distance routes were in operation with route length ranging from 120

Kms. to 1078 Kms. The Corporation has operated 2897 ordinary, 3496 express, 6 semi-deluxe, 315 Rajahamsa,

2 Rajahamsa A/C, 53 Karnataka Vaibhav, 60 Non-A/C Sleeper, 56 Corona / Corona Sleeper, 214 Airavatha

(Volvo), 130 Multi-axle (Volvo), 6 Volvo Bliss/Superia, 10 Mercedez Benz, 20 Mercedez Benz Multi-axle, 41

Volvo (City), 177 City, 41 Marcopolo, 154 Semi-Low Floor and 113 Suburban services as on 31-03-2014. Also

Marcopolo and semi-low floor type of vehicles are being operated on city and suburban routes.

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1.5 OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY:

The operational results in respect of vital parameters during 2013-14 compared to 2012-13 are as under:

1. Increase in effective Kms. to 9882.25 lakh during 2013-14 as compared to 9415.64 lakh of 2012-13.

2. Maintaining average vehicle utilization at previous year’s level at 359 Kms.

3. Increase in tyre life to 154315 kms during 2013-14 from 137069 Kms. of 2012-13.

4. Deterioration in fuel efficiency with KMPL of 4.76 during 2013-14 as compared to 4.80 of 2012-13.

5. Rate of breakdown per 10,000 kms was static at 0.04 during the year 2013-14 at last year’s level.

6. Increase in the rate of accident per lakh Kms. to 0.13 during the year 2013-14 from 0.12 of 2012-13.

7. Increase in earning per kilometer (on Traffic Revenue)(EPKM) to 2639.4 paise during the year 2013-14

from 2460.9 paise of 2012-13.

8. During the year 2013-14, the Corporation sustained a loss of Rs.7555.79 lakh as against a profit of

Rs. 174.20 lakh earned during 2012-13.

1.6 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:

Five meetings were held between the management and the labour representatives during the year 2013-

14 in order to resolve the issues and demands of the labour and to maintain harmonious relationship. No

strikes/ Dharani/Satyagraha was reported during the year.

The Corporation has been extending medical, housing and other welfare benefits to its employees, in

addition to other facilities for cultural and sports activities

1.7 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN 2014-15 :

Every year the Corporation formulates its Action Plan for taking steps to improve performance efficiency.

Norms are fixed not only to bring down the cost of operations, but also to improve various operational param-

eters. The highlights of re-revised AOP 2014-15 are as follows.

It is proposed: 1) To augment 209 schedules.

2) To achieve KMPL of 4.83.

3) To achieve of vehicle utilisation of 362 Kms.

4) To achieve tyre life of 166669 Kms.

5) To add 1103 new vehicles ( including 293 fully built JnNURM buses) to the existing fleet by

replacing 810 old vehicles which are not fit for operation .

6) To operate 10150.58 lakh effective kms, there by registering a growth of 2.7%.

7) To earn gross revenue of Rs.307458.11 lakh. (excluding subsidy to be received from

Govt.)

8) To contain cost of operations at Rs.330776.10 lakh.

9) To limit losses at Rs. 23317.99 lakh on gross revenue (excluding subsidy to be received

from the Govt.).

10) To earn an EPKM of 2939.4 paise on traffic revenue.

11) To contain CPKM at 3258.7 paise.

12) To complete depot construction work at Periyapatna, Sulya, Hosadurga, Sidlaghatta,

Madugiri, Koppa, Sringeri, Vijayapura, Channagiri and Hiriyur.

13) To construct 27 new bus stations.

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1.8. ANNUAL PLAN 2013-14:

The total capital expenditure incurred by the Corporation during the year 2013-14 for its developmental

activities was Rs.29632.41 lakh as against the proposed amount of Rs.39284.84 lakh as per revised budget

estimates. 1034 bus bodies were built during 2013-14.

The programme of capital expenditure during the year 2013-14 are shown below in table-41.

Table-41

(Rs.in lakh)

The Corporation in its budget estimates 2014-15 has a capital expenditure programme of Rs.41295.00

lakh.

The Corporation has availed a loan of Rs.13900.00 lakh from the commercial banks and other financial

institutions during the year 2013-14. It has planned to avail a similar loan of Rs.15000.00 lakh during the year

2014-15.

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Programme Proposed Actual

1 Land and Buildings 5200.00 5003.53

2 Passenger Buses & Dept.Vehicles. 21812.84 22564.73

3 Environment Equipments 400.00 38.31

4 Plant, Machinery,Equipment, Computer Hardware, Software and ETMs etc.

400.00 1834.36

5 JnNURM 1) GEF-SUTP 2) Civil work 3) Rolling stock

1000.00 3070.00 7402.00

-- 191.48

--

Total 39284.84 29632.41

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CHAPTER-2 MANAGEMENT

2.1 COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

As on 31st March 2014, the Board of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation consisted of 13 Direc-

tors, including the Chairman. Out of 13 Directors, 12 Directors were Official Directors. Among the Official

Directors, one Director represented the Central Government. All the Directors were appointed by the State

Government.

The Metropolitan Commissioner, BMRDA, Government of Karnataka is being invited to attend the Board

Meetings as ‘Invitee’ as required under Section 19(a) of BMRDA Act-1985.

2.2 CHANGE OF BOARD DIRECTORS DURING THE YEAR 2013-14:

1. Sri. Ramalingareddy, Hon’ble Minister for Transport, Government of Karnataka was appointed as

Director and Chairman on the Board of KSRTC vide Government Notification No: ¸ÁjE 30 ̧ Á¸ÀA¸ÉÃ2013dated: 27-05-2013.

2. Sri. P.N.Srinivasachari,IAS., Principal Secretary to Government, Transport Department, was appointed

as Director on the Board of KSRTC vide Government Notification No: ¸ÁjE 05 ¸Á¸ÀA¸ÉÃ 2014dated:11-02-2014.

3. Sri.I.S.N. Prasad,IAS., Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department was appointed as

Director on the Board of KSRTC vide Government Notification No: ¸ÁjE 56 ¸Á¸ÀA¸ÉÃ 2013dated:16-09-2013.

4. Smt. Khusuboo Goel Chowdhari,IAS., Managing Director, NWKRTC, Hubli, was appointed as Director

on the Board of KSRTC vide Government Notification No: ¸ÁjE 17 ªÁF¸ÉÃ 2013 dated:18-07-2013.

5. Sri.K.Amaranarayana,IAS., Commissioner, Transport & Road Safety, Bangalore, was appointed as Di-

rector on the Board of KSRTC vide Government Notification No: ¸ÁjE 45 ¸Á¸ÀA¸ÉÃ 2013dated:20-07-2013.

6. Sri.B.N.S.Reddy,IPS., Director (Security & Vigilance), KSRTC and Sri.G.Ramesh,IPS., Director (Security

& Vigilance), BMTC, was appointed as Director on the Board of KSRTC vide Government Notification

No: ¸ÁjE 46 ¸Á¸ÀA¸ÉÃ 2013 dated:24-07-2013.

7. Sri.Umesh H.Kusugal.,KAS., Managing Director, NWKRTC, Hubli was appointed as Director on the

Board of KSRTC vide Government Notification No: ¸ÁjE 25 ªÁF¸ÉÃ 2013 dated:11-11-2013.

8. Sri.P.K.Subbaiah.KAS., Director (P&E), KSRTC, Bangalore was appointed as Director on the Board of

KSRTC vide Government Notification No: ¸ÁjE 50 ¸Á¸ÀA¸ÉÃ 2013 dated:26-08-2013.

With the above changes, the following was the composition of the Board of Directors of K.S.R.T.C. as on

31-03-2014.

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Name & Address Official / Non-official

1 SRI. RAMALINGAREDDY, Hon’ble Minister for Transport, Govt. of Karnataka and Hon’ble Chairman, KSRTC, Central Office, Bangalore.

CHAIRMAN (Non-official)

2

SRI. P.N. SRINIVASACHARI, IAS., Principal Secretary to Government, Transport Department, M.S.Building, Government of Karnataka, Bangalore.

DIRECTOR

(Official)

3

Sri.I.S.N. PRASAD, IAS., Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Government of Karnataka, Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore.

DIRECTOR (Official)

4

SRI. N.MANJUNATHA PRASAD, IAS., Managing Director, KSRTC, Central Office, Bangalore.

DIRECTOR (Official)

5

SRI. ANJUM PARWEZ, IAS., Managing Director, BMTC, Central Office, Bangalore.

DIRECTOR (Official)

6

SRI. AMARANARAYANA, IAS., Commissioner, Transport and Road Safety, M.S.Building, Government of Karnataka, Bangalore.

DIRECTOR (Official)

7

SRI. B.N.S.REDDY, IPS., Director (Security & Vigilance), KSRTC, Central Office, Bangalore.

DIRECTOR (Official)

8

SRI. G.RAMESH, IPS., Director (Security & Vigilance), BMTC, Central Office, Bangalore.

DIRECTOR (Official)

9

SRI. NANDAN SINGH, Deputy Secretary (Transport), Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Room No.141,Transport Bhavan, Sansad Marg, Government of India, New Delhi.

DIRECTOR (Official)

(Central Govt. Representative)

10

SRI. UMESH H. KUSUGAL, KAS., Managing Director, NWKRTC, Central Office, Hubli.

DIRECTOR (Official)

11

SRI. G.N.SHIVAMURTHY, KAS., Managing Director, NEKRTC, Central Office, Gulbarga.

DIRECTOR (Official)

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2.3 NUMBER OF MEETINGS CONDUCTED, SUBJECTS PLACED AND RESOLUTIONS PASSED

DURING 2013-14 :

Four meetings of the Board of Directors were conducted during the year 2013-14. During the said period,

86 subjects were placed before the Board and 76 resolutions passed (including one resolution passed by

circulation).

2.4 MAIN COMMITTEE:

No Main Committee was constituted during the year 2013-14

Statement showing the information regarding the number of Board meetings attended by the Directors/

Invitee during the year 2013-14 is given in Schedule-A.

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SRI. P.K.SUBBAIAH,KAS., Director(P & E), KSRTC, Central Office, Bangalore.

DIRECTOR (Official)

13

SRI. S.PADMANABHAN, Director(Finance) –cum-FA, KSRTC, Central Office, Bangalore.

DIRECTOR (Official)

1

Metropolitan Commissioner, BMRDA, Government of Karnataka, No.1, Ali Asker Road, Bangalore .

INVITEE (Official)

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CHAPTER-3 ADMINISTRATION

3.1 SET-UP:

During the year 2013-14, three new depots have been commissioned viz., Mysore Rural Depot-3 on

01-09-2013 attached to Mysore ® Division, Vijayanagara Depot on 24-09-2013 attached to Mysore City

Transport Division and Hassan Depot-2 on 16-12-2013 attached to Hassan Division.

During the year new bus station at Chinakurali attached to Mandya Division was completed and started

functioning.

Further, Moodabidri control point which was under the administrative control of Puttur division was

transferred and brought under the administrative control of Mangalore division.

With this, the Corporation had 78 depots, 145 bus stations, 66 control points and 31 rural wayside shelters

under its network of operations spread over 15 divisions (14 operating divisions and one bus station division) as

at the end of 31-03-2014. The divisionwise information regarding number of depots, bus stations and control

points as on 31-03-2014 are furnished in Table –1 and their list in Schedule-B respectively.

TABLE -1

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Division No. of depots

No. of bus stations

No. of control points

1 Bangalore © 7 1 10

2 Ramanagar 6 9 5

3 Tumkur 7 16 5

4 Kolar 5 5 4

5 Chikkaballapura 5 7 8

6 MCTD 4 5 5

7 Mysore (Rural) 6 12 1

8 Mandya 6 14 5

9 Chamarajanagar 4 7 4

10 Hassan 6 16 0

11 Chikkamagalur 5 16 2

12 Mangalore 5 2 7

13 Puttur 4 12 6

14 Davangere 8 17 2

15 KBS -- 6 2

TOTAL 78 145 66

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3.2. STAFF POSITION AND STAFF RATIO:

3.2.1 Staff position:

38776 permanent employees were on roll on 31-03-2014 as against 36249 employees as on

31-03-2013 in the Corporation. The categorywise break-up of total staff is given in Table-2.

TABLE-2

The strength of Class-I & II officers was 379 and accounted for 0.98% of the total permanent staff of the

Corporation. The ratio of officers to staff was 1:101 as on 31-3-2014.

3.2.2 Recruitment:

During the year under report 113 Officers (Class-II), 45 Supervisors, 3616 Drivers-cum-Conductors, 226

Driver-cum Conductor (SC back log) and 412 Security Guards were recruited.

The post of Chief Security and Vigilance Officer (Class-I Senior) was upgraded to (Class-I Selection

grade) and a new post of Joint Chief Security and Vigilance Officer (Class-I Senior) was also created.

3.2.3 Staff ratio:

The total staff strength (regular) working in the Corporation was 38776 for operating 7791 schedules as at

the end of the year. The divisional staff ratio per schedule was 4.80. The overall staff ratio of the Corporation per

schedule (including the staff employed at the regional workshops and other central units) increased from 4.90

as on 31-03-2013 to 4.98 as on 31-03-2014. The details of staff ratio as on the last day of the year under report

with comparative figures for the previous year are given in Table-3. The divisionwise staff ratio per schedule,

per vehicle held, per vehicle on road and effective kilometers performed per employee per day are given at

Appendix-5.

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Category No. of Employees

As on 31.03.2014 As on 31.03.2013

a)

b)

Regular Employees Class-I and II Officers Class-III and IV Officials: Driver Conductor Drivers-cum-Conductor Traffic Supervisor Mechanical Administration Civil Engineering Printing Press

379

10463 4762

12654 1207 5914 3260

53 84

347

10819 5063 9791 1193 6080 2819

53 84

Total Class-III & IV 38397 35902

Total Regular Employees (a+b) 38776 36249

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TABLE-3

As at the end of the year, there were 7336 employees belonging to SC and 1948 employees belonging to

ST on the rolls accounting to 18.92% and 5.02% respectively to total employees. The categorywise working

position of the SC and ST employees in the Corporation as on 31-03-2014 is indicated in Table - 4.

TABLE-4

The details of male and female employees in the Corporation during the year 2013-14 and 2012-13 is

given in Table -4a.

TABLE -4a.

Sl. No.

Units

As on 31.3.2014 As on 31.3.2013

Staff Staff Ratio per Sch.

Staff Staff Ratio per Sch.

1

2

3

Operating divisions

Regional workshops

Other central units

37376

543

857

4.80

0.07

0.11

34890

565

794

4.72

0.07

0.11

Total 38776 4.98 36249 4.90

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Category

Employees as on

31-03-2014

Employees as on

31-03-2013.

Total SC ST Total SC ST

1

2

Class-I & II Officers

Class-III & IV Officials :

a) Traffic:

i) Driver, Conductor & Dr. cum-Conductor.

ii) Traffic Supervisory

b) Mechanical

c) Administration & Others

379

27879

1207

5914

3397

57

5429

258

1096

496

11

1409

66

347

115

347

25673

1193

6080

2956

42

4544

260

1146

620

14

1334

108

442

78

Total 38776 7336 1948 36249 6612 1976

Year

Running staff (Driver /

Cond/

Dri.-Cum-Cond.)

Work shop staff

Officers (Admn.)

Supervisors

Others

(Non-

supervisors)

Male Female Total

2012-13 25673 5871 347 701 3657 33687 2562 36249

2013-14 27879 5914 379 824 3780 36033 2743 38776

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3.3 TRAINING SCHEME AND FACILITIES:

During the year 2013-14 training to employees and officers belonging to various categories was imparted

in all the three training institutes of the Corporation situated at Bangalore, Mysore and Hassan. The details of

number of officers and employees trained are given in Table- 4b.

Table-4b

Foreign tour under various schemes, projects to students and training to private

drivers.

Two officers were sent to Malesia to know about the construction of bus terminals, sponsored by KSRTC.

One officer was sent to Toronto, Curitiba & Brazil for Transit Oriented Development Programme

sponsored by WB/GEF.

Four officers were sent to Switzerland for the 60th UITP World Congress Meet, under the sponsorship

by ASRTU corpus fund scheme.

71 students of various courses such as BBM , MBA , MSW, M.Com, M.Sc, MFA, MCA, BE and P.hd

were permitted at central office for project reports for their academic purpose.

1436 private persons and sponsored candidates were trained in HPV driving on payment of prescribed

fee.

3.4 DISCIPLINARY CASES AND THEIR DISPOSAL:

The details of disciplinary cases and their disposal during the year 2013-14 as compared to previous year

are shown in Table-5.

Sl.No. Category Number of

trainees

1 Officer 254

2 Driver 3744

3 Driver-cum-Conductor 2126

4 Mechanical 2045

5 Other category 2067

6 Sponsored to other agencies like CIRT, NPC, IPE,DPE,NIPM etc.

236

Total 10472

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TABLE – 5

Unit heads are the disciplinary authorities for major punishment for class – III & IV employees working in

the units (excluding supervisory staff). The depot managers and other divisional level officers are empowered

to impose minor penalties on class-III & IV employees coming under their administrative control.

3.5 RULES & REGULATIONS OF KSRTC:

The following rules/regulations are in force in KSRTC.

1. KSRTC Gratuity Regulations (01-04-1957).

2. KSRTC Rules 1961.

3. KSRTC Employees Leave Rules 1964.

4. KSRTC Employees Contributory Provident Fund Regulations 1968.

5. KSRTC Employees Medical Attendance Regulations 1970.

6. KSRTC Servants Conduct & Discipline Regulations 1971.

7. KSRTC Servants Payment of Advance for purchase of Motor Car/ Cycle/Scooter & Bicycles Regulations

1976.

8. KSRTC Employees Promotion and Pay Regulations 1980.

9. KSRTC Cadre & Recruitment Regulations 1982.

10. KSRTC Employees Premature Retirement Regulations 1983.

11. KSRTC Employees Deputation outside India Regulations 1983.

12. KSRTC Employees Compulsory/Voluntary Retirement Regulations 1984.

13. KSRTC Employees Performance Appraisal Report Regulations 1985.

14. KSRTC In-Service Recruitment Scheme 1997 with respect to Class II Post.

15. KSRTC In-Service Recruitment Scheme 2009 with respect to Class III Supervisory Post.

16. Grant of Extra-ordinary Leave without Wages Scheme to the Employees of the Corporation.

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No. Particulars 2013-14 2012-13

1 No. of cases pending as on the last day

of the year 7259 9869

2

No. of cases detected during the year

a) Conductors

b) Drivers

c) Drivers-cum-Conductor

d) Other Staff

23499

5643

42112

4787

39196

6931

31815

3586

Total (a to d) 76041 81528

3

No. of cases finalized:

a) Dismissed/ Discharged/

Terminated/Removed

b) Suspended {As a specific

punishment}

c) Fined

d) Other punishments

260

240

60745

12243

608

174

56825

26531

Total (a to d) 73488 84138

4 No. of cases pending as on the last day of the year 9812 7259

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CHAPTER-4 OPERATIONS

4.1 NATIONALISATION SCHEME:

During the year 2013-14, no new scheme of nationalization was taken up. However, the repeal of the

Contract Carriages (Acquisition) Act 1976 and 2003 by the Government allowing private operators to operate

as contract carriages throughout the state is continued. Out of 8030 villages in nationalized sector KSRTC

provided services to 7967 villages, and in non- nationalized sector out of 11975 villages, services were

provided to 6329 villages. out of 20005 villages in both nationalized and non-nationalized sector, services

were provided to 14296 villages. The total percentage of services provided is in the order of 71.5.

4.2 OPERATIONS:

Operational jurisdiction of the Corporation is in 17 districts (106 Taluks) in the State of Karnataka.

Major part of operations is in rural area.

Operated 7791 schedules covering 2892900 Kms per day as on 31-03-2014 as against 7396 schedules

and 2746136 Kms as on 31-03-2013.

Achieved a growth of 5.3 % in schedules and growth of 5.3% in schedule Kms over previous year.

In Mysore city, 236 city, 113 suburban and 31 Volvo (city) services were operated. Also during the year,

50 city services in Tumkur, 16 city services in Kolar, 5 city services in Chikkaballapura, 11 city services in

Mandya, 24 city services in Hassan, 5 city services in Chikkamagalur, 10 city Volvo services in Mangalore

and 31 city services in Davangere were operated.

4.3 ROUTES, ROUTE KMs, SCHEDULES & SCHEDULE KMs:

The Corporation operated 5912 routes with an average route length of 95.6 Kms as on 31-03-2014.

The details of routes, route kilometers, schedules and scheduled kms. operated as on 31-03-2014 with

comparative figures of previous year are given in Table-6 and the divisionwise details are given at Appendix-1.

TABLE-6

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Factor As on 31

st March

Variation over revious year

2013-14 2012-13 Actual % age

1 No. of routes 5912 5824 88 1.5

2 Route kilometers 563227 551164 12063 2.2

3 Avg. route length (in kms.) 95.3 94.6 0.7 0.7

4 No. of schedules 7791 7396 395 5.3

5 Daily schedule Kms. 2892900 2746136 146764 5.3

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4.4 INTER-STATE ROUTES:

Operation of inter-state services on reciprocal basis was continued during the year 2013-14 also. The

details of operation of inter-state services on reciprocal basis with the five neighbouring states are indicated in

table – 7.

TABLE – 7

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State No.of routes

No.of schedules

Sch. kms. operated within

the State

Sch. kms. operated out side the State

Total scheduled

kms.

1 Maharashtra 25 70 36260 14266 50526

2 Andhra Pradesh 155 463 133363 97054 230417

3 Tamilnadu 149 418 82466 94861 177327

4 Kerala 71 176 34966 30318 65284

5 Goa 9 20 8732 1750 10482

6 Pondicherry 2 6 280 80 360

Total 411 1153 296067 238329 534396

4.5 CITY/ SUBURBAN SERVICES:

City/Suburban services are in operation in the city of Mysore. City services were introduced to the cities

of Tumkur, Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Mandya, Hassan, Chikkamagalore, Mangalore and Davanagere during the

year 2013-14. Operation of City/Suburban schedules as on 31-03-2014 represented 3.95% of the total

schedule kms. The extent of City/Sub-urban operations by the Corporation as on 31-03-2014 is indicated in

Table-8.

TABLE – 8

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City As on 31.03.2014

Routes Route kms Schedules Scheduled kms.

1 Mysore 272 4838 380 82645

2 Tumkur 31 240 50 9835

3 Kolar 8 59 16 3102

4 Chikkaballapura 2 32 5 1277

5 Mandya 12 138 11 2595

6 Hassan 22 174 24 4249

7 Chikkamagalur 7 81 5 1082

8 Mangalore 9 173 10 3250

9 Davanagere 23 266 31 6198

Total 386 6001 532 114233

% to total services 6.5 1.1 6.83 3.95

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4.6.0 MOFUSSIL SERVICES :

Mofussil services operated by the Corporation were scheduled to cover 2778667 Kms daily as at the end

of the year under report, which formed 96.05% of the total operations. Besides the operation of ordinary

services in rural areas, the Corporation operated some of the services as Ordinary, Express, Semi-deluxe,

Rajahamsa, Rajahamsa A/C, Karnataka Vaibhav , Corona Sleeper, Non- A/C Sleeper, Airavatha (Volvo), Multi

axle(Volvo, Mercedez Benz), Mercedez Benz and Bliss/Superia services. The extent of such operations as on

31-03-2014 are shown in Table –9.

TABLE – 9

4.6.1 Long Distance and Night Services:

The Corporation continued to operate long distance services providing direct and quick transportation

between Bangalore and various district headquarters and other important places within the state and in the

neighbouring states. 1322 long distance routes with route length ranging from 120 Kms to 1062 Kms were in

operation as on 31-03-2014. Some of the long distance services were operated as night services connecting all

district headquarters besides other important places in and outside the state.

4.6.2 Express and Non-stop Services :

Express services are continued to be operated by the Corporation with limited number of stops to provide

quick and direct transport facility with fare slightly higher than the ordinary services with a view to reduce journey

time and avoid change over. Non-stop services have also been continued to be operated on selected routes

where direct passengers are more, to reduce the journey time, which also cause savings on staff cost as these

services are operated by deploying Driver–cum-Conductor i.e, without Conductor, (eg., Bangalore - Mysore,

Bangalore-Tumkur, Bangalore - Kolar, Bangalore - KGF and Bangalore – Chennai etc.,), totaling to 115 ser-

vices as on 31-03-2014. 3506 Express services were in operation as 31-03-2014,covering 1481607 Kms. daily,

accounting 53.32% of the daily kms. operated on mofussil routes by the Corporation.

Sl. No.

Type of service Schedule

kms.

% to total mofussil services

% to total operations

1 Ordinary 876173 31.53 30.29

2 Express 1481607 53.32 51.22

3 Semi-deluxe 2686 0.10 0.09

4 Rajahamsa 139843 5.08 4.83

5 Rajahamsa A/C 844 0.03 0.03

6 Karnataka Vaibhav 27534 1.00 0.95

7 Corona sleeper 18886 0.68 0.65

8 Non- A/C sleeper 21222 0.76 0.73

9 Airavat (Volvo) 110144 3.96 3.81

10 Multi-Axle (Volvo) 92232 3.32 3.19

11 Mercedez Benz 3744 0.13 0.13

12 Bliss/Superia 3752 .14 0.13

Total 2778667 100.00 96.05

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4.6.3 Premier Services:

To meet the needs of affluent sections of the travelling public and also to provide a comfortable journey

particularly during night, the Corporation operates premier services such as Rajahamsa , Rajahamsa A/C,

Karnataka Vaibhav, Corona Sleeper, Non-A/C Sleeper, Airavatha (Volvo), Multi-Axle (Volvo) , Mercedez Benz

and Bliss/Superia Services. 6 Semi-deluxe, 315 Rajahamsa, 2 Rajahamsa A/C, 53 Karnataka Vaibhav, 60

Non-A/C Sleeper, 44 Corona Sleeper, 214 Airavatha (Volvo), 130 Volvo Multi-Axle, 20 Mercedez Benz

Multi-Axle,10 Mercedez Benz and 41 Volvo (city) services were in operation as on 31-03-2014.

4.7 Public Private Partnership :

Private agents are appointed to book tickets in advance through computerized and manual system in

Karnataka and neighbouring states of Tamilnadu, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Pondicherry.

4.8 FARE STRUCTURE:

During the year 2013-14, bus fares were increased by 10.5% on an average or 7.14 Paise/passenger

km. w.e.f 15/16-06-2013. The details of fare structure is furnished in Schedule-‘ C’.

4.9 ADVANCE BOOKING & RESERVATION FACILITIES:

To enable passengers to avail ticket at their locality, the system of AWATAR (Any Where Any Time

Advance Reservation of tickets) for advance booking of seats throughout the state of Karnataka and also at

important places in neighbouring states was continued during the year also.

As at the end of 31-3-2014, there were totally 796 counters. 122 counters (21 in Bangalore city, 32 in

other places of KSRTC, 47 counters in the area of NWKRTC, 12 counters in the area of NEKRTC, 2 counters

in Andhra Pradesh, 2 counters in Maharashtra, 4 counters in Tamilnadu and 2 counters in Kerala) are run by

the three Corporations. 674 counters (161 in Bangalore city, 210 in KSRTC jurisdiction, 51 in NWKRTC jurisdic-

tion, 68 in NEKRTC jurisdiction, 182 in the areas out side the state of Karnataka, 1 each of Bangalore one and

Master franchisee) are run by the private agents.

Out of 182 counters in the neighbouring states, 33 counters were in Andhra Pradesh, 7 counters in Goa,

44 counters in Kerela, 39 counters in Maharastra and 55 counters in Tamilnadu, mainly to facilitate the

general public to reserve their seats in advance for their journey where traffic generation is considerably high.

Advance booking of tickets facility is available with full fare plus the reservation charge of Rs.5/- per seat

for fare less than or equal to Rs. 200/- and Rs.10/-for fare more than Rs.200/-. The system of booking of seats

30 days in advance at the window booking counters in bus stands and private reservation counters has been

continued. During the year 2013-14 total no of seats booked through AWATAR was 7751000 and revenue

earned was Rs.432.76 crore as against 7965740 seats and revenue earned of Rs. 394.95 crore respectively

during previous year. The average seats booked and revenue realized per day from AWATAR advance reser-

vation system during the year 2013-14 is as under.

Factors Avg. no. of seats

booked/day Avg.

revenue/day

Total bookings 21236 118.56 lakh

On line booking 7472 48.49 lakh

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4.10 PROGRESS OF OPERATIONS:

The Corporation continued further consolidation of existing services during the year Divisionwise achieve-

ment in key areas of operation is furnished in Appendix-2. Some salient features are summarized in the follow-

ing paragraphs.

a) Kms covered:

The details regarding kms operated with comparative figures of previous year are shown in Table – 10.

TABLE – 10

Sl. No.

Particulars Period

Variation over previous year

2013-14 2012-13 Actual %age

1

Kms.operated: (in lakh) a) Gross b) Effective c) Dead

10327.58

9882.25 445.33

9856.32 9415.64

440.68

471.26 466.61

4.65

4.78 4.96 1.06

2 Percentage of dead Kms.to effective kms.

4.51 4.68 -0.17 -3.63

3 Avg.daily service kms. (in lakh) 27.07 25.80 1.27 4.92

The total service kms operated during 2013-14 is 9882.25 lakh as against 9415.64 lakh kms operated

during 2012-13. The average daily service kms increased by 4.92% i.e. from 25.80 lakh kms to 27.07 lakh

kms during 2013-14. The percentage dead kms to effective kms for the year 2013-14 was 4.51 as compared

to 4.68 of 2012-13.

b) Vehicles & Passengers travelled :

The details of vehicles held in the operating divisions and their utilization during the year 2013-14 with the

comparative figures of previous year are shown in Table-11.

TABLE-11

Sl.

No Particulars

During the year Variation over

previous year

2013-14 2012-13 Actual % age

1 Avg.no.of buses held in

operating divisions 8213.3 7795.1 418.2 5.36

2 Avg.no.of buses on road. 7533.3 7184.0 349.3 4.86

3 %age fleet utilization

(on operational fleet). 91.7 92.2 -0.5 -0.54

4

Avg.vehicle utilization (in Kms.)

a) Gross

b) Effective

376

359

376

359

--

--

--

--

5 Avg. seating capacity 52.0 52.0 -- --

6 Total no. of passengers

carried (in lakh) 9565.45 9390.93 174.52 1.86

7 Avg.no.of passengers

carried/day (in lakh) 26.21 25.73 0.48 1.87

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The average number of buses held by divisions rose from 7795.1 to 8213.3. The average number of buses

on road also increased by 349.3 or 4.86% i.e. from 7184.0 during 2012-13 to 7533.3 during 2013-14. The

percentage fleet utilization decreased to 91.7% during 2013-14 from 92.2% of 2012-13. The average vehicle

utilization on gross kms and effective Kms remained at last year’s level i.e. 376 kms and 359 kms respectively.

The divisionwise analysis of vehicles held and fleet utilization is shown in Appendix-4. The average seating

capacity stood at 52.0 in 2013-14.The total number of passengers carried increased to 9565.45 during 2013-14

from 9390.93 lakh during 2012-13. The average passengers carried per day too increased from 25.73 lakh to

26.21 lakh. The divisionwise details of breakdowns, accidents, regularity, % load factor and passengers trav-

eled are shown in Appendix-8.

a) Luggage and Parcel Transport:

The luggage rate charged during the year 2013-14 were as follows. Personal luggage upto 30 Kgs per

adult passenger and 15 Kgs per child passenger were allowed free of charges . The luggage in excess of these

limits was charged at the rates given below.

i) Luggage rates : 50 Ps. per unit of 20 Kgs upto one stage or part thereof subject

to a minimum of Rs.5.00.

ii) Newspapers : 75 Ps. per unit of 5 Kgs. or part thereof irrespective of distance.

b) Cloak Rooms and Catering Establishments:

Cloak room facilities have been provided at some important bus stations with the objective of enabling the

travelling public to keep their luggage in safe custody. Articles of baggage have been accepted for safe custody

as per the rates shown below:

Basic amenities such as toilets, drinking water etc., have been provided in all the bus stations constructed

and maintained by the Corporation.

86 refreshment rooms, 13 tea stalls, 9 cloak rooms, 53 ATM counters and 941 other commercial estab-

lishments were provided to cater to the needs of traveling public. The details of amenities and facilities

provided as on 31-03-2014 and 31-03-2012 are given in Table-12.

Sl. No.

Particulars Per package

(Rs.) Locker (Rs.)

I Upto 30Kgs. for a span of 12 hours (suitcase, trunk, bedding, etc,)

2.00 5.00

II For next 12 hours or part thereof 3.00 6.00

III For each subsequent 12 hrs. 5.00 8.00

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Sl. No.

Amenities As on

31-03-2014 31-03-2013

1 Bus Stations

a) Permanent b) Temporary/control points

145

66

145

65

2 Rural wayside shelters 31 31

3 City pickup shelters 125 105

4 Refreshment rooms 86 99

5 Tea stalls 13 10

6 Cloak rooms 9 10

7 ATM counters 53 --

8 Others (stalls for soft drinks, fruits, pan beeda, books and stationery etc.,)

941 897

e) Casual Contract Services:

In addition to regular passenger services, the Corporation has provided buses to public on contract basis

on payment of prescribed charges based either on kms. or on duration, and at concessional rates to bonafide

students for educational purpose. The rates existed for hiring of buses on casual contract as on 31-03-2014 are

furnished in schedule –D.

f) Concession/Season Passes & Free Passes:

The various Concessions extended by the Corporation to different categories of commuters are detailed

below.

1. Student Bus Passes :

The maximum distance for issue of student bus pass from residence to school/college is 60 Kms.

i. Primary school students Free for 10 months (upto 60 Kms.)

upto VII standard

ii VIII, IX & X standard Rs.300/- for 5 months (upto 60 Kms.)

school (boys) students. Rs.600/- for 10 months ( -”- )

iii VIII, IX & X standard Rs.200/- for 5 months (upto 60 Kms.)

school (girls) students. Rs.400/- for 10 months ( -”- )

iv College students Rs.450/- for 5 months (upto 60 Kms.)

Rs.900/- for 10 months ( -”- )

v I.T.I. students Rs.575/- for 6 months (upto 60 Kms.)

Rs.1150/- for 12 months ( -”- )

vi College students (Professional) Rs.700/- for 5 months (upto 60 Kms.)

Rs.1400/- for 10 months ( -”- )

vii Evening college/Ph.D., students Rs.1200/- for 10 months (upto 60 Kms.)

viii Processing charges Rs.60/- per pass each time

TABLE – 12

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2. 50% concessional travel facility to the drama Troupes/Yakshagana troupes sponsored by the Karnataka

Sangeetha Nataka Academy.

3. Free passes to Olympians, Para Olympians and Arjuna awardees to travel in KSRTC buses.

4. Free bus passes issued to National Showrya Prashasti award winning children’s upto the age of 18 years.

5. Free travel facility to all freedom fighters (in Rajahamsa buses also), within and outside the State. For freedom

fighters aged 75 years and above, free travel is allowed along with a companion.

6. Concessional travel facility to all the physically handicapped persons (for all four Corporations) within the state

with a restricted travel upto 100 Kms from the address given by them.

7. Free travelling coupons of Rs.2000/- will be given to wife/ widows of freedom fighters to travel with in and out

side the State

8. 25% concession in fare for senior citizens of age 60 years and above.

9. Free travel facility to the totally blind persons to travel within the State

10. Free traveling facility to ex-MLAs & ex-MLCs to travel within and outside, in any bus along with a companion.

11. Free traveling facility to sitting MLAs & MLCs to travel within the State . They are issued with a gold card, on

production of which they can travel in any type of bus within the State.

12. Free passes are given to accredited journalists working in their district, while Bangalore based journalists are

permitted to travel throughout the State in all type of buses including Volvo.

13. Home guards (in uniform) are allowed to travel free in city services while on duty.

14. In mofussil services, commuters with monthly passes are allowed to travel in a month by paying an amount

equivalent to 20 round trips fare of ordinary services between any two destinations, subject to a maximum

distance of 149.5 Kms.

15. Daily passes for the commuters of Mysore city for travel in city services. The pass priced at Rs.45/- each is valid

for a day upto midnight.

16. Free bus passes to national awardee writers/artists proposed by Kannada and Culture department of

Government.

17. Free bus passes to dependants of martyrs i.e, parents, wife and dependent children for a period of 10 years

(introduced from 25-07-2012).

18. Integrated KSRTC- BMTC daily passes are being issued in surrounding places of Bangalore i.e., Kanakapura,

Harohalli, Channapatna, Ramanagar, Magadi, Kunigal, Tumkur, Gowribidanur, Chikkaballapura, Shidlaghatta,

Chintamani, Kolar, Sira, Gubbi, Turuvekere, Madhugiri, Koratagere, Dabaspet, Mandya, Maddur, Malavalli,

K.M. Doddi,Nagamangala,Santhebachahalli,Melkote,K.R.Pet, Vijipura, to enable buyers to travel in KSRTC as

well as BMTC buses, which is valid until midnight

19. Mysore city integrated daily passes are issued in surrounding places of Mysore city i.e Periyapatna, Hunsur,

K.R.Nagar, Sargur, H.D.Kote, Malavalli, Bannur, Mandya, K.R.Pet, Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar, Kollegal,

Nanjangudu, Pandavapura to travel in Mysore city buses as well as KSRTC buses which is valid until mid-night.

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20. Chartered contract services are given to schools/colleges/industrial establishments/private factories,

educational institutions at the following rates.

For schools: Discount of Rs.2/- per km on the above rates

For colleges: Discount of Re.1/- per km on the above rates

g) Concession for KSRTC Employees:

i) All KSRTC class-III & IV employees working at places where city services have been operated are issued

with free passes to report to the place of work and return to their home as per the industrial truce

settlement.

ii) Free passes without restriction of distance are issued to all employees and their families once in a year

to enable them to travel to any place in buses operated by KSRTC.

iii) All school and college-going children of KSRTC employees are issued with free passes to attend schools

and colleges in city and mofussil services.

h) Public Complaints:

1584 public complaints were received during the year. The rate of public complaints per lakh passengers

was 0.17. All complaints received from the public are carefully investigated and suitable action taken wherever

warranted.

Suggestions received from the commuters for improvement of services have always been given due con-

sideration and appropriate action taken to implement them wherever such suggestions are acceptable.

i) Special Services for Jathras/Fairs:

The Corporation operates special services on occasions like fairs, jathras, religious/cultural/ social cel-

ebrations etc., in all operating divisions to cater to the increased transport needs. During the year, special

services were operated on 53 occasions covering 31.11 lakh kilometers and realised an amount of Rs.995.34

lakh achieving EPKM of 3199.4 Paise.

j) Quality of Services:

The performance particulars with regard to quality of services provided during the year 2013-14 and the

comparative figures for previous year are furnished below in Table –13. The divisionwise analysis is indicated

in Appendix – 8.

The overall rate of breakdown per 10000 Kms was 0.04 and rate of accidents was 0.13 per lakh Kms.

Sl. No.

Type of bus Rate per km

(Rs.)

1 Mofussil (Ordinary) 30.00

2 Karnataka Sarige 32.00

3 Semi-low floor 36.00

4 Rajahamsa(0800 hours to 2000 hours) 40.00

5 Volvo 52.00

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The accident details for the year 2013-14 compared to 2012-13 are shown in Table –14.

TABLE-14

Sl. No. Nature of accident 2013-14 2012-13

1 Fatal 303 269

2 Major 177 158

3 Minor/Insignificant 786 743

4 Total 1266 1170

5 Rate per lakh kms. 0.13 0.12

6 No of fatalities 394 349

7 No of persons injured 1840 1552

TABLE – 13

Sl. No.

Particulars 2013-14 2012-13

1 %age Regularity a) Departures b) Arrivals

95.7 96.0

95.7 96.3

2 Breakdown per 10000 Kms. 0.04 0.04

3 Accident per lakh Kms. 0.13 0.12

4.11 PASSENGER AMENITIES :

1. For the benefit of traveling public, advance reservation counters are provided in all bus stations located at the

jurisdictional district and taluk headquarters within the state and neighbouring states.

2. Online booking and mobile booking for advance reservation of tickets have been continued.

3. Long distance services are operated from MR bus stand and Shantinagar Bus Stand to decongest Kempegowda

Bus Stand in view of metro work in progress. Different boarding points are provided in 43 locations in

Bangalore, one location in Mysore and 5 locations in Mangalore.

4. Advance booking is allowed 30 days before the date of journey and passengers can book ticket round the

clock.

5. Guest user booking (booking by unregistered users) can be availed for online booking.

6. Link service booking where tickets can be booked from one place to another through intermediate link place is

introduced in AWATAR system.

7. Conversion of counter / franchisee tickets to e-tickets / m-tickets is introduced wherein passengers can show ID

proof and e-ticket or m-ticket for the journey.

8. Air-conditioned passenger waiting lounges are provided at Mysore Road Bus Station and Shantinagar Bus

Station for the travelling public of premier services.

9. Advance booking of tickets is also allowed through “Bangalore one” centers (e-governance project of the Gov-

ernment of Karnataka).

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10. To expand advance booking network, booking of KSRTC tickets is introduced through “Bus India” portal, an

initiative of the Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT).

11. To expand franchisee network and to attract more number of applicants, the minimum educational qualification

is relaxed from degree to SSLC for locations within the State. The minimum educational qualification criterion for

places outside the State is removed.

12. Rationalized the procedure for appointment of franchisees.

13. Manual booking agents are appointed at 6 selected places for improving advance booking network.

14. AWATAR Cell has been working at KSRTC, Central Offices, working 15 hours on all 365 days, to provide

operational support to Divisions / Depots / Bus Stations/ booking counters and assistance to passengers on

advance bookings, e-booking transactions and service enquiries.

15. Discount of 10% on return journey fare is continued when both onward and return journey tickets are booked in

single transaction.

16. Group discount of 5% on fare is continued when four or more seats are booked in a single ticket.

17. Free travel facility to passengers having advance reservation tickets to travel from their residential locality to the

bus station, two hours before the departure of bus is continued in city services excluding AC services.

18. Fares are reduced during day time for selected services.

19. SMS facility is utilized for communication of advance booking, cancellation and tripsheet alerts to passengers

with advance reservation tickets.

20. Mobile telephone numbers of advance booking passengers are printed on the trip sheets provided to conductor

so as to contact passengers, if needed.

21. Booking of buses on casual contract is also introduced in AWATAR system.

22. Pickup points are provided under AWATAR system at various places in Bangalore, Mangalore, Mysore,

Chikkaballapur, Bidadi and various inter-state places such as Mumbai, Kolhapur, Auragabhad, Karnool,

Mantralayam, Trichy, Tanjor, Kumbakonam, Pune, Vellor, Kottayam, Thiruvanathpuram, Kozikode, Shirdi,

Hyderabad, Panjim, Madagao, kannur, Puducherry,Coimbatore and Aleppy etc.,

23. Issual of monthly season passes introduced-amount equivalent to 20 days paid for 30 days journey.

24. Promotional fares are charged on selected routes to maintain parity with private operators and attract

passengers to travel in KSRTC buses.

25. For the benefit of the air passengers “Fly bus” services from Kempegowda Air Port to Mysore and back is

introduced.

26. To improve the operational efficiency of services, the corporation introduced vehicle tracking and monitoring

system in Harohalli depot and Bangalore 4th depot as pilot project and central control station was established

at Mysore Road Bus Station to track vehicles.

27. The fares of Volvo, Benz, Multi-Axle, Corona sleeper services are subject to the condition of variations in

passenger traffic and thereby are operated with flexi fares which is considerably lesser than the actual fares

permitted to effectively compete with private operators.

28. Loaders are appointed at Mangalore, Puttur, Mysore ®, Chamarajanager, Mysore (U), Chikkaballapur and

Kolar divisions to solicit passengers to board KSRTC buses, assist them to load/unload luggage, inform about

the departures etc. in view of severe competition with private operators.

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29. Reservation of 10% commercial stalls to physically handicapped persons.

30. Accident Relief Fund - payment of Rs.2.50 lakh as compensation to the dependents of the deceased passenger

of KSRTC bus involved in an accident, in addition to regular compensation awarded by MACT.

31. Advance reservation for KSRTC, NWKRTC , NEKRTC and BMTC services can be done through Bangalore

one counters also.

32. Reserved seats for lady passengers in City, Suburban, Ordinary and Express services. 14 seats are reserved

in City and Suburban services and 9 seats in moffusil services like Ordinary and Express services. Two seats

are also reserved for lady passengers in Semi-deluxe and higher class of services having advance reservation

facility.

33. Reserved two seats for physically challenged passengers in ordinary and express services where there is no

advance reservation facility.

4.12 OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:

To ensure transparency in grant of leave to crew and mechanical staff of the depots, the new leave KIOSK

system was introduced. Presently leave KIOSK was established in one depot of each division of the Corpora-

tion and it will be extended subsequently to other depots.

Modified and crew-friendly duty rota system was introduced.

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CHAPTER-5 AUTO ENGINEERING

5.1 FLEET POSITION:

KSRTC added 1034 new vehicles to its fleet during 2013-14 as against 946 new vehicles added during

2012-13. It scrapped 640 vehicles which were not fit for operation during the year 2013-14 as against the 736

vehicles scrapped during 2012-13. Thus, as on 31-03-2014 the fleet strength of the Corporation stood at 8296.

The number of departmental vehicles such as cars, jeeps, trucks, cranes, vans, etc., held by the Corporation as

at the end of the year 2013-14 was 347.

Makewise fleet held as at the end of the year 2013-14 is given in Table – 15. These vehicles were in

operation by 78 depots of 14 operating divisions (excluding KBS Division). 13 divisional workshops (excluding

Puttur division) at respective divisional headquarters, attend to heavy body repair, F.C. renewal, reconditioning

of major aggregates and processing of tyres etc. Volvo vehicles are being maintained by the Corporation itself.

TABLE-15

Note : Including 51 vehicles ( Tata-35, Leyland-10, Volvo-5 and Swaraj Mazda-1) held at RWB and 32

vehicles (Tata-26, Leyland-5 and Volvo-1) held at RWH.

Makewise and unitwise break-up of passenger buses is furnished in Appendix-3. Makewise, agewise

composition of vehicles in terms of Kms. performed is given in Table-16.

Sl. No.

Particulars

Vehicles held as on

31-03-2014 31-03-2013

1

Registered passenger buses a) Leyland b) Tata c) Swaraj Mazda (Mini) d) Volvo/Volvo city/Volvo M-axle e) Crona f ) Marcopolo g) Mercedez Benz/M- axle h) Semi-low floor

2787 4754

5 467 56 41 30

154

2418 4844

5 429 56 41 30 79

Total (a to h) 8294 7902

2

Departmental vehicles a) Cars/vans b) Jeeps c) Trucks d) Others (water tanker, wrecker, ambulance, training bus, crane, motor cycle. etc.)

84 72

106 85

90 67 84 73

Total (a to d) 347 314

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TABLE-16

Note : Excluding 51 vehicles ( Tata-35 , Leyland-10 , Volvo-5 and Swarz Mazda-1) held at RWB and 32 vehicles

(Tata-26, Leyland-5 and Volvo-1 ) held at RWH.

5.2 PURCHASE OF CHASSIS:

During the year KSRTC placed purchase orders for supply of 500 chassis and diversion quantity of 210

chassis, in addition to 301 chassis outstanding against the previous year’s PO. Subsequently 150 numbers

210" WB BS-111 chassis were diverted to NWKRTC.

The following Table -17 gives details of orders placed, supplied and outstanding against the purchase

orders.

TABLE-17

Make Outstanding

as on 31-03-2013

Ordered during 2013-14

Diversion taken from Diverted to Total

Received during 2013-14

Outstanding as on

31-03-2014 BMTC NEKRTC NWKRTC

Tata 0 500 0 0 150 350 110 240

Leyland 301 0 160 50 0 511 511 0

Total 301 500 160 50 150 861 621 240

5.3.1 PERFORMANCE OF VEHICLES, ASSEMBLIES AND TYRES:

Table-18 shows the overall performance of vehicles, assemblies and tyres during the year as compared

with the previous year. The details of divisionwise performance of KMPL( HSD & engine oil) and that of tyre life,

battery life, engine & FIP life are indicatd in Appendix-6 and Appendix-9 respectively.

Sl. No.

Age (in lakh Kms.)

Leyland Tata Volvo Swaraj Mazda

Mercedez Benz

Corona (Ambari)

Semi-low floor

Marco- polo

Total

No

%

No.

%

No

%

No.

%

No.

%

No.

%

No.

%

No.

%

No.

%

1 0-1 116 4.2 243 5.2 2 0.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 75 48.7 0 0.0 436 5.3

2 1-2 809 29.2 94 2.0 16 3.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 2 3.6 4 2.6 0 0.0 925 11.3

3 2-3 496 17.9 257 5.5 50 10.8 2 50.0 0 0.0 13 23.2 6 3.9 27 65.9 851 10.4

4 3-4 197 7.1 330 7.0 30 6.5 2 50.0 7 23.3 15 26.8 53 34.4 14 34.1 648 7.9

5 4-5 241 8.7 476 10.1 25 5.4 0 0.0 11 36.7 11 19.6 16 10.4 0 0.0 780 9.5

6 5-6 195 7.0 633 13.5 21 4.6 0 0.0 10 33.3 10 17.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 869 10.6

7 6-7 164 5.9 871 18.6 26 5.7 0 0.0 2 6.7 5 8.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1068 13.0

8 7-7.5 120 4.3 511 10.9 12 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 643 7.8

9 7.5 & above 437 15.7 1275 27.2 279 60.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1991 24.2

Overall 2775 100.0 4690 100.0 461 100.0 4 100.0 30 100.0 56 100.0 154 100.0 41 100.0 8211 100.0

Avg. age ( in lakh km.)

3.92 5.86 8.14 2.93 4.80 3.96 2.05 2.88 5.23

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TABLE-18

5.3.2 BREAKDOWNS:

During the year, the overall rate of breakdown per 10,000 Kms. was at 0.04, being the same as that of

previous year. The causewise analysis of breakdowns is shown in Table-19.

Sl. No.


1 Average age of vehicles as on 31

st March (in lakh Kms.)

5.23 4.87

2 Average age of vehicles as on 31

st March (in years.)

3.80 3.62

3 % of vehicles aged more than 7.50 lakh Kms.

22.9 11.6

4 Average vehicle utilisation

a) On Gross Kms. 376 376

b) On Effective Kms. 359 359

5 % Fleet utilisation

a) Divisional fleet 91.7 92.2

b) Overall fleet (including Regl.Workshops) 91.2 91.7

6 % Vehicles off road during the year

a) Operating divisions 4.4 3.6

b) Overall (including Regl.Workshops) 4.4 3.6

7 Rate of breakdown per 10000 Kms.

a) Mechanical 0.03 0.03

b) Other failures 0.01 0.01

c) Total 0.04 0.04

8 KMPL ( HSD) 4.76 4.80

9 KMPL (Engine Oil top- up) 13808 13111

10

Average life of tyres (Kms.)

a) New tyre life 68088 58600

b) Retreaded tyre life 26400 23419

c) Total tyre life 154315 137069

d) Retreadability factor 3.31 3.44

11 Average Battery Kms.(in lakh) 3.12 3.05

12 Average Engine Kms.(in lakh)

a) New 6.59 6.20

b) Reconditioned 1.55 1.54

13 Average FIP Kms. (in lakh)

a) New 4.37 4.32

b) Reconditioned 1.19 1.16

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TABLE-19

5.4.1 PRODUCTION IN REGIONAL WORKSHOPS:

The Corporation has two Regional Workshops located at Bangalore and Hassan, in which new buses are

constructed in addition to reconditioning of assemblies. The two Regional Workshops have an annual produc-

tion capacity of about 600 new buses. Shortfall in the production capacity is outsourced either by engaging

skilled labour on contract or through outside agencies. The production in Regional Workshops, Bangalore and

Hassan in respect of various items during the year under report as compared with that of the previous year is

shown in Table-20.

The details of production in each of the Regional Workshops compared with that of the previous year are

furnished in Appendix-7.

TABLE-20

Sl. No.

System

No. of Breakdowns

% to total Rate per

10000 Kms

2013-14 2012-13 2013-14 2012-13 2013-14 2012-13

1 Electrical 278 233 7.36 6.75 0.00 --

2 Engine (Power) 314 312 8.31 9.05 0.01 0.01

3 Transmission 1065 1116 28.20 32.36 0.01 0.01

4 Front axle & steering 136 49 3.60 1.42 0.00 --

5 Rear axle 82 52 2.17 1.51 0.00 --

6 Road wheels 31 9 0.82 0.26 0.00 --

7 Brakes 261 269 6.91 7.80 0.00 --

8 Spring 162 153 4.29 4.43 0.00 --

9 Fuel 177 140 4.69 4.06 0.00 --

10 Tyre puncture 476 479 12.60 13.89 0.01 0.01

11 Miscellaneous 795 637 21.05 18.47 0.01 0.01

Total 3777 3449 100.00 100.00 0.04 0.04

Sl. No.

Items No. of units produced during

2013-14 2012-13

1 New bus bodies 335+628*+71** 415+352*+179**

2

Buses attended for:

a) Reconditioning(HBR) 183 183

b) Major repairs (Accdt) 68 68

3

Reconditioning/Repairs of

1) Engine a) Leyland b) Tata c) Others

274 835

17

335 830

62

2) FIP 1074 1299

3) Air compressor 1102 1165

4) Automizer 6370 7718

* Bus body built by private/outside agencies. ** Bus body built by contract labour.

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5.4.2 NEW BUS BODIES /VEHICLES:

The Corporation inducted 1034 new buses as against the target of 1100 during the year 2013-14. Totally

335 new buses were built in the Regional Workshops of the Corporation at Bangalore and Hassan. 628 buses

were built by private/ outside agencies and the remaining 71 buses were constructed by contract labour. Table-

21 indicates the typewise buses constructed by different units during the year 2013-14.

TABLE-21

5.5.1 JnNURM Scheme-II:

The Corporation has submitted the detail project reports to the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD),

GOI as per the new guidelines and model DPR released by MoUD, GOI for procurement of 500 Nos. city,

buses for Mysore city and 867 Nos. city buses for 12 small/medium cities coming under the purview of

KSRTC.

MoUD, GOI has sanctioned 545 city buses at a cost of Rs. 182.55 crore for KSRTC under JnNURM

scheme. Types of buses and cost details are furnished below.

KSRTC is the first in the country to float tenders for procurement of city buses sanctioned under this

scheme.

KSRTC has already issued the letter of award (LOA) to M/s. Tata Motors Ltd., for supply of 487 Nos. of

different types of city buses.

Detailed project report (DPR) was submitted to MoUD, GOI for sanctioning of 175 Nos. urban buses

under JnNURM scheme for other small and medium towns like Chikkabalapura, Chamarajanagara,

Chikkamagaluru, Puttur and Mercera coming under the domain of KSRTC.

Sl. No.

Type of bus

R.W.S. Bangalore

R.W.S. Hassan

Contract Labour Private / Outside

Agencies Total

BNG HSN Bus body constn.

Fully built bus

1 Karnataka Sarige NAL 187 79 17 44 337 137 801

2 Gramena Sarige 15 33 4 52

3 City 16 5 6 75 102

5 Rajahamsa 34 34

8 Volvo Multi-Axle 45 45

Total 218 117 17 54 337 291 1034

Type of bus Mys(u) Tmk Hsn Mdy Rmn Mng + Udupi

Klr + KGF Dvg. Bdvt. Smg. Ctd. Total

Premium Segment AC Buses 400 mm

20 20

Hybrid 12 12

Standard Non -AC 900 mm 93 40 35 65 50 50 35 65 30 463

Midi Non- AC bus < 900 MM

30 20 50

Total No. of buses 125 40 35 30 20 65 50 50 35 65 30 545

Total Cost (Rs. in crore) 60.06 11.88 10.15 8.40 5.60 18.85 14.85 14.85 10.15 18.90 8.90 182.55

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5.5.2 The salient features of ‘Fly Bus’ -Volvo 6x2 Multi Axle Inter-city air-conditioned buses are:

In-bus pantry and chemical toilet

In-bus entertainment with 70+ channels

43 Nos., artificial leather seats with increased legroom

Live display of flight timings

Fitted with GPS unit integrated with Mysore ITS software application

2 departures each from KIAL and Mysore

Dash board controls for all cubicle actions

5.5.3 TYRE RETREADING PLANTS:

The production details of tyres i.e., tyres processed during the year 2013-14 for resole, repair & resole and

repairs in the tyre retreading plants established in different divisions are given below.

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Sl. No.

Division Resole Repair & Resole

Repair Total

1 Bangalore © 6359 3390 1092 10841

2 Ramanagar 5668 2315 410 8393

3 Tumkur 8286 1332 466 10084

4 Kolar 4394 2255 1618 8267

5 Chikkaballapura 5917 1783 1135 8835

6 Mysore City Transport 3860 1026 892 5778

7 Mysore® 8823 5603 362 14788

8 Mandya 7092 2395 212 9699

9 Chamarajanagara 7536 1744 306 9586

10 Hassan 9634 1345 913 11892

11 Chickmagaluru 10195 737 664 11596

12 Mangalore 7716 970 461 9147

13 Puttur 13349 1526 383 15258

14 Davanagere 7040 1860 1514 10414

Total 105869 28281 10428 144578

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CHAPTER-6 STORES

6.1 STORES INVENTORY:

The value of stock of stores material held by the Corporation as on 31-03-2014 and the transactions made

during the year 2013-14 vis-a-vis the position during 2012-13 are given in Table - 22.

TABLE – 22

Sl. No.

Particulars Value (Rs. in lakh)

2013-14 2012-13

1 Opening balance 2608.33 2931.80

2 Addition due to purchase 146917.63 123146.67

3 Total (1+2) 149525.96 126078.47

4 Consumption during the year 146656.92 123470.14

5 Closing balance 2869.04 2608.33

The inventory holding of stores classified under major heads and the magnitude of the holdings in relation

to the fleet strength as at the end of the year 2013-14 with comparative figures of previous year are furnished

in Table-23.

TABLE-23

NB: Figures in bracket indicate percentage to total

The total value of inventory of stores held by the Corporation as on 31-03-2014 was Rs.2869.04 lakh

as against Rs. 2608.33 lakh held as on 31-03-2013.

Sl. No.

Classification

Inventory holding as on 31st March

(Rs. in lakh)

Inventory holding per bus owned as on

31st March (in Rs.)

Magnitude of the inventory held as on 31st March (month’s

consumption)

2013-14 2012-13 2013-14 2012-13 2013-14 2012-13

1 Fuel 575.59 (20.1)

390.44 (15.0)

6940 4941 0.1 0.0

2 Lubricants 235.63

(8.2) 218.45

(8.4) 2841 2764 1.7 1.6

3 Tyres, Tubes & Flaps

116.96 (4.1)

167.70 (6.4)

1410 2122 0.1 0.2

4 Batteries 8.39 (0.3)

10.74 (0.4)

101 136 0.3 0.4

5 Spare Parts 979.63

(34.1) 872.18

(33.4) 11811 11037 1.9 1.8

6 Other Consumables 734.26 (25.6)

753.27 (28.9)

8853 9533 1.7 1.4

7 Tickets, Stationery & Uniform

218.58 (7.6)

195.55 (7.5)

2636 2475 11.9 8.5

TOTAL 2869.04 (100.0)

2608.33 (100.0)

34592 33008 0.2 0.3

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Of the total inventory of stores held as on 31-03-2014, 25.6% or Rs.734.26 lakh accounted for other

consumables and 34.1% or Rs.979.63 lakh accounted for spare parts. In relation to the fleet of the Corpora-

tion, the magnitude of the stock held as on 31-03-2014 was Rs.34592 per bus of which Rs.8853 represented

other consumables and Rs.11811 represented spare parts.

6.2 STORES PURCHASE AND CONSUMPTION:

The value analysis of stores purchases and consumption during the year 2013-14 with comparative

figures of previous year is shown in Table-24.

TABLE-24

Sl. No.

Classification

Purchase Consumption

Rs.in lakh Avg.per bus (Rs.) Rs.in lakh Avg.per bus (Rs.)

2013-14 2012-13 2013-14 2012-13 2013-14 2012-13 2013-14 2012-13

1 Fuel 123652.65 99199.17 1500020 1266685 123467.50 99622.16 1497773 1272086

2 Lubricants 1655.52 1620.67 20083 20694 1638.34 1632.14 19875 20841

3 Tyres, Tubes & Flaps

9383.45 9694.38 113830 123789 9434.19 9686.82 114445 123692

4 Batteries 375.26 352.34 4552 4499 377.61 352.65 4581 4503

5 Spare Parts 6373.97 5747.93 77322 73396 6266.52 5786.53 76019 73889

6 Other Consumables

5233.58 6239.95 63488 79679 5252.59 6112.99 63719 78057

7 Tickets, Stationery & Uniform

243.20 292.23 2950 3731 220.17 276.84 2671 3535

Total 146917.63 123146.67 1782245 1572473 146656.92 123470.14 1779083 1576604

The total value of stores purchased during the year 2013-14 was Rs.146917.63 lakh as against

Rs.123146.67 lakh during 2012-13. The average purchase per vehicle increased from Rs. 1572473 to

Rs. 1782245

The total value of stores consumed during the year 2013-14 was Rs.146656.92 lakh as against

Rs. 123470.14 lakh during 2012-13. The average consumption per vehicle went up from Rs. 1576604 to

Rs. 1779083

6.3 IMPORT OF SPARE PARTS/MACHINERIES:

No spare parts/machineries were imported during the period 2013-14.

6.4 DISPOSAL OF SCRAP MATERIALS AND VEHICLES:

The total revenue realized from sale of scrapped materials and vehicles in e-auction sale was Rs.22.29

crore during 2013-14 as against Rs.20.20crore realized during 2012-13. 640 scrapped vehicles were sold in

tender-cum-auction sale during the year under report as against 736 sold during 2012-13.

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CHAPTER-7 FINANCE

7.0 The financial working results of the Corporation and the salient features of the financial management during the

year 2013-14 are detailed in the following paragraphs.

7.1 CAPITAL STRUCTURE:

The capital contribution of the Corporation consists of contribution from the participating Governments viz.,

the State Government and the Central Government. In order to provide adequate transport and infrastructure

facility to commuters, funds have been raised from the commercial banks for purchase of buses. The capital

Investment of the Corporation is as shown in Table-25.

TABLE – 25 (Rs.in Lakh)

7.2 CAPITAL RECEIPT:

The capital investment of the Corporation increased from Rs. 208452.63 lakh as on 31-03-2013 to

Rs.225121.58 lakh with an addition of Rs.16668.95 lakh as on 31-03-2014.

As such the capital structure of KSRTC stood at Rs.225121.57 lakh as at the end of 31-03-2014. The

source of capital investment and the transactions during the year are detailed in Table-25. Of the total invest-

ment as on 31-03-2014, the contributions and the equity from the participant governments represented 14.82%,

(which includes contribution amount of Rs.4193.12 lakh from the State and Central Govt. under JnNURM,SDP

and SUTP schemes), while the amount financed internally represented 71.83%, and loans constituted 13.35 %.

Sl No.

Source

Position as on

31-03-2013

% to total

Additions during

2013-14

With- drawal during

2013-14

Position as on

31-03-2014

% to total

1

State Govt.: a) Cap. Contr. b)Equity Capital

0.00

24278.94

0.00

11.65

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00

24278.94

0.00

10.78

2

Central Govt.: a). Cap. Contr. b). Equity Capital

100.00

4809.76

0.05 2.31

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00

100.00

4809.76

0.04 2.14

3

JnNURM+SDP+SUTP (contribution from State and Central)

2542.28 1.22 2901.50 1250.66 4193.12 1.86

4

Inter. Resources (Depn. Reserve)

83117.30 39.87 23340.19 0.00 106457.49 47.29

5 From Revenue 69528.35 33.35 0.00 14281.89 55246.46 24.54

6

Loans: a) Comm.Banks b) KUIDFC

22476.00 1600.00

10.78

0.77

13600.00

300.00

7740.19

200.00

28335.81 1700.00

12.59

0.76

Total 208452.63 100.00 40141.69 23472.74 225121.58 100.00

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7.3 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE:

The composition of gross capital expenditure on fixed assets as at the end of the year under report, with

net additions during the financial year, is shown in Table-26.

TABLE- 26 (Rs.in Lakh)

With a net addition of Rs.16668.95 lakh to the fixed assets during the year 2013-14, cumulative expendi-

ture on fixed assets rose from Rs. 208452.63 lakh to Rs.225121.58 lakh as on 31-03-2014. Out of the total

expenditure of Rs. 225121.58 lakh, the total investments on passenger vehicles was to the extent of Rs.156498.51

lakh and constituted 69.52% of the total investments and Rs.49894.74 lakh (22.16%) on land and buildings,

while the balance of Rs.18728.33 lakh (8.32%) comprised of other assets such as plant and machinery, furni-

ture and other equipments including domestic vehicles, JnNURM assets and CWIP-ITS/IES.

7.4 REVENUE RECEIPT:

The gross revenue turnover which was in the order of Rs. 259233.00 lakh during 2012-13 was increased

to Rs.296692.32 lakh during 2013-14 representing an increase of 14.45% or Rs.37459.32 lakh. The detailed

analysis of revenue receipts is given in Table-27.

Sl. No.

Item of Assets

Position as on

31-03-2013

% to total

Gross addition

including tr. from one

category to other

On a/c of tr.to assets adjust. a/c on

reconciliation

Written off

On a/c of tr.from

one category to

other

Position as on 31-03-2014

% to total

1 Land 3547.56 1.70 939.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 4487.31 1.99

2 Bldg. (including those in progress )

43099.48 20.68 7723.93 1681.85 0.00 3734.13 45407.43 20.17

3 Passenger Buses

144964.39 69.54

42666.09 209.91 10255.40 20666.66 156498.51

69.52

4 Dept. Vehicles 1207.97 0.58

16.70 0.00 17.17 0.00 1207.50

0.54

5 Plant & Mach. 8651..96 4.15

1018.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 9670.61

4.30

6 Furniture & other Equipments

988.16 0.47 57.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 1045.30 0.46

7 JnNURM Assets 4793.08 2.30 265.46 178.30 0.00 73.98 4806.26 2.13

8 CWIP-ITS/IES 1200.03 0.58 798.63 0.00 0.00

0.00 1998.66 0.89

Total 208452.63 100.00 53486.35 2070.06 10272.57 24474.77 225121.58 100.00

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TABLE- 27

Of the total gross revenue Rs. 296692.32 lakh realised during the year under report, Rs.260835.40 lakh

constituting to 87.91 % of the total receipts represented traffic revenue and Rs.35790.95 lakh constituting 12.07%

represented miscellaneous receipts. The Corporation has received a subsidy of Rs.22958.17 lakh from the

State Government during 2013-14 towards concessions extended to various categories of the commuters. The

rate of gross earning per effective km during the year 2013-14 was 3002.27 Paise, while the EPKM realised

from traffic revenue was 2639.43 paise

7.5 WORKING EXPENDITURE:

The total expenditure during the year 2013-14 was Rs.304248.11 lakh as against Rs. 259058.80 lakh

during 2012-13 indicating an increase of Rs.45189.31 lakh or 17.44 %

An analysis of the total working expenses under major heads both in actuals and in terms of rate per km.

with percentage break-up is furnished in Table-28.

Sl No

Particulars

Amount (Rs.in lakh)

% age to total Ps. per

effective km

2012-13 2013-14 2012-13 2013-14 2012-13 2013-14

A

Traffic Revenue 1.Passenger fare 2.Passenger luggage 3.Contract services 4.Rev.from travel concession 5.Fines collected 6.Postal mail service

210956.20 2127.03 7526.41 10991.05 61.25 44.75

236610.12 2285.81 7735.11 14082.11 66.94 55.31

81.38

0.82 2.90 4.24 0.02 0.03

79.75

0.77 2.61 4.74 0.02 0.02

2240.49

22.59 79.94

116.73 0.65 0.48

2394.29

23.13 78.27

142.50 0.68 0.56

Total – A 231706.69 260835.40 89.38 87.91 2460.88 2639.43

B

Other Revenue : 1.Advertisement 2.Non-traffic revenue 3.Commercial establishment 4.Financial income 5.From sale of scrap 6.Sale of land 6. From subsidy

169.70 6283.90

2745.48

37.16 2019.97 0.00 16010.70

173.30 7370.55

3037.70

22.29 2228.92 0.00 22958.17

0.07 2.42 1.06

0.01 0.78 0.00 6.18

0.06 2.48 1.02

0.01 0.06 0.00 7.74

1.81

66.74 29.16

0.39

21.45 0.00

170.04

1.75

74.58 30.74

0.23 22.55 0.00

232.32

Total B 27266.91 35790.95 10.52 12.07 289.59 362.17

C Net prior period adj. (+) 259.40 (+) 65.97 0.10 0.02 2.75 0.67

D Gross Revenue(A+B+C) 259233.00 296692.32 100.00 100.00 2753.22 3002.27

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TABLE – 28

The operating expenditure includes all items of revenue expenditure and also capital charges like depre-

ciation, interest on capital and loans.

7.6 WORKING RESULTS:

The financial working results of the Corporation and financial ratios indicating the trends in productivity of

investment during the year 2013-14 with comparative figures for the previous year are given in Table-29.

Sl. No.

Particulars Amount (Rs.in lakh) % to total Ps. per eff. Km.

2012-13 2013-14 2012-13 2013-14 2012-13 2013-14

A

B

Staff:- 1) Traffic

53074.67

64486.55

20.49 21.20 563.69 652.55

2) Work shops & maintenance 8967.87 10990.61 3.46 3.61 95.24 111.22

3) Others 10863.49 8671.47 4.19 2.85 115.38 87.75

4) P. F. Welfare Etc. 14062.49 19092.05 5.43 6.27 149.35 193.19

Total –A 86968.52 103240.68 33.57 33.93 923.66 1044.71

1) Fuel (Diesel) 99622.16 123467.50 38.46 40.58 1058.05 1249.39

2) Lubricants 1632.14 1638.34 0.63 0.54 17.33 16.58

3) Auto spare parts 5786.52 6266.52 2.23 2.06 61.46 63.41

4) Tyres and tubes 9686.82 9434.19 3.74 3.10 102.88 95.47

5) Batteries and electrical items 352.65 377.61 0.14 0.12 3.75 3.82

6) Other consumables 1916.14 2184.89 0.74 0.72 20.35 22.11

7) Reconditioning 3065.42 2403.75 1.18 0.79 32.56 24.32

8. Taxes:- a ) M V tax

12683.84

14375.20

4.90 4.73

134.71

145.46

b) Other Taxes on vehicles 129.63 166.89 0.05 0.05 1.38 1.69

Total taxes (a to b) 12813.47 14542.09 4.95 4.78 136.09 147.15

9. Interest

C

D

a) To Central Govt. 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00

b) To State Govt. 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

c) On borrowings 2256.68 3022.22 0.87 0.99 23.97 30.58

Total (a to c) 2256.68 3022.22 0.87 0.99 23.97 30.58

10. Depreciation

a) On vehicles 19501.73 20916.14 7.53 6.88 207.12 211.65

b) On other assets 1797.62 1895.24 0.69 0.62 19.09 19.18

Total (a to b) 21299.35 22811.38 8.22 7.50 226.21 230.83

Total B. 158431.35 186148.49 61.16 61.18 1682.64 1883.66

Miscellaneous and others 13658.93 14858.94 5.27 4.89 145.07 150.36

Hired vehicle charges 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

GRAND TOTAL (A+B+C+D) 259058.80 304248.11 100.00 100.00 2751.37 3078.73

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TABLE -29

Sl. No.


1 Capital employed ( Mean – Rs. in lakh) 68595.50 70179.50

2 Revenue turnover (Gross) a)Rs. in lakh b)Ratio to mean capital

259233.00

3.77

296692.32

4.22

3 Total expenditure a)Rs. in lakh. b)As % age to revenue

259058.80

99.93

304248.11

102.54

4 Net profit/loss before income tax a)Rs. in lakh. b)As % age to mean capital employed

174.20

0.25

-7555.79

-10.77

5 Return on Capital (Net profit + Int.charges) a)Rs. in lakh. b)% age Return on Mean Capital

2430.88

3.54

-4533.57

6.46

The revenue turnover ratio increased to 4.22 during 2013-14 from 3.77 of 2012-13. The expense ratio

increased to 102.54 during 2013-14 from 99.93 of 2012-13. Net losses during the current year was Rs.7555.79

lakh as against the profit of Rs. 174.20 lakh during 2012-13.

7.7 FUNDS AND RESERVES:

The position pertaining to various internal funds and reserves of the Corporation during the year 2013-14

is furnished in Table-30.

Table – 30 (Rs.in Lakh)

Sl. No.

Description of Fund

Opening balance as on

01-04-2013

Additions Deductions Closing balance

as on 31-03-2014

During 2013-14

On a/c of tr.from

one cat. to other

On a/c of written

off assets/ debits

On a/c of tr. from one cat.

to another

1 Depreciation 111664.36 22984.56 0.12 10357.27 128.03 124163.74

2 Insurance Fund for Vehicles (third party risk only)

20.00 2756.57 0.00 2756.57 0.00 20.00

3 Insurance Fund for other Assets (including vehicles)

4939.53

186.05

0.00 147.54 0.00

4978.04

4

Insurance Fund for Freight Surcharges for risk in carriage of Parcels and Goods.

40.57 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 40.57

5 KSRTC Employees Welfare & Passenger Amenities Fund

1289.49 429.89 0.00 603.49 0.00 1115.89

6 Special Development Plan (SDP Grants)

440.88 1500.00 0.00 862.45 0.00 1078.43

7 JnNURM Grants for Buildings

389.69 0.14 0.00 73.98 0.00 315.85

8 JnNURM Grants for Rolling Stock

0.00 369.02 0.00 104.32 0.00 264.70

9 JnNURM Grants for ITS/IES

1460.71 750.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 2211.64

10 CFA Solar Plan Grants 251.00 281.41 0.00 209.91 0.00 322.50

Total 120496.23 29258.57 0.12 15115.53 128.03 134511.36

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The total internal fund balance as on 31-03-2014 was Rs.134511.36 lakh. The total additions during the

year to various funds amounted to Rs.29258.57 lakh and the withdrawals on account of written off assets/debits

amounted to Rs.15115.53 lakh. The Corporation utilised Rs.106457.49 lakh from the fund towards capital

expenditure programme and repayment of long-term loans.

The balance shown against various funds in Table-30 are exclusive of the amount withdrawn as internal

resources for the purpose of capital expenditure and repayment of loans. The details of the funds so utilized up

to 31.03.2014 are shown in Table-31.


Categorywise pay scales in force as on 31-03-2014 and rate of annual contribution and amount of revenue

expenditure of depreciation on movable and immovable property are shown in schedule–E and schedule–F

respectively. Balance sheet as on 31st March 2014, accounting policies, profit and loss account for the year

ended 31st March 2014, net revenue appropriation account for the year ended 31st March 2014 and the details

of capital expenditure for the year 2013-14 are shown in Appendix 10,11,12,13 and 14 respectively.

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Sl. No.

Funds utilized

Opening balance

as on 01-04-2013

Additions during

2013-14

Withdra-wals

during 2013-14

Closing balance

as on 31-03-2014

1 Depreciation Fund for Capital Expenditure and Repayment of Loans

83117.30 23340.19 0.00 106457.49

2 Betterment Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

3 Vehicle Replacement Reserve for Capital Expenditure

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

4 KSRTC Employees Welfare & Passenger Amenity Fund

1289.49 429.89 603.49 1115.89

5 Development Rebate Reserve and utilized for Capital

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total 84406.79 23770.08 603.49 107573.38

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CHAPTER-8 CIVIL ENGINEERING

8.1 LAND VALUE:

In the revised budget estimates for the year 2013-14, Rs.200.00 lakh was earmarked for purchase of

land. 21.00 acres of land was purchased at the cost of Rs. 1044.00 lakh at different places. The extent of total

land held by the Corporation including KIMCO as on 31-3-2014 was 1207.05 acres, its book value as per

accounts being Rs.3924.69 lakh.

8.2 PROGRESS OF CIVIL WORKS:

In the revised budget estimates 2013-14 for capital expenditure on buildings was estimated and provided

Rs. 5000.00 lakh. This includes Rs. 1500.00 lakh released by the Govt. of Karnataka during 2013-14 towards

development of transport infrastructure facilities to the commuters on the recommendations of Dr. Nanjundappa

Report under SDP scheme. During the year the Corporation by utilizing its internal resources, and grants

released by the Government under SDP scheme, 200 works (including 126 new works)were taken at an

approximate cost of Rs. 17457.20 lakh and spent Rs. 4999.91 lakh. The cumulative expenditure on buildings

including the works in progress was Rs.55779.51 lakh as on 31-03-2014.

Further, construction of training institutes under SCP and TSP grants released by the Govt. of Karnataka

was taken up at an estimated cost of Rs. 2550.00 lakh. An amount of Rs. 7675.00 lakh was sanctioned under

JnNURM (UIDSSMT) scheme for construction of depots for maintenance of buses procured under the scheme

for urban transport. The works taken up under these capital expenditure heads separately are detailed below

and break-up of the committed works and the progress of expenditure during the year under report are given

at Table-32.

a) Under SDP scheme 28 works were taken up and out of which 23 works were completed, the remaining 5

works being under progress. The expenditure incurred as on 31-03-2014 under this scheme during the year

was Rs. 1172.02 lakh.

b) By utilizing the internal resources of the Corporation, it had taken up 172 works during the year under report,

out of which 98 works were completed and the remaining 74 works were under progress. The expenditure

incurred under this head during the year was Rs.3827.89 lakh.

c) Construction of driving training centers at Srinivasapura, Chikkamagalur and Malavalli at an estimated cost of

Rs. 1500.00 lakh and mechanics, training centers at Malur, Chikkamagalur and Malavalli at an estimated cost

of Rs. 1050.00 lakh were under progress. The expenditure incurred under SCP and TSP scheme during the

year was Rs. 668.93 lakh.

d) Construction of bus depots at Kolar, KGF, Tumkur, Ramanagara, Shivamogga, Bhadravathi, Chitradurga,

Davanagere, Mysore, Mandya, Mangalore, Udupi and Hassan were taken up under JnNURM (UIDSSMT)

scheme at an estimated cost of Rs. 7675.00 lakh funded by the Central Government and the Govt. of Karnataka.

The depots are proposed to be utilised for maintenance of buses procured for city transport under JnNURM

(UIDSSMT) scheme.

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Challakere Bus depot Shivamogga Bus Station

e) Construction of state-of-the art transport and transit management centre at Hassan at a cost of Rs.2600.00 lakh

was taken up. The said TTMC would consist of parking bays, modern passenger amenities like dust proof

parking area, sanitary block, seating arrangements, commercial facilities, park and ride facilities under one roof.

Proposed TTMC at Hassan

TABLE- 32

Sl. No.

Particulars

Estimates Actual

No. of Works

Cost (Rs. In Lakhs)

No. of Works

Cost (Rs. In Lakhs)

Part-A (KSRTC and SDP funds)

1 Depot 5 1340.00 5 684.62

2 Bus Station 18 8666.09 18 1528.84

3 DWS 1 475.00 1 59.86

4 Upgradation of Bus Stations

18 1425.73 18 307.25

5 Upgradation of Bus Depots

7 949.34 7 219.59

6 Upgradation of DWS 1 121.00 1 86.83

7 Misc. Works 150 4480.04 150 2112.92

Total 200 17457.20 200 4999.91

Part-B (SCP, TSP and JnNURM funds)

1 Depot 13 7675.00 13 34.91

2 Training Institutes 6 2550.00 6 668.93

Total 19 10225.00 19 703.84

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8.3 TEMPORARY WORKS, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE :

Apart from the permanent works of capital in nature, number of semi-permanent, temporary, other repairs

and maintenance works were also been taken up during the year under report. The expenditure incurred on

such temporary, repairs and maintenance works during the year amounted to Rs.650.00 lakh.

8.5 ACTION PLAN FOR THE YEAR 2014-15:

It is contemplated to spend Rs.11800.00 lakh including purchase of land and various committed works like

construction of depots, bus stations, divisional offices, divisional workshops and other miscellaneous works in

the Action Plan for the year 2014-15. It is expected to obtain release of Rs. 1500.00 lakh budget grants from

the State Government for various civil works under SDP scheme.

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CHAPTER-9 LABOUR

9.1 WORKERS PARTICIPATION IN MANAGEMENT :

In pursuance of the policy of the Government regarding workers participation in management, particularly

at shop floor level, the Corporation has constituted ‘production-cum-grievance’ committee in all the Depots,

Divisional Workshops, Regional Workshops and Printing Press. The suggestions given by the employees

representatives are also considered, if it is in the interest of the Corporation. It has also constituted bipartite

committees such as the Employees P.F. Trust, the Educational Assistance Fund Committee and the

Employees death-cum-Retirement Benefit Fund Committee which have employees representatives in the

committee. Discussions were held with all Corporate level employees’ union who have submitted charter of

demands during the time of wage revision and their views considered. Besides, meetings were held

periodically

9.2 INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES:

The industrial relations throughout the year was cordial. During the year the Corporation employees have

filed 1152 cases in different courts and 714 cases filed earlier were decided.

9.3 PAID HOLIDAYS:

The employees covered under the Factories Act and M.T.W. Act are entitled for 5 national and 5 festival

holidays totaling to 10 paid holidays in a calendar year. During the year under report, Rs.9.98 crore was paid as

additional wages to the employees who worked in lieu of paid holidays.

9.4 GRATUITY:

Gratuity is paid in accordance with the KSRTC Gratuity Regulations or in accordance with the provisions of

the Payment of Gratuity Act 1972, whichever is beneficial to the employees. The quantum of gratuity is equal to

half month’s pay (Pay + Dearness Allowance) for each completed year of service as per the Act. As per the

Regulations, the quantum of gratuity is one month’s basic pay for each completed year of service.

During the year, 1107 employees including those retired, resigned/dismissed from service and expired

were paid an amount of Rs.62.89 crore as gratuity.

9.5 EMPLOYEES’ PROVIDENT FUND SCHEME:

The provident fund is regulated in accordance with the provisions of the Employees’ Provident Fund and

Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952. Since KSRTC is an exempted industry from EPF Act 1952, the fund is

managed by a trust consisting of the representatives of the management and the labour.

9.6 CANTEEN:

With a view to providing canteen facilities to the employees, the Corporation Board vide Resolution No.6035,

dated 27-02-1989, accorded approval for establishing and entrusting running of the canteens at Regional

Workshops/Divisional Headquarters and Depots to the co-operative societies formed by the employees, by

extending certain facilities such as free building, actual expenditure towards installation of gas equipment,

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expenditure towards purchase of furniture, working capital, 80% minimum wages to canteen staff, actual ex-

penditure towards consumption of gas, electricity and water. Similar facilities were extended to the co-operative

canteens already functioning at Kolar, Mysore, Chikkballapur, K.G.F and Chintamani. The canteens at Re-

gional Workshops, Bangalore and Hassan are run by the Corporation. Annual subsidy to these canteens was

increased as per Resolution No.9504/419 dated 19-9-2013. The details are as under:

9.7 MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT AND OTHER MEDICAL FACILITIES:

Employees are entitled for medical reimbursement as per the KSRTC Employees (Medical Attendance)

Regulations 1970. With effect from 01-04 2012 the Corporation adopted CGHS(Non-NABH) rates for

reimbursement of medical expenditures and an amount of Rs.8.87 crore was reimbursed towards the medical

claims of employees during the year. Family members and dependent parents are also eligible for

reimbursement. Besides, the medical reimbursement facility is also extended to trainee employees of the

Corporation with effect from 01-04-2012.

Further, with a view to provide better medical facilities to employees and their dependents, the Corporation

recognised 126 well equipped private hospitals recognised by the Government at different district head

quarters, taluk level, including 7 diagnostic centers so far.

9.8 COMPENSATION UNDER WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT:

Employees of the Corporation are entitled for compensation as per the provisions of the Workmen’s

Compensation Act. During the year, an amount of Rs.73.24 lakh was paid to eligible employees as

compensation.

9.9 SPORTS & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES:

Sports and cultural activities were conducted at central office level and divisional level. An amount of

Rs.4.30 lakh was spent for the this purpose during the year.

9.10 DEATH-CUM-RETIREMENT BENEFIT FUND:

All employees of the Corporation are enrolled as members of this fund by contributing Rs.20/- each per

month. Out of Rs.20/-, an amount of Rs.7/- is set apart towards death coverage and the balance of Rs.13/- is

credited to the employee’s savings account. In the event of death of an employee while in service, the DRBF

Trust pays Rs.5,000/- towards funeral expense and the balance of his contribution with 8% interest as well as

Rs.25,000/- as lump sum are paid to the dependents of the deceased at the time of final settlement.

The employees dismissed/ retired/resigned from services are entitled to get their contribution along with

8% interest as per the provisions of this fund.

Canteen Annual Subsidy

Regional Workshop Kengari, Bangalore From Rs.60000 to Rs.1,00000/-

Regional Workshop, Hassan From Rs.60,000 to Rs.70,000/-

Kolar From Rs.40,000 to Rs.75,000/-

Mysore Rs.40,000 continued

Chikkaballapura From Rs.30,000 to Rs.75,000/-

KGF & Chintamani Depot From Rs.20,000 to Rs.40,000/-

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9.11 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FUND:

Under the aegis of the Educational Assistance Fund, the Industrial Training Institute at Hassan has been

functioning.

The details of educational assistance provided to employees’ children are as follows:

1 I.T.I. courses Rs.75/- per month

2 Diploma courses Rs.110/- per month

3 Graduation- BE/BVSC courses Rs.900/-per semester

4 Medical courses & Post-graduate courses Rs.225/- per month

Scholarships to students (children of employees/officers) studying in different disciplines were paid during

the year at the above rates. This educational assistance is extended to only one member of the employee’s

family.

9.12 LABOUR WELFARE MEASURES:

1. Educational Loan:

Under the scheme, educational loan upto Rs.1.00 lakh at an interest rate of 9.5% per annum for payment

of tuition fee is sanctioned to the employees/officers whose children get admission to professional courses viz.,

BE, MBBS, BDS, BAMS etc. During the year, loan of Rs.9.08 lakh was sanctioned to 23 children of employees/

officers.

2. Grant of Cash Award for Merit Students:

Under the scheme, the children of employees/officers securing 70% and more marks in SSLC, PUC an-

nual examinations and more than 60% marks in degree examinations are given cash awards ranging from

Rs.1000/- to Rs.4000/-. During the year 967 students were granted cash awards to the tune of Rs.23.13 lakh.

3. De-addiction Programme:

A de-addiction programme under the name WAPPA (Workplace Alcohol Prevention Programme and Ac-

tivity) has been in force in KSRTC since 1997 to help alcohol addicts to overcome the habit. A 40 bed unit for

de-addication treatment has been functioning at KSRTC Jayanagar Hospital, Bangalore. The Corporation

spends upto Rs.5000/- to each addicted employee towards the treatment. During the year, 92 employees were

treated for alcoholism.

4. Establishment of the Preventive Medicine and Healthy Life Style Clinic:

The Preventive Medicine & Healthy Life Style Clinic has been functioning in Mysore from 01-07-2006.

During the year of report, 772 employees under went health check-up at the clinic.

5. Vima Yojane:

The Employees Family Welfare Scheme has been in force in the Corporation since 01-02-2008. This

scheme is voluntary and optional. Under the scheme, the dependents of the member employee who dies while

in service, is entitled to get a compensation of Rs. 3.00 lakh. The monthly premium of the scheme is Rs. 150/-

out of which employee contributes Rs. 100/- and the employer contributes Rs.50/-. During the year, Rs.3.54

crore was paid as compensation under the scheme.

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6. Wage Revision :

KSRTC takes up revision of pay scales once in every four years. Revised pay scales were given with

effect from 01-01 2012 after enhancing basic pay as on 31-12-2011 by 10% . It is estimated that additional

financial burdon from all 4 Corporations amounts to Rs.963.00 crore for four years.

Further, 76.75% of existing DA as on 01-04-2012 was merged with basic pay as on 31-12-2012

besides enhancing annual increment rates by 86.75% and the pay scales were once again revised and

given effect from 01-01-2013, which resulted in additional financial burden on the Corporation.

7. Maternity Leave:

The maternity benefit leave is enhanced to 180 days on par with the State Government. The employees

now can avail leave 90 days before the expected date of delivery and 90 days after delivery.

8. Creche Allowance (Child Care Allowance):

With effect from November 2012, women employees have been given the benefit of child care

allowance of Rs.500/- per month until their kids attain the age of two years.

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CHAPTER-10 SECURITY AND VIGILANCE

10.0.0 The Security and Vigilance department consists of the following sections:

1. Security and

2. Vigilance

10.1.0 SECURITY SECTION:

10.1.1 The primary duty of the Security department is to provide physical security to the property of the Corpora-

tion against theft, fire, pilferage and misappropriation etc., by the employees and the outsiders. The security

personnel report cases of different types relating to theft, misuse and misappropriation of KSRTC property.

Comparative figures of the cases reported during the year 2013-14 and 2012-13 are shown in Table-33.

TABLE – 33

Sl. No.

Nature of cases Number of cases

2013-14 2012-13

1 Theft of KSRTC property 9 11

2

Misappropriation of KSRTC property: a) Misappropriation by the employees other than conductors. b) Misappropriation by conductors

Total

4

5

3 1

9 4

3 Loss or damage to KSRTC property. 10 196

4 Total number of cases (1 to 3) 28 211

5 Total amount involved (Rs.in lakh) 75.50 44.98

10.1.2 The Security staff also reported other cases wherein employees of the Corporation involved and the de-

tails as compared to corresponding period of previous year are shown in Table-34.

TABLE– 34

Sl. No. Nature of cases

Number of cases

2013-14 2012-13

1 Assault 19 14

2 Rude behavior 16 6

3 Other miscellaneous cases 75 46

Total number of cases(1to3) 110 66

10.1.3 The department ensured proper departmental action against errant employees by initiating disciplinary

action. In case of theft and misappropriation, complaints were lodged in respective jurisdictional police stations

against erring employees and offending outsiders for ensuring legal action against them.

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10.1.4 ANALYSIS OF WORK DONE BY THE SECURITY PERSONNEL:

During the year, security staff of the operating divisions and Regional Workshops have detected and

reported cases of theft, misappropriation, loss and damage of KSRTC property. The details are as under.

a) Theft of KSRTC Property:

The details of theft cases reported and enquired into during 2013-14 as compared to previous year are

furnished in Table-35.

TABLE-35

Year No. of cases

Amount of property involved

(Rs.in lakh)

No. of employees involved

No. of outsiders involved

2013-14 09 3.62 10 4

2012-13 11 1.08 11 4

b) Misappropriation:

(i) Other than conductors :

Details of misappropriation cases reported against the employees other than conductors in 2013-14 and

the related figures of previous year are given in Table-36.

TABLE – 36

Year No. of cases Amount involved

(Rs. in lakh)

2013-14 4 0.37

2012-13 3 1.10

(ii) Conductors :

Details of misappropriation cases reported against conductors in 2013-14 and the related figures of

previous year are given in Table-37.

Table-37

Year No. of cases Amount involved (Rs. in lakh)

2013-14 5 0.67

2012-13 1 0.05

c) Loss or damages to KSRTC property:

4 cases of loss or damage to KSRTC property due to agitation, strike, fire, etc., involving an amount of

Rs.18.05 lakh were reported during the year 2013-14 as against 189 cases involving an amount of Rs. 1258.90

lakh (which includes revenue loss of Rs.1213.92 lakh due to strike and agitation) during previous year.

10.1.5 FIRE ACCIDENTS:

6 cases of fire accidents were reported during the year 2013-14 involving loss of property worth of Rs.6.40

lakh as against 7 cases of fire accidents reported involving loss of property worth of Rs.0.18 lakh during

2012-13.

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10.1.6 DACOITY/ROBBERY:

During the year 2013-14 and 2012-13 no dacoity/robbery case was reported in the Corporation.

10.2.0 VIGILANCE SECTION:

10.2.1 The department takes cognizance of the petitions received and information gathered on various acts of

omissions and commissions on the part of the officers and officials of KSRTC in their discharge of duties,

indulging in corrupt practices etc., and arranges for proper enquiries. 365 petitions of all types were received

during the year 2013-14, out of which 293 petitions were referred for enquiry. 50 petitions were forwarded to

NWKRTC, 94 petitions to NEKRTC and 7 petitions to BMTC for action at their end. In 81 cases, enquiry reports

were sent to various disciplinary authorities for initiating action against the employees. 107 enquiry reports were

closed. 105 petitions were pending with Deputy Chief Security & Vigilance Officers/Security & Vigilance Offic-

ers/ Divisional Security Inspectors of various divisions at enquiry stage.

In order to receive and manage information on various issues which affect the bus operations viz., acci-

dents, breakdowns, destructive illegal acts such as strikes, agitations, dharnas etc. survivellance system at

Kempegowda Bus Station and Mysore City Bus Station are connected to the Central Control Room at the

central office by making use of high end network technology for effective monitoring of the activities at these bus

stations round the clock from the central office.

10.2.2 LINE CHECKING :

The line checking staff and security & vigilance staff detect and report cases, during their line checking

duties, of pilferage by crew. Emphasis has been laid to check pilferprone conductors and drivers. The details

are as shown in Table – 38.

TABLE – 38

Year No. of buses

checked

No. of pilferage

cases detected

Pilferage amount involved

(Rs. in lakh)

Penalty imposed

(Rs. in lakh)

Passengers penalized

2013-14 2012-13

654367 687669

74496 75817

13.28 12.70

107.36 96.37

98658 107562

10.2.3 PREVENTIVE CHECKS:

Preventive checks have been conducted to ensure correctness of supply of HSD and its proper accountal.

Details of preventive checks made as compared to previous year are as under.

Sl. No.


1 Checks on underground HSD tank 125 696

2 Checks on IOC tankers enroute -- 248

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10.2.4 DETECTION OF CASES OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION:

In order to ensure road safety and to avoid accidents, a scheme of identification of alcoholics and their

treatment has been started. The security staff are supplied with breath analysers to detect consumption of

alcoholic drinks by the employees while on duty. A programme of de-addiction called “Workplace Alcohol

Prevention Programme and Activities (WAPPA)” has been continued during the year under review. Regular

and extensive checkings were conducted by the Security staff. In all 14360 checks on employees were made

with breath analyser. 33 cases of drunken while on duty were detected and the employees were sent to de-

addiction centers to undergo the treatment to bring such employees to main stream.

10.2.5 ACCIDENTS:

The department has taken up investigations of genuineness of the claims made by the petitioners in MVC

cases and as per Circular No.182 dt.15-5-2005 security officials visit fatal accident spot and conduct investiga-

tion to know the causes of accidents. During investigation reports were received in 226 fatal accident cases.

Action on the guilty drivers has been under progress by the concerned disciplinary authorities.

10.2.6 ACTION ON THE REPORTS OF SECURITY & VIGILANCE STAFF:

The department had referred the reports submitted by security & vigilance personnel to the competent

disciplinary authorities for initiation of disciplinary action against the defaulters. The disposal particulars of the

cases referred to various disciplinary authorities during the year are as follows.

a) Dismissal 07

b) Termination/removal 02

c) Pay reduction 153

d) Recovery from pay 934

e) Postponement of increment 68

f) Censure 108

g) Fine 74

h) Exoneration 16

i) Reverted to lower post —

10.2.7 SUO-MOTO ENQURIES:

In view of repeated allegations/complaints received from various corners regarding corrupt activities at

depot/division level, a special drive was conducted on 12 various points and 99 enquiry reports were sent to the

concerned disciplinary authorities for initiating suitable disciplinary action against the erred employees/officers

during the year.

10.2.8 DETECTION OF CASES OF SMOKING:

During the year the Security & Vigilance Officers/officials of operating divisions detected 16438 cases

against smokers in various bus stands and collected fine of Rs. 32.88 lakh.

10.2.9 AWARDS:

During the year, in all 43 employees/officers of Security & Vigilance department were sanctioned reward

amounting to Rs.23650/- in appreciation of their initiative and good work in detecting various cases of theft,

pilferage etc.,

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CHAPTER-11 ENVIRONMENT INITIATIVES

Environmental initiatives undertaken by the Corporation during the year 2013-14 are detailed below.

11.0 Afforestation:

Targets were given to carry out afforestation activity in all the units. Afforestation programme has been

in progress. About 2600 saplings were planted at Bus Station/Depot/Divisional Office/Workshop areas of the

Corporation during the year.

11.1 Smoke Emission Checks:

The Corporation continued the programme of routine/surprise smoke emission checks at Bus Stations/

Depots covering the entire fleet at regular intervals during the year. Totally 93499 vehicles were checked for

smoke emission levels ( shown below graphically) during the year under report and out of which 128 (0.14%)

buses found to be slightly above the limit. These buses were attended to and put back to operation.

The limit of smoke level of heavy duty diesel vehicles being 65 Hartridge, no vehicle above the norm was

allowed to operate. All the vehicles were tested for emission level and a PUC (Pollution Under Control) sticker

was displayed on each of the vehicles. A reward of Rs.1000/- to any person identifying the operation of vehicle

with black smoke is in force. Upgraded smoke meters are provided to all the depots.

11.2. Surprise Emission Checks:

Three surprise smoke emission check programmes were organized during the year at major bus stations

of the Corporation. 11747 buses were susprise checked out of which 112 buses were found above the norms (>

65 Hardridge units). Corrective action was taken at Depot/Division level and put them back to operation with

prescribed norms.

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11.3. Testing of HSD:

As many as 1803 HSD samples collected from various depots of the Corporation were checked for quality

of the fuel supplied. Samples of HSD and Ethanol blended diesel were also tested. The following points are

tested in HSD samples.

a) Flash point.

b) ASTM density at 15 0 C Kg/m3.

c) Kinematic Viscosity at 40 0 C CST.

d) Distillation 90% volume recovery at 366 0 C IBP C.

Fuel quality tests are carried out regularly. An average of 150 samples are tested every month. The oil

companies are alerted for variations observed in the quality of fuel. Alternate fuels like Ethanol and Bio-diesel

are tested for IS standards.

11.4. Pure Drinking Water RO/DF Plant:

During the year, 12 drinking water RO/DF of 500 LPH water plant were installed at rural bus stations,

funded by the department of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj under NRDWP Coverage and Quality

Programme.

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11.5. Rain Water Harvesting:

Rain water harvesting has been implemented at some of the Depots/Bus stations/ Divisions of KSRTC.

The decision has already been taken to install rain water unit to all the existing buildings in a phased manner

and invariably at all the new upcoming constructions.

11. 6. Water Softeners Test :

Quality of water from sources like borewell, open well and other sources of all depots of the Corporation

were tested for hardness, fluoride, PH and chloride results. Softeners are being provided wherever the quality

of water is poor/bad. Presently, 14 depots are equipped with water softeners/defloride plants to avoid corrosion

of bus body and paint due to hard water.

11.7. Water Recycling Plant:

Water recycling plants are installed for reuse of water used for bus wash in 28 depots and in remaining

50 depots the work is under progress.

11.8. Bio-diesel/Alternate Fuels:

Alternate fuel trials with Bio-diesel (in the ratio of 90:10) were completed with excellent results. Totally 5

depots were identified in the first phase of implementation using Bio-diesel in the ratio of 10% (B10). Due to non-

availability of diesel at bunks of identified depots, the activity of blending was temporarily stopped during the

year.

11.9. Diesel Ethanol Blend:

Ethanol is blended with diesel at (7.7% Ethanol + 0.5% solubilizer + 91.8% diesel). Totally 21 depots are

commissioned for blending of Ethonol diesel. Due to non-availability of diesel at bunks of identified depots,

blending activity is temporarily stopped during the year.

Sl. No.

Division Depot No. of Depots

1 Mandya Mandya Maddur

2

2 Chikkaballapura Chikkaballapura Chintamani Doddaballapura

3

Total 5

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11.10. Solar Lighting System:

45 numbers of 2 KWP and 126 numbers of 300W solar lights have been installed in the various rural bus

stations and depots under MNRE funded project. Energy audit is carried out at depots, divisional workshops

and central office for conservation and optimisation of energy conservation.

11.11. Disposal of Waste:

A scientific method has been adopted for disposal of hazardous waste like used lubricants, scrap

batteries, besides disposal of tyres, automobile scrap etc. Returns are filed to KSPCB on regular basis.

11.12 ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001 / ISO 9001:

OHSAS-18001: 2007 certification has been obtained for the Central Office and ISO 9001/2008 and ISO

14001: 2004 for Regional Work Shop, Bangalore. Periodic audit for the certification is carried out.

11.13. Seminars and Conferences:

Conferences were organized every year on the world environment day. Upgradation of skill on new tech-

nologies is in continuous process. The world environment day was celebrated on 5th of june 2013 by planting

of saplings at Depot-1 of Bangalore © division.

11.14. Innovative Projects:

The environment-friendly Phenol bonded densified compressed bamboo mat boards as per IS 13958:

1994 are being used as bus flooring, which is much superior and better than the conventional compressed ply

boards in respect of strength, longer durability, better dimensional stability and fuel efficiency( lighter than ply

boards by 15%).

Diesel particulate filters for Ethanol dozed vehicles of Mysore city are used to reduce smoke emission.

Flame arrestors for ethanol dozed vehicles of Mysore city are used to ensure safety.

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CHAPTER-12 INFORMATION TECHONOLOGY

12.0 KSRTC has adopted information technology in its day-to-day operations and brought every staff under the

information technology net. KSRTC is the leading state transport undertaking in the country to adopt information

and communications technology in its administrative and operational processes. For its IT-enabled projects,

KSRTC has received applause and many S.T.Us are following KSRTC’s IT way. KSRTC has been leveraging

on Information technology in its various progressive projects and the details of developments made during the

year under report is given below.

12.1 Any Where Any Time Advance Reservation (AWATAR):

“Any where Any Time Advance Reservation” system was continued during the year 2013-14. It is web

based passenger seat reservation system developed for KSRTC reservation system. AWATAR passenger

reservation system facilitates online booking of passenger seats through KSRTC counters, franchisee counters,

Bangalore One counters, Via-FlightRaja counters (B2B and B2C), integration with redBus, Abhibus, busindia.com

for online booking, mobile booking and e-booking by individuals. Tickets can be booked 30 days in advance

including return journey tickets from selected destinations. Popularized the paperless ticketing and e-ticket

passenger can now travel in the bus by showing SMS delivered to them on confirmation of the tickets booked,

contributing for green revolution.

12.2 Prayanothsava - rewarding frequent commuters:

To reward the frequent traveler “Prayanothsava- Travel More Save More” scheme was introduced, which

offers 30% discount for the 4th travel with KSRTC. For the benefit of commuters to avoid weekend rush KSRTC

introduced “Prayanothsava-beat the weekend rush” scheme, which offers 10% discount on ticket fare for the

commuters who travel from Tuesday to Thursday. The offer was initiated for honouring frequent commuters

through this friendly measure.

12.3 AWATAR Upgradation - Increase in the coverage of AWATAR:

To support more number of concurrent users, AWATAR application was upgraded from 500 concurrent

users to 3000 concurrent users, scalable upto 5000 concurrent users on demand. The total counters increased

from 758 to the current 796. The number of registered e-booking users also rose to 27 lakh as on date com-

pared to 25 lakh of previous year.

12.4 Net Banking Facility for Ticket Booking:

KSRTC offered payment mode option through net/internet banking for the online users to reserve a ticket

in a convenient way, which gives complete control over bank accounts online. The net banking gives more

comfortable, convenience, flexibility to book a ticket anywhere, anytime. Since all payment details are recorded,

no additional effort is required for keeping track of payments. It is fast and saves valuable time. Around 50

banks in the State, are included for net banking facility.

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12.5 Additional Payment Gateway enabled for Booking:

In KSRTC booking payment mode, passenger can use debit card with VISA/ Master logo provided and

also can use credit card issued by any bank in India with VISA/Master/logo. Ticket can be booked through any

of the banks payment gateway viz., ICICI, Axis Bank or Central Bank of India.

12.6 SAKAL Implementation:

As per the Karnataka Guarantee of Services to Citizens Act, 2011, all the services related to KSRTC viz.,

issue of bus passes to school children, Accident Relief Fund, issue of bus passes to physically challenged,

issue of free bus passes to freedom fighters, issue of free bus passes to blind persons, issue of Rs. 2000/-

worth of free bus coupons to wife/widow of freedom fighters are implemented under SAKAL portal. Information

Technology department has provided all technical support towards implementation of SAKAL.

12.7. Mobile based Application: “URL based mobile booking application” Andriod and windows based mobile

application for booking and cancellation of tickets were implemented in AWATAR application.

12.8. KSWAN: 140 locations in KSRTC are covered under the Karnataka State Wide Area Network (KSWAN)

internet connectivity provided by e-governance for the implementation of centralization of all IT initiative.

12.9 Guest Users Booking: KSRTC introduced online booking by guest users (unregistered users) to increase the

reach of advance booking to its commuters on its website, www.ksrtc.in. e-booking as guest user is featured for

those users not having valid login user id to continue the booking process without registration.

12.10. AWATAR Performance:

Seats booked ( in lakh) Revenue realised ( Rs. in lakh)

12.11. Depot Computerisation System (DCS) :

Training was provided to all staff working in depots & divisions towards DCS implementation & mainte-

nance.

User manual was prepared and circulated to all depots and divisions for smooth implementation and

maintenance of DCS.

Action was taken to implement all modules of DCs at depots.

Computerized duty rota counseling system has been implemented in all the depots.

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Necessary IT infrastructure was provided to new depots.

Bluetooth enabled ETMs were supplied to depots, which help in transferring ticket data online to the

central server by integrating ETMs with VTMS.

Leave management KIOSK was installed in Depot-1 of Bangalore © division on pilot basis which

enables crew to avail different types of leave. It helps to achieve transparency in leave management at

depots. It will be extended to other depots of the Corporation after its successful implementation in the

depot.

12.12 Recruitment:

I T department coordinates for online application development and receipt of applications from candi-

dates applying for various posts including officers & supervisors through www.ksrtcjobs.com

During the year, 2013-14 automated computerized test was conducted for selecting the security

guards.

It co-ordinates for smooth running of recruitment process by establishing & maintaining automated

driving track at Hassan for selection of drivers & drivers-cum-conductor.

IT department developed an exclusive software for counseling of selected supervisory staff, security

gaurds, drivers and drivers-cum-conductor at its in-house which helps in opting depots and divisions

according to their choice. This transparent process received a lot of applause from the public and

candidates.

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CHAPTER-13 GENERAL

13.1.0. PRINTING PRESS:

The KST Press at Bangalore functions as an independent unit attached to the Central Office. As at the end

of the year 2013-14 the press had a staff strength of 84 employees.

13.1.1. PRODUCTION :

The itemwise production details during the year under report as compared with those of previous year are

furnished below in Table-39.

TABLE – 39

Sl. No.

Items 2013-14 2012-13

1 Loose forms 303.65 249.70

2 Pads 0.68 0.54

3 Books, registers and others 4.31 7.36

4 Ticket books 96.23 90.19

5 Ticket and luggage books supplied to other divisions/Corporations.

95.48 88.50

6 Luggage books 0.07 0.11

Total 500.42 436.40

(Rs.in Lakh)

13.1.2. VALUE OF TICKET BOOKS SUPPLIED:

The conversion value of ticket books of various denominations supplied to operating units of the Corpora-

tion during 2013-14 was Rs.1.77 crore as against Rs.1.31 crore of last year.

13.1.3. ADDITIONAL WORKS UNDERTAKEN:

During the year under report, the printing and supply of stationery, audit reports, Board meeting notices,

Annual Administration Report, visiting cards, invitation cards, letter heads, monthly passes, scribbling pads,

index sheet forms, Board meeting index sheets, vakalath forms, enquiry notices and new year greeting cards

were taken up.

13.1.4. REVENUE EARNED FROM OTHER ORGANISATION JOBS:

During the year under report KST Press took the printing work of other transport undertakings such as

NWKRTC, NEKRTC and BMTC and earned an amount of Rs.269.18 lakh. The details are shown in Table-40.

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13.1.5. None of the machineries was scrapped during the year 2013-14.

13.1.6 DETAILS OF RAW METERIALS PURCHASED & CONSUMED:

The details of raw materials purchased and consumed during the year compared to previous year are as

under.

Sl. No.

Description 2013-14 2012-13

1 Paper used for printing of tickets in self driven rotary & letter press ticket machines.

132579 Kg. 141782 Kg.

2 Paper used for printing of stationery . 309642 Kg. 254486 Kg.

Total 442221 Kg.. 396268 Kg.

3

Expenditure incurred on purchase of raw materials like ink, paper, nylo plate, spare parts, ETM reels, computer stationery, pay slips, advance reservation tickets etc.

Rs.568.65 lakh Rs.472.20 lakh

13.2.0. LAW:

The Corporation has 8619 cases pending before various courts as on 31-03-2014. These cases have

been pending from the level of trial courts to the Supreme Court. The trial court cases are dealt at divisional

level by the Law Officers/Assistant Law Officers working at the divisional level by coordinating with the panel

advocates. Appeals, writ petitions and cases before the Supreme Court are dealt at the law department at

central office level. The above cases comprise of labour court cases, motor vehicle claim cases, workmen’s

compensation, gratuity, consumer forum and commercial cases, original suits etc.

M.V.C Cases Pending before MACTs :

As on 31-03-2013, 3600 MVC cases were pending before various MACTs. During the year under report

1476 cases were received, 1424+59* cases were disposed of and out of which 436 cases were decided in

favour of the Corporation and 988 against the Corporation. The divisionwise details are furnished in Table - 41.

Sl. No.

Organisation

Revenue earned by supplying

tickets

Revenue earned by supplying

stationery Total

1 B.M.T.C. 23.48 101.68 125.16

2 N.E.K.R.T.C. 1.39 59.36 60.75

3 N.W.K.R.T.C. 0.58 82.69 83.27

Total 25.45 243.73 269.18

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TABLE- 41

Matters Pending before Labour Courts/Industrial Tribunals :

2516 cases were pending as on 31-03-2013 and during the year 721 cases were received. 598 labour

court cases were decided in favour of KSRTC as against 886+11 disposals during the year. The divisionwise

details are furnished in Table - 42.

TABLE- 42

* 11 are transferred cases

** 207 cases are serial application cases filed under section 33(2) (b) before labour courts.

Division Pending

as on 31-03-13

Received during the year

2013-14

Disposed during the year Pending as on

31-03-14 For Against Total

Bangalore Central 406 132 51 108 159+21* 358

Ramanagara 324 97 39 77 116+6* 299

Tumkur 246 68 29 80 109 205

Kolar 282 67 7 52 59 290

Chikkaballapura 244 88 39 58 97 235

Mysore City Transport 135 39 2 27 29 145

Mysore Rural 174 128 7 58 65+32* 205

Mandya 242 88 16 53 69 261

Chamarajanagar 164 114 12 43 55 223

Hassan 251 122 39 99 138 235

Chikkamagalur 330 135 67 142 209 256

Mangalore 268 106 66 42 108 266

Puttur 192 77 18 50 68 201

Davangere 342 215 44 99 143 414

Total 3600 1476 436 988 1424+59* 3593

Division Pending

as on 31-03-13

Received during

the year



Bangalore Central 526 122 90 32 122+2* 524

Ramanagara 108 23 14 26 53+3* 88

Tumkur 156+65* 37 10 11 21 172

Kolar 191+73** 28 20 57 77 142

Chikkaballapura 108+52** 67 20 20 40 135

Mysore City Transport 121 55 77 13 90+2* 84

Mysore Rural 125 29 71 14 85 69

Mandya 45+73** 21 20 12 32 34

Chamarajnagara 19 15 9 9 18 16

Hassan 312 52 138 13 151 213

Chikkamagalur 178 19 62 23 85 112

Mangalore 66 33 7 6 13+4* 82

Puttur 30 7 7 10 17 20

Davangere 324 213 53 42 95 442

Total 2309+207** 721 598 288 886+11* 2133

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Original Suits pertaining to Commercial Establishments and Land Matters:

As on 31-03-2013, there were 35 original suits pertaining to commercial establishments and land matters

pending at divisional level. 6 cases were received during 2013-14. Out of these cases, 6 cases were disposed

in favour of the Corporation and 27 cases were pending as on 31-3-2013. Divisionwise cases of commercial

establishments and land matters pending are given at Table-43.

TABLE- 43

Gratuity Matters Pending at Divisional Level:

There were 819 gratuity cases of divisions pending before various controlling authorities and appellate

authorities at High Court as on 31-03-2013. 440 cases were received during the year 2013-14. 442 cases

were disposed of, out of which 67 cases were decided in favour of the Corporation during year under report.

Divisionwise gratuity cases pending are given at Table-43a.

Division Pending

as on 31-03-13 Received during

the year

Disposed during the year Pending as on 31-03-13

For Against Total

Bangalore Central 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ramanagara 0 0 0 0 0 0

Tumkur 1 1 1 0 1 0

Kolar 0 0 0 0 0 1



Mysore Rural 15 0 2 6 8 7

Mandya 0 2 0 0 0 2


Hassan 0 0 0 0 0 0

Chikkamagalur 3 0 0 2 2 1

Mangalore 0 0 0 0 0 0

Puttur 0 0 0 0 0 0

Davangere 2 0 0 0 0 2

Total 35 6 6 8 14 27

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TABLE- 43a

Cases Pending before High Courts and the Supreme Court :

Further, the number of cases pertaining to accident, service, labour and commercial matters disposed in

favour/against KSRTC and pending before High Courts/ the Supreme Court as on 31-03-2013 and the success

rate before High Courts for the period from 01-04-2013 to 31-03-2014 are shown in Table – 44 and Table-45

respectively. Two gratuity cases were pending before the Supreme Court

Division Pending

as on 31-03-13

Received during

the year



Bangalore Central 177 108 6 65 71 214

Ramanagara 89 13 2 22 24 78

Tumkur 90 25 0 23 23 92

Kolar 27 48 2 37 39 36



Mysore Rural 68 32 6 35 41 59

Mandya 8 15 0 10 10 13


Hassan 34 26 7 18 25 35

Chikkamagalore 42 14 1 24 25 31

Mangalore 6 1 0 2 2 5

Puttur 0 0 0 0 0 0

Davangere 86 64 19 7 26 124

Total 819 440 67 375 442 817

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TABLE -44

Table – 45

Success Rate of Cases before High Courts

Labour 91.1%

Service 94.9%

Accident (MFA) 34.0%

Commercial 75.0%

Gratuity 79.2%

Overall 60.9%

13.3.0 MARKETING & COMMUTER RELATIONS:

Redressal of passenger grievances, dissipating information regarding services, formation of package tours

and innovating new market for the services are the main functions of the Marketing and Commuter Releation

Department. Marketing strategies adopted during the year 2013-14 are as under.

Particulars

Cases pending

as on 31-03-13

Received during the year

No of cases disposed during the year

Pending as on

31-03-14 Favour Against Total

1. Accident matters

MFAs before High Court 995 526 137 266 403 1118

SLPs before Supreme Court 27 6 2 4 6 27

2. Service matters

WPs/WAs before High Court

86 138 94 5 99 125

SLPs before Supreme Court

6 0 0 0 0 5

3. Labour matters

WPs/WAss before High Court 417 135 194 19 213 339


4. Commercial matters

WPs/WAs in High Court 45 25 9 3 12 58


5. Gratuity matters

WPs/WAs in High Court 65 54 38 10 48 71


Total High Court cases 1608 878 472 303 775 1711

Total Supreme Court cases 41 17 3 4 7 51

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13.3.1 Branding:

Flybus related work:

Branding of Flybus service from BIAL to Mysore was taken up and completed.

Action taken to tie up with in-bus catering.

Branding publicity was undertaken for Flybus through website, Google Adwords, press media, KIAL

portal etc.,

Branding publicity was undertaken at Mysore hotels & local channels.

Opened Flybus advance reservation counter at Bangalore International Airport for the benefit of commut-

ers.

Wide publicity through motorized rotating glow sign box, advertisement in Mysore TV channels, leaflets,

hoardings, social media network like facebook, twitter, etc., was given for Flybus service.

Action taken to display live feed of flight schedule in the bus and bus station of Mysore.

13.3.2 Mysore Dasara Packages:

Introduced special package tour services at Mysore for commuters, with online booking facility namely

Giridarshni, Jaladarshni, Devadarshni and Nagaradarshini during Dasara.

Around 20% of seats were booked online for these packages.

Novel concept of “Mysore on Wheels” received good response.

KSRTC has geo-fenced the tourist places: This is first in India. This is also first time in Karnataka that Hop

On-Hop Off service was introduced in the city circuit.

Promotional activities: Hop On- Hop Off Mysore bus services were taken up during Dasara 2013 in

Mysore.

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13.3.3 Innovative Marketing Programs:

Initiated action to provide pick up and drop facility through taxis for premium bus passengers, through

tenders.

Initiated action for Bangalore- Tirupathi and Tirupathi-Bangalore package services.

Initiated action to distribute Kannada magazines free of cost for Airavata bus passengers.

Introduced passengers real time feedback and video on demand solution, to enhance travel experience

in premium services.

Initiated real time feedback collection mechanism for getting opinion from passengers while travelling.

13.3.4. Value Added Services:

The following initiatives are taken to attract more commuters towards KSRTC services and to provide

value added services to commuters.

Complimentary copies of the ‘Week’ magazine and other periodicals at zero cost to Flybus commuters.

Complimentary copies of ‘Sudha’ & ‘Mayura’ magazines at zero cost for Volvo bus commuters.

Complimentary copies of ‘Travelogue’- a biannual travel and tourism magazine at zero cost for Airavat

bus commuters.

‘Oshiboro’ wet towels which are customized with KSRTC brand are distributed free of cost to Flybus,

Superia & Bliss passengers.

‘UNIBIC’ cookies are distributed to Flybus and premium bus commuters at zero cost.

To provide guidance to commuters, the information regarding pick-up points and wayside restaurants,

alongwith photographs, are posted on Google maps.

13.3.5. Safety Measures:

To provide guidance and create awareness amongst commuters about safety on board and safety on

road, Safety on-Board tips are posted on Facebook, twitter and KSRTC homepage.

Inside the buses, layout of the bus to identify the location of emergency exits, fire extinguishers, roof

hatch and main door, and safety tips in case of emergency regarding main door, roof hatch exit, seat belts

and fire extinguishers are displayed on online social media tools like Facebook, twitter.

A video film was produced on safety measures. It is posted on website and social media. This video is

played before the start of journey in premium buses.

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1. Website of KSRTC:

KSRTC website: Implemented website, concentrating more on user-friendly booking interface for online

users. Undertaken user interface changes in service availability pages, booking pages as per interna-

tional business portal standard.

Dynamic service search/booking facility: Modified the booking process of dynamic service search/book-

ing in-line of international standard way of user friendly booking process.

Website updation: Implemented KSRTC website through content management system for dynamic data

updation on static pages. Website updation is done as and when the data is received from various de-

partments.

Website campaign: Implemented banners on the website on every occasion to promote any special

service details, peak season campaign, loyalty programs etc.,

2. Additional revenue through advertisement on KSRTC website:

Banner space provided to makemytrip hotel booking webpage link and Savari ARI car hiring web page

link as an advertisement in KSRTC website and earned around Rs. 1.5 lakh per month for each adver-

tisement.

3. Travel planning solution:

Implemented travel planning solution to provide the interactive web based solution for the users using

advanced algorithms to generate fully customized travel itineraries based on a tourist’s preferences and

constraints to drive more traffic to KSRTC’s website and earned Rs. 1.5 lakh per month.

4. Digital media marketing:

Search engine optimization: Implemented SEO to increase page rankings in all popular search engines,

for keywords related to bus transport and for top destination on both offsite and onsite optimization.

Providing meta tags in all relevant pages of website, directory submission, content development for the

website pages etc., have been undertaken.

Google Adwords: Implemented Google Adwords campaign to KSRTC to drive more conversions, in-

crease the conversion rate, optimization of cost per conversion etc.,

Text and image ads: Implemented text and display network, Adwords campaign for KSRTC services on

Google Search engine as a sponsored link on Google.

Ads on Google places: Implemented Google ads for KSRTC reservation counters as sponsored link to

facilitate users to get information about KSRTC reservation counters on Google places.

Google ads for call centre for call extension: Implemented Google ads for call centre to make aware of

our customer service.

Site links extensions: Implemented KSRTC services campaign in the external web pages.

5. Map based services:

Counters: All KSRTC reservation counters on Google maps to provide complete details of the location of

ticketing counters to the passenger have been adopted.

Dynamic map based booking: Implemented dynamic map based booking facility for online users to pro-

vide information about services operated, through Google map. It displays route schedule, number of

services, timings, via place, distance, pick-up points and other travel related details and leads to booking.

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6. Mobile campaign: Implemented mobile marketing, which engage commuters with updates and messages,

remind commuters about schedules and delays, sending m-ticket, SMS alerts on ticket confirmation and cancel-

lation etc. As a green evolution in e-ticket, implemented & popularised paperless ticketing.

7. Feedback management:

Social media marketing: Social media marketing is successfully implemented and maintained for effec-

tive/constant communication with the online users. Social media channels used are Facebook, Twitter,

You Tube, LinkedIn, Google Plus etc., tweets on Twitter, Facebook and other social network are updated

regularly.

CRM with call centre: Call centre is successfully implemented and monitored to create better customer

relationship with commuters and the same is integrated with AWATAR online reservation system.

8. Loyalty programs

Implemented loyalty scheme in Awatar application, to reward frequent traveler “Prayanothsava- Travel

More Save More” scheme, which offers 30% discount for the 4th travel with KSRTC and for the benefit of

commuters to avoid weekend rush, “Prayanothsava-Beat the weekend Rush” scheme is implemented,

which offers 10% discount on ticket fare for the commuters who travel from Tuesday to Thursday.

Implemented new reward scheme for the first time in KSRTC for top 11 online users, who booked maxi-

mum number of tickets through AWATAR application by issuing appreciation letters and free passes for

return trip.

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9. Other work related to online marketing & online presence:

Maintenance of website and keyword of KSRTC to guard against website hackers and initiate legal

proceedings, if required.

Creating branding of KSRTC related words in the online media presence.

10. Market research:

Conducted market survey/research study for identifying causes for decline in revenue from premium

segment by external consultant. Implemented the recommendation as to web page given by the consult-

ants.

Based on recommendation, action was initiated to provide entertainment by inviting tenders in Sarige

buses.

Based on the findings of market research to facilitate commuters, it was proposed to introduce travel

planning solution on KSRTC homepage.

13.3.6 Training:

Training on soft skills was organized at the Central Training Institute for crew to enable them to build good

relationship with commuters.

13.3.7. Trademark and Patent related Work:

Trademark related work for obtaining trademark for KSRTC branded service and also renewal of trade-

mark of existing brands of KSRTC was taken up.

Taken initiative to obtain trademark for KSRTC Flybus so as to protect name, brand and design of Flybus

from competitors. Further, taken initiatative to obtain patent for AWATAR & automated drivers recruit-

ment track system.

13.3.8. Exhibitions and Publicity:

Action was taken for publishing of corporate brochure, award brochure, transport brochure to give wide

publicity about Corporation’s services and facilities, designed hoardings and displayed them at major bus

stations.

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13.3.9. Digital Marketing and Online Reservation System:

Online visibility, awareness about the brand and online reach was expanded through website, digital and

social marketing media.

Better customer relationship with commuters is created through the implementation of feedback man-

agement (call centre, social media and online chat services).

Through CRM call centre system, it achieved better relation with commuters and also helping KSRTC for

complaint registration and tracking system.

Social media marketing has helped to increase traffic to KSRTC website, promote offers and also for

feedback management. So far around 17500 users like KSRTC’s facebook services, around 1300

followers are present in the twitter account.

Google adwords has been helping in creating awareness globally about KSRTC services and offers,

counter details, call centre details on Google search page and robust brand monitoring. Through this

campaign, the Corporation realized a revenue of Rs. 1007.91 lakh (400* 2,51,979) during the year and

also about Rs. 45.35 lakh (4.5% of revenue realized) was saved as franchisee commission.

SEO has helped to increase the online presence, increase the relevancy and ranking on search engine to

increase load factor and booking of seats.

Loyalty scheme has increased the traffic to KSRTC and built the relationship of the user with KSRTC.

After implementation of Prayanothsava scheme around 3 lakh new users were registered with KSRTC.

All the above initiatives helped KSRTC to increase traffic to reservation system. The gist as per the

Google analytics reports are given below.

Clicks 20,80,163

Impressions 2,17,20,256

Converted clicks 2,51,979

Keywords 20,130

Sl. No.

Particulars 2013-14

1 Total users visited KSRTC website 142.30 lakh

2 Users from india 133.89 lakh

3 Users visited KSRTC website other than INDIA/globally 8.41 lakh

4 Daily user visits (avg) 1.00 lakh

5 Users visited mobile pages of KSRTC 55.42 %

6 Increase in new visitors visited KSRTC webpage after optimization of UI of booking process compared to previous year

44.28%

7 Users visited webpage through direct link of KSRTC website. 56.5 %

8 Users visited through the paid links (Google Adwords) 19.6%

9 Users visited through SEO optimization 17.4%

10 Visitors visited through the display network/ads in external webpage 6.5%

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13.3.10 Awards:

The Corporation bagged the following awards for its outstanding performance over the years.

Union Transport Minister’s Trophy for the lowest accident record in 1998-2001.

Parisara Award by the Govt. of Karnataka-2001.

IRTE Prince Michael International Road Safety Award-2002.

Safety Award by the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport 2001-02.

Petroleum Conservation Research Association Award-2001-02 & 2002-03.

Golden Peacock Environment Management Award-2003.

Golden Peacock Eco Innovation Award - 2004.

Runner-up award from PCRA for the best improvement in HSD KMPL during 2001-02.

Winner Award from PCRA for the best improvement in HSD KMPL during 2002-03 & 2003-04.

OSHAS 18001, ISO 14001 & 9001 Certification for conformance towards occupational health & safety

management system standards.

Safety Innovation Award for safety & quality by the Institute of Engineers, New Delhi-2006.

Dubai Best Practices Award by Dubai Municipality for environment management through multi pronged

strategy in India-2006.

EMPI Indian Express Indian Innovation Award-2006, New Delhi.

Bagged Award for Excellence-2008 from the Ministry of Urban Development, Central Government, for

introducing 100% Electronic Ticketing Machine to issue tickets in Mysore city for city operations-

2008.

Award for Excellence-2009 in Urban Transport Projects under JnNURM initiatives for urban transport

projects-2009, and Karnataka is the first state which implemented Automated Electronic Driving Test

System for the recruitment of drivers in State Road Transport Corporation.

Golden Peacock Innovative Product/Service Award-2010.

National Award for exemplary implementation of e-Governance initiatives in 2013-14 among PSUs cat-

egory by DAR&PG, GOI for web based passenger reservation system.

Best Transport Corporation Award-2010 from the British Quality Foundation

Annual Chief Minister’s Ratna Award-2013-14 for best performing meritorious State Public Sector Enter-

prise from the Govt. of Karnataka.

Golden Peacock Eco-Innovation Award 2010 for eco-friendly measures.

Green Warrior Award from the Deccan Chronicle Green Award initiative

mBillionth South Asia-2010 Award in recognition of AWATAR Mobile booking.

Earth Care Award –2010 for innovation in environment and climate protection.

India Pride Award-2010 for infrastructure development and transportation.

Golden Peacock Eco Innovation Award-2010.

The World is Open Award-2010 for successful implementation of ETM

Mantan South Asia Award-2010 for AWATAR implementation

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Award of Excellence by the Ministry of Urban Development, Govt. of India- 2010 for clean development

mechanism

Public Relation Council of India (PRCI)- Best Public Service CampaignAward-2010.

Public Relation Council of India- Best Corporate Brochure Award-2010.

Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award- 2009

Asia’s Best Employer Award-2011.

Edward de Bone’s Award-2010.

RASBIC Award 2010

Global HR Excellence Award 2010

UITP Political Commitment Award 2010

National 1st FIEO and Telecom Technology Award for successful implementation of mobile booking by

the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, GOI.

Volvo Sustainable Mobility Award-2011 for successful implementation of city service in Tumkur and Hassan

cities.

Award for Excellence-2011 for a unique public transport initiative in providing sustainable mobility for

medium and small towns.

ASRTU National Award for making highest profit among STUs.

PRCI Best Coffee Table Book Gold Award 2012.

PRCI Best In-House Magazine (Vernacular) Silver Award 2012

PRCI Best Best Corporate Film Silver Award 2012.

National Telecom Award-2012 for innovation in public service applications.

Special Mention Award from the International Transport Forum Germany for successful implementation

of city services in Tumkur and Hassan.

Digiratti Award-2012 for successful marketing campaign.

SKOCH DIGITAL INCLUSION GOLD AWARD-2012 for implementation of Intelligent Transport System

(ITS) in Mysore city.

KSRTC Managing Director Sri. N. Manjunatha Prasad, IAS, bagged The Best Chief Executive Officer of

the year 2012 Award instituted by the Indian Institute of Materials Management (IIMM).

ASRTU Award for profit making STU in mofussil services for the year 2012-13.

KSRTC received Apollo CV Award-2013 as the best public fleet operator of the year-2013 for its innova-

tive project of Intelligent Transport System (ITS) implemented in Mysore.

Golden Peacock Award-2013 for implementing nation’s first Intelligent Transport System (ITS) in Mysore

city.

PRCI Corporate Collateral Awards in 5 different categories for its Online News Letter, Kannada Coffee

Table Book, Corpoarate Advertisement, Documentary Film and its Commercial Advertisement for TV.

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Further, during the year 2013-14 KSRTC bagged the following awards.

IIMM–SCM Best Innovation Award 2013 for successfully installing Intelligent Transport System (ITS) in

Mysore city.

International Public Transport Award (UITP)- Innovation Award 2013 for successfully installing Intelli-

gent Transport System (ITS) in Mysore city.

ASRTU Award for profit making STU in mofussil area during the year 2012-13 in the country.

Apollo CV Award for best public sector bus fleet operator of the year 2014.

PRCI Corporate Collateral Silver Award for corporate advertisement 2014.

PRCI Corporate Collateral Silver Award for documentary film 2014.

PRCI Corporate Collateral Silver Award for television commercial.

PRCI Corporate Collateral Bronze Award for television documentary 2014.

13.4.0 INTERNAL AUDIT :

The important objective of the Internal Audit department is to verify the discrepancies in the books of

accounts and also to find out lapses at divisions and depot level, besides suggesting suitable corrective actions.

To exercise control over the budget, bringing discipline in the financial transactions are some of the important

duties of this department.

Verified the implementation of Circular No.9/12 dated 30-08-2012 regarding pay fixation and Circular

No.22/2012 dated: 12-02-2013 regarding DA merged with Basic Pay w.e.f 01-04-2012 of all employees of the

Corporation and the discrepancies noticed were brought to the notice of the concerned to take corrective

action.

Verified the records regarding the amount due to the Corporation in respect of casual contracts from

different Govt. departments, journalist coupons, Lokayuktha warrants and chartered services and given instruc-

tions to the concerned for early realization of the dues.

Verified the circular instructions issued by the Accounts Department No.KST/CO/ACC/1468/2013-14 dated:

8-7-2013 regarding “ Internal Control measures to strengthen cost accounting system A. Cost accounting

system and ascertainment of cost, B. Cost analysis and control and C. Heavy body repairs and accident

repairs”. Verified the implementation of the matter at Regional Workshops, Hassan and Bangalore and the

discrepancies noticed were brought to the notice of the Works Managers for corrective action.

Verified the records of low KMPL drivers and vehicles of the depots and action taken to improve KMPL.

Discrepancies noticed while verification were brought to the notice of the concerned Divisional Controllers to

take corrective action.

Verified the records of commercial establishment dues of all the divisions. In this regard letters were sent

to the Chief Traffic Manager © and to all Divisional Controllers for early realization of the dues.

Verified withdrawals and disposal of unused tickets, trays from dismissal, death, retirement, resignation

and transfered cases. The discrepancies noticed while verification were brought to the notice of concerned unit

heads to take corrective action.

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Verified the records regarding electricity, telephone, water and other miscellaneous bills and suppliers’ bill

of divisions. The discrepancies noticed were brought to the notice of the concerned unit heads to take neces-

sary action .

Verified the records regarding pro-rata recovery from retread tyre suppliers of different companies and

letters were addressed to the Controller of Stores and Purchases and the Divisional Controllers for early

realization of old dues.

C & AG of India is the sole statutory auditor as the Corporation is fully owned by the Government. There

is a Sr. Resident Auditor Officer in the Corporation stationed in-house as a representative of the Principal

Accountant General of Karnataka who takes up random audit of the transactions of accounts. Apart from this,a

team deputed by the Principal Accountant General takes up commercial audit of the divisions periodically. The

auditors issue enquiries initially on the concerned subjects to the respective departmental heads or unit heads.

The lapses / deficiencies noticed in the process of audit are issued to the concerned department initially as

audit enquiries. In case suitable replies are not given, the same enquires will become audit paras which will be

issued from the Accountant General’s office.

The position of the audit paras as on 31-03-2014 is as follows;

Opening balance as on 1-4-2013 : 117

Audit paras received during 2013-14 : 82

Total audit paras : 199

Audit paras closed during year 2013-14 : 58

Audit paras pending as on 31-3-2014 : 141

The Internal Audit department verified the implementation of circular instructions and GSOs issued from

time to time by the Central Offices. It helps to improve working performance of divisions. It has led the

Corporation to progress in the right track lending resolvable solutions and working effectively.

13.5.0. ACCIDENT RELIEF FUND:

Accident Relief Fund trust was formed w.e.f 01-06-2002 in order to provide immediate financial relief of

Rs.2.50 lakh to the legal heirs of the passengers who died in road accidents while traveling in KSRTC buses.

The relief paid by the trust is in addition to MACT claims.

The collection of Accident Relief Fund fee was totally discontinued with effect from 01-09-2008. The trust

restored collection of Rs.1/- contribution from each passenger who travel with a fare ticket of Rs.100/- with

effect from 13/14.02.2014.

The details of settlement of claims & amount paid towards interim compensation to the legal heirs of the

deceased and the injured passengers to meet the cost of medical treatment during the year 2013-14 are as

under.

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Year No. of

Claims

Relief Amount

(Rs. in lakh)

Total Amount

(Rs. in lakh)

2013-14 23 2.50 57.50

13.5.1. OTHER INITIATIVES OF THE TRUST :

The trust has extended immense service of providing immediate medical relief to the passengers injured

in road accidents involving KSRTC buses. During the year 2013-14, the Corporation incurred Rs.348.00

lakh towards ex-gratia payments to the victims in accidents and it was Rs.195.25 lakh during 2012-13.

The trust also pays interim compensation to injured/ legal heirs of the deceased in the road accident.

The trust maintains 8 wreckers to carryout rescue operations in accident spot and incurred Rs.37.44 lakh

towards maintenance of these vehicles.

13.6.0 RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005:

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation being a public sector undertaking complies with the

Right to Information Act-2005 after its publication in gazette vide Notification issued under No.DPAR-74/RTI/

2005 (Part-2) dated 11-10-2005.

Public Information Officers / Asst. Public Information Officers and Appellate Authorities were appointed in

KSRTC at the Central/ Divisional/ Depot/Regional Workshop level vide Notification No. KST/CO/ADM/SR/340/

70/2005-06 dated 21-10-2005.

The details of applications received/disposed of under the Right to Information Act-2005 during the finan-

cial year 2013-14 are as under.

1 Total no. of applications pending as on 31-3-2013 590

2 Total no. of applications received during the year 6053

3 Information provided to within due date 5365

4 Information provided after due date 839

5 Replied to Government /other authorities 690

6 a) Appeals pending b) Appeals received c) Disposed

20 431 451

7 Complaints/appeals received before the Karnataka Information Commission

53

13.7.0. QUESTIONS RECEIVED FROM CENTRAL/STATE LEGISLATURE:

During the year under report, 114 stared/unstared questions related to Legislative Assembly , 8 questions

under Rule 351, 10 questions under Rule 73, 4 questions under Rule 72, 2 questions under Rule 330 and 5

zero hour questions, 97 stared/unstared questions from Legislative Council totaling to 240 questions from the

State Legislature were received and replied on time. Further it received 2 Lok sabha questions and 1 Rajya

sabha question and replied them on time.

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SCHEDULE – A

STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE BOARDDIRECTORS/INVITEE DURING THE YEAR 2013-14

Sl. No

Name Director/ Invitee

Period of Office No. of Board

meetings attended From To

1

SRI. R. ASHOKA, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Home and Transport, Govt. of Karnataka and Hon’ble Chairman, KSRTC.

Chairman 01-04-2013

27-05-2013

--

2

SRI. RAMALINGAREDDY, Hon’ble Minister for Transport , Govt. of Karnataka and Hon’ble Chairman, KSRTC.

Chairman 27-05-2013 31-03-2014 4

3 SRI. JAGGESH, Hon’ble Vice-Chairman, KSRTC.

Vice-Chairman 01-04-2013 22-05-2013 --

4

SRI. L.V.NAGARAJAN, IAS., Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Government of Karnataka.

Director 01-04-2013 04-09-2013 --

5

SRI. P.RAVIKUMAR,IAS., Principal Secretary to Government, Transport Department, M.S.Building, Government of Karnataka.

Director 01-04-2013 03-02-2014 4

6

SRI. P.N.SRINIVASACHARI,IAS., Principal Secretary to Government, Transport Department, M.S.Building, Government of Karnataka.

Director 11-02-2014 31-03-2014 --

7

SRI. I.S.N. PRASAD., IAS., Principal Secretary to Government Finance Department, Government of Karnataka.

Director 16-09-2013 31-03-2014 1

8 SRI. K.R. SRINIVAS, IAS., Commissioner, Transport and Road Safety, Government of Karnataka.

Director 01-04-2013 05-07-2013 --

9 SRI. N.MANJUNATHA PRASAD,IAS., Managing Director, KSRTC.

Director 01-04-2013 31-3-2014 4

10 Sri. ANJUM PARWEZ, IAS., Managing Director, BMTC.

Director 01-04-2013 31-3-2014 4

11 SRI. K. AMARANARAYANA,IAS., Commissioner, Transport and Road Safety, Government of Karnataka.

Director 20-07-2013 31-3-2014 2

12 SRI. BIJAY KUMAR SINGH, IPS., Director (Security & Vigilance), KSRTC.

Director 01-04-2013 01-07-2013 1

13 SRI. B.N.S. REDDY, IPS., Director (Security & Vigilance), KSRTC.

Director 27-07-2013 31-03-2014 3

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* By virtue of Sec. 19(a) of BMRDA Act 1985, the Metropolitan Commissioner, BMRDA, is being invited to

attend the meetings of the Board of KSRTC as ‘Invitee’.

14 SRI. G.RAMESH, IPS., Director (Security & Vigilance), BMTC.

Director 07-09-2013 31-03-2014 3

15 SRI. MANOJ JAIN, IAS., Managing Director, NWKRTC.

Director 01-04-2013 17-07-2013 1

16

SMT. KHUSHBOO GOEL CHAUDHARY,IAS., Managing Director, NWKRTC.

Director

18-07-2013

16-09-2013

1

17

SRI. NANDAN SINGH, Deputy Secretary (Transport), Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, New Delhi.

Director 01-04-2013 31-3-2014 --

18 SRI. UMESH H. KUSUGAL, KAS., Managing Director, NWKRTC.

Director 12-11-2013 31-03-2014 2

19 SRI. G.N.SHIVAMURTHY,KAS., Managing Director, NEKRTC.

Director 01-04-2013 31-03-2014 3

20 SRI. P.K.SUBBAIAH,KAS., Director(P & E), KSRTC.

Director 26-08-2013 31-03-2014 3

21 SRI. S.PADMANABHAN, Director (Finance) –cum-FA, KSRTC.

Director 01-04-2013 31-03-2014 4

22 SRI. V.VISWANATH, AGS Layout, Arehalli.

Director (Non –official)

01-04-2013 20-05-2013 -

23

SRI. THIMMANNA, Kadirenahalli, Muneswara Temple Street, Bangalore -560 085.

Director (Non-official)

01-04-2013 20-05-2013 -

24 SRI. HANUMANTHAIAH, Uttarahalli, Bangalore -560 061.


01-04-2013 20-05-2013 -

25 SRI. ANJANAPPA, Chikkakallasandra, Bangalore .


01-04-2013 20-05-2013 -

1 Metropolitan Commissioner, BMRDA. Govt. of Karnataka.

Invitee* 01-04-2013 31-03-2014 -

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SCHEDULE – B

DIVISIONWISE DETAILS OF DEPOTS, BUS STATIONS AND CONTROL POINTSAS ON 31-03-2014

Sl. No.

Division Depot Bus station Control point

01 Bangalore©

Depot-1,Depot-2 Depot-3,Depot-4 Depot-5,Depot-6

Nelamangla (7)

Nelamangala (1)

Shantinagara, Tirupati, Chennai,Coimbatore

(Gandhinagara), Coimbatore(Mettupalya),

Trishur,Ooty, Pune, Mumbai(Central),.Hosuru

(10)

02 Ramanagar KKP,AKL,CPT,

HRH,RMN,MGD (6)

Kanakapura,Satnur, Kodihalli,Anekal,

Channapatna,Horohalli, Dodda Maralavadi

Ramanagar, Magadi, (9)

Kalasipalya-Hosuru, Kalasipalya-

Kanakapura,Bidadi,Magadi, Hosur

(5)

03 Tumkur

TMK-1, TMK-2 KGL,TVK,

SIRA,PGD,TPT (7)

Tumkur, Gubbi, Nittur, Dabaspet,Koratagere,

Hebburu, Kunigal. Amrutturu, Solur,Turuvekere,

Chikkanayakanahalli, Sira, Kallambella, Madhugiri,

Tiptur, Nonavinakere (16)

Kyatasandra,Huliyurudurga Hosadurga.K.B.Cross,

Pavagada (5)

04 Kolar KLR,KGF,SVP,

MLR,MBL (5)

Kolar,KGF, Srinivasapura, Mulabagilu, Bangarpet

(5)

Vemagal, Hosakote, Chittur,

Narasapura (4)

05 Chickballapura

CBP, DBP, CNT,BGP,

GWB, (5)

Chintamani, Bagepalli, Gowribidanoor, Doddaballapura,

Gudibande,Mandikal, Sidlagatta

(7)

Chikkaballapura, Doddaballapura

Manchenahalli, Vijayapura, Devanahalli,Madanapalli,

Hindupura,Cavery Bhavan, Bangalore (8)

06 Mysore City Transport

Bannimantap, Kuvempunagar,

Satagalli, Vijaya nagar

(4)

CBS, R.S.Naidunagar, Kuvempunagar, llawala,

Satagalli , (5)

Infosys,KRS, Jayapura, Chamundi Betta, Kumbarakoppa

(5)

07 Mysore Rural

Moffusil Depot-1 Moffussil Depot-2,

KRG,HUN,HD Kote, Mys®-3

(6)

MBS, K.R.Nagar, Mirle, Saligrama,Hosur,

Bettadapura, Ravandur, Kittur, Hunasuru,

Periyapatna, H.D.Kote, Saragur

(12)

Bilikere

(1)

08 Mandya

MDY,MDR,MLV, NGML,K.R.PET,

PNDPR (6)

Mandya, Maddur, Malavalli, Nagamangla, K.R.Pet,

Pandavapura, Bannuru, Belakawadi,Halguru,

Adichunchanagiri,Kikeri, Sirangapatna,

Melukote,Chinakurali (14)

Bellur, M-Koppalu, Berya,

Koppa, Holalu (5)

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*****

09 Chamarajanagar CRN,GPT,KLG,

NGN, (4)

Chamarajanagara, Terkanambi,

Gundlupet, Begur, Hullahalli, Nanjangudu,M.M.Hills,

(7)

Yalanduru, Kollegala, Hanur, T.Narasipura

(4)

10 Hassan HSN,CRP,RNP, HNP,ARK,HSN-2

(6)

Hassan Old Bus Stand, Hassan New Bus stand,

Channarayapatna, Holenarsipura,

Ramanathapura, Arkalgudu, Alur, Halebidu,

Konanur, Shravanabelagola, Shanthigrama, Hallimysore,

Salgame, Nuggehalli, Dudda, Gorur,

(16)

--

11 Chikkmagalur

CKM,ARS,SKP, KDR,MDG

(5)

Chikkamagalur, Arasikere, Sakalespura,

Mudigere,Kadur, Birur,Tarikere,

Kottigehar, Belur,Javagal, Banavara, J.C.Pura,

Panchanahalli,Gandasi, Sakkarepatna,Nidaghatta

(16)

Shringeri,Kodlipet (2)

12 Mangalore MNG-1, MNG-2,

MNG-3,CDP,UDUPI (5)

Mangalore, Kundapura

(2)

Pumpwell,Kasargodu, Udupi, Karkala,

Manipal, State Bank, Mudbidre

(7)

13 Puttur PTR,DSL,MDK,

B.C.Road. (4)

Puttur, Dharmastala, Madikeri, Subramnya,

Sulya , Ujire,Vittla, Nellyadi, Kushalnagara, Somavarapet,

Virajapet, Hebbale (12)

Bellare,Uppinangadi, Dharmastala Old Bus

Stand, Belthangadi,B.C.Road,

Gonikoppa (6)

13 Davanagere

DVG,SMG, CDG, HRH,BVT,

SGR, HRPN, Challakere

(8)

Davanagere, Shivamogga, Holaluru, Honnali,

Chitradurga, Hiriyur,

Siriger,Baramasagara, Harihara, Malebennur,

Bhadravati, Sagara,Soraba Harappanhalli, Chigateri,

Bennehalli, Telage (17)

Challakere,Channagiri

(2)

14 KBS ----

Kempegowda Bus Station, MRBS, NGEF, Penya,

Devanahalli, Balekayimandi (6)

Hosakote, Sodekoppa (2)

Total 78 145 66

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SCHEDULE – C

FARE STRUCTURE WITH EFFECT FROM 15/16-06-2013

FARE CHARTS FOR CITY AND SUB-URBAN SERVICES

Chargeable stages

Ordinary services Express services

Adult (Rs. Ps.)

Child (Rs. Ps.)

Adult (Rs. Ps.)

Child (Rs.Ps.)

1 6.00 3.00 7.00 4.00

2 7.00 4.00 8.00 4.00

3 10.00 5.00 9.00 5.00

4 11.00 6.00 12.00 6.00

5 12.00 6.00 13.00 7.00

6 13.00 7.00 14.00 7.00

7 13.00 7.00 14.00 7.00

8 14.00 7.00 15.00 8.00

9 14.00 7.00 15.00 8.00

10 15.00 8.00 16.00 8.00

11 15.00 8.00 16.00 8.00

12 15.00 8.00 16.00 8.00

13 16.00 8.00 17.00 9.00

14 16.00 8.00 17.00 9.00

15 16.00 8.00 17.00 9.00

16 17.00 9.00 18.00 9.00

17 17.00 9.00 18.00 9.00

18 17.00 9.00 18.00 9.00

19 17.00 9.00 18.00 9.00

20 17.00 9.00 18.00 9.00

1. Ordinary Service 55.50 paise per km. subject to a minimum fare Rs. 7.00 for a stage of 6.5 kms. or part thereof.

2. Express Services

84.25 paise per km. subject to a minimum fare Rs. 8.00 for a stage of 6.5 kms. or part thereof.

3. Ultra-Deluxe (Rajahamsa) Services

131.00 paise per km. subject to a minimum fare Rs. 10.00 for a distance equal to 1 chargeable stage or part thereof.

4. Semi deluxe/ Sheetal A/C Karnataka Vaibhav services


5. Non A/C Sleeper Services 145.00 paise per km. subject to a minimum fare Rs. 10.00 for a distance equal to 1 chargeable stage or part thereof.

6. Corona (Ambari)/Rajahamsa A/C Services


7. Volvo/Benz Services 190.00 paise per km. and subject to market conditions.

8 Volvo city Services 188.00 paise per km. and subject to market conditions.

9 Multi-axle/Corona A/C sleeper Services

214.00 paise per km. and subject to market conditions.

10. City Services and Sub-urban Services

63.50 paise per km. for stage length of 2 kms.

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SCHEDULE – D

CASUAL CONTRACT RATES (AS ON 31-03-2014)

Terms and conditions:

1. Re. 1/- concession to students of recognised schools and colleges of the state (including inter-state travel)

2. Kilometers will be calculated from depot out to depot in.

3. Booking has to be done at least 3 days in advance with full details of the tour programme.

4. Payment has to be made in advance alongwith 20% refundable security deposit.

5. In case of inter-state contract, permit charges and entry tax shall be extra.

6. Furnishing of passenger list is compulsory in case of inter-state contract.

7. A day means 24 hours from the time of departure from the depot.

8. In case of delayed arrival, extra amount will be recovered on hourly basis as per above rates

upto 5 hours delay.

9. Re.1/- shall be levied for each Km. on inter-state services ( on all types of vehicle)

10. Service tax at the rate of 12.36% for 40% of the total amount

Type of BusNo. of

Seats

Rate per

km (Rs.)

Minimum

Kms.per day

Minimum

amount

per day

(24 hrs.basis)

(Rs.)

On hourly basis

(Min.40 Kms per

hour) (Rs.)

Karnataka Sarige 56/51 32 300 9600 1280

Karnataka Sarige (12-meter chasis) 65 38 300 11400 1520

Rajahamsa-Executive 39/36 40 350 14000 1600

Rajahamsa (12-meter chasis) 44 45 350 15750 1800

Volvo Semi-sleeper (Single axle) (Mark-I & Mark-II) 45./36 52 400 20800 2080

Volvo Semi-sleeper (Single axle) (Mark-III) 45/36 70 500 35000 2800

Mysore city Volvo service 38 70 300 21000 2800

Semi-low Floor 42 36 300 10800 1440

Karnataka Vaibhav 44 45 350 15750 1800

Multi-axle (Semi-sleeper) 47/49 80 500 40000 3200

Airavat Superia 45 111 600 66600 4440

Airavat Bliss 43 111 600 66600 4440

Sleeper (A/C) 32 75 400 30000 3000

Sleeper (Non-A/C) 32 50 400 20000 2000

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SCHEDULE – E

CATEGORYWISE PAY SCALES IN FORCE AS ON 31ST MARCH 2014

Designation Scale of Pay

Chairman To be appointed by the Government

Vice-Chairman To be appointed by the Government

Managing Director To be appointed by the Government

Director (P&E) To be appointed by the Government

Director (S&V) To be appointed by the Government

Director (Finance) & FA To be appointed by the Government

General Manager (Personnel) To be appointed by the Government

CLASS-I (SUPERTIME SCALE) OFFICERS

General Manager (Technical) Rs. 47640-1410-58920-1590- 62100

General Manager (Traffic) (10 Years)

Chief Accounts Officer-Cum-Financial Adviser

(To be appointed by the Government)

CLASS-I (SELECTION GRADE) OFFICERS

Chief Personnel Manager (Disciplinary)

Chief Accounts Officer (I.A)

Chief Planning & Statistical Officer

Chief Mechanical Engineer

Controller of Stores & Purchase

Chief Law Officer

Chief Civil Engineer

Chief Traffic Manager Rs. 38310-1220-44410-1410-54280-

Chief Medical Officer 1590-60640

Manager (HRD) (16 Years)

Chief Systems Manager

Chief Marketing Manager

Chief Security & Vigilence officer

Principal (CTI)

Senior Divisional Controller

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CLASS-I (SENIOR) OFFICERS

Chief Labour & Welfare Officer

Joint Chief Security & Vigilence Officer

Dy.Chief Personnel Manager

Dy.Chief Accounts Officer

Dy.Controller of Stores & Purchases

Senior Medical Officer

Secretary

Executive Engineer (Civil) Rs. 33380-940-35260-1090-38530-1220-

Controller of Printing & Stationery 45850-1410-57130 (19 Years)

Divisional Controller

Deputy Chief Traffic Manager

Deputy Chief Systems Manager

Principal (RTI)

Works Manager

Chief Public Relations Officer

Chief Statistician

Mechanical Engineer

Deputy Chief Law Officer

CLASS-I (JUNIOR) OFFICERS

Administrative Officer

Accounts Officer

Divisional Traffic Officer

Divisional Mechanical Engineer

Dy.Superintendent (Regional Workshops)

Stores Officer

Law Officer

Dy.Chief Labour Welfare Officer

Medical Officer

Dy.Controller of Printing Rs. 31270-940-33150-1090-36420-1220-44960-

Systems Manager 1410-52010

Dy.Chief Security & Vigilance Officer (17 Years)

Statistical Officer

Senior Personal Secretary

Asst.Executive Engineer (Civil)

Asst.Executive Engineer (Electrical)

Training Manager

Estate Officer

Senior Depot Manager

Sports Officer

Public Releations Officer

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CLASS-II OFFICERS

Labour Welfare Officer

Asst.Administrative Officer

Asst.Accounts Officer

Assistant Statistical Officer

Assistant Traffic Manager

Assistant Mechanical Engineer

Assistant Stores Officer

Personal Secretary

Assistant Law Officer Rs. 23620-810-26860-940-29680-1090-

Assistant Controller of Printing 34040-1220-43800

Security & Vigilence Officer (19 Years)

Depot Manager

Marketing Manager

Assistant Engineer (Civil)

Assistant Engineer (Elec.)

Assistant Systems Manager

Assistant Superintendent (Regl.Workshops)

Assistant Training Manager

Special Officer (Rehabilitation)

CLASS-III EMPLOYEES

Assistant Works Superintendent

Assistant Traffic Superintendent

Supervisor (Electrical)

Junior Engineer (Civil Special Grade) Rs. 16000-640-17920-730-23030-830-28010

Junior Engineer (Electrical Special Grade)

Personal Assistant (16 Years)

Superintendent (Stores)

Superintendent (Systems)

Superintendent (Administration)

Superintendent (Accounts)

Superintendent (Statistics)

Senior Driver

Traffic Inspector

Chargeman

Chargeman (Printing)

Divisional Security Inspector

Inspector of Accounts

Junior Engineer (Civil / Electrical) Rs.14870-420-15710-530-17300-640-

Draftsman 20500-730-24150-830-26640

Stenographer (Sr.) (18 Years)

Store Keeper

Supervisor (Accounts)

Supervisor (Administration)

Supervisor (Statistics)

Supervisor (Systems)

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Leading Hand/Head Artisan

Proof Examiner

Assistant Supervisor (Electrical)

Senior Compositor

Senior Machine Operator

Ticket Verifier

Assistant

Junior Stenographer

Assistant Accountant Rs.13300-320-14260-420 15100-530-16690-

Statistical Assistant 640-19890-730-25000

Assistant Store Keeper (20 Years)

Cashier (Senior)

Assistant Security Inspector

Boiler Attendent

A. C. Electrician

Staff Nurse

Computer Operator

Time Keeper

Senior Binder

Senior Data Entry Operator

Assistant Traffic Inspector

Artisan

Compositor

Binder

Machine Operator

Electrician Rs.12410-250-12910-320-14190-420-15030-

Mechanic (Press)/Ticket Verifier 530-16620-640-19180

Assistant Draughtman (15 Years)

Sub-Overseer

Work Inspector

Watch & Ward Inspector

Traffic Controller

Security Havaldar

Pharmacist

JA -cum-Data Entry Operator

Typist Rs. 11190-170-11530-250-12780-320-14380-

Cashier (Junior) 420-15220-530-16810-640-18090

Receptionist (19 Years)

Tracer

X-Ray Technician

Junior Laboratory Technician

Receptionist

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Driver Rs. 11020-170-11360-250-12860-320-14460-420-

15300-530-16890-640-18170 (20 Years)

Assistant Artisan

Assistant Compositor

Assistant Binder Rs. 11020-170-11360-250-12860-320-14460-420-16140

Assistant Machine Operator (17 Years)

Checker & Packer

Care Taker-cum-Cook

Conductor Rs. 10340-140-10620-170-11300-250-12800-320-14400

Cook (Canteen) (17 Years)

Security Guard

Technical Assistant

CLASS- IV EMPLOYEES

Havaldar Rs. 10200-140-10620-170-11470-250-12970-320-14250

Assistant Cook (Canteen) (18 Years)

Cashier (Canteen)

Helper (Gardening & Head Mali)

Helper (Printing)

Helper (Security)

Helper (Helper-cum-Room Boy Security)

Helper (Office)

Helper (Home Orderly)

Helper (Cycle Orderly)

Helper (Sweeping) Rs.10060-140-10760-170-11610-250-13110-320 13750

Helper (Gardening) (18 Years)

Helper (Gardening Mali)

Helper (Sweeping-cum-Mali)

Tea/Coffee Maker

Supplier (Canteen)

Grinder (Canteen)

Cleaner (Canteen)

Attender

Dresser

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SCHEDULE – F

DEPRECIATION

Amount of

RevenueExp. in

2013-14 ( Rs. in lakh )

A Buses :

1) Medium vehicles such as Leyland/TMB & others

10 560000 Based on kms. 7278.39 78.89

2) Volvo vehicles 15 1000000 Based on kms. 3401.88 518.25

B Departmental Vehicles :

1.Domestic trucks 4 -- -- --

2.Departmental vehicles such as Cars, 6 1/6 of the original cost 28.62 0.29

Station Wagons, Jeeps, Motor Cycles

C Buildings & Fixtures

Pucca Buildings 40 2.5% of the original cost 951.08 9.62

D Plant & Machinery :

1.Light Mechanical & Electrical 20% of the original cost 80.34 0.81

Equipments.

2.Heavy Mechanical & Electrical 10% of the original cost 113.71 1.15

Equipments.

3.Tyre Retreading Machinery 13.44 0.14

4.Ticket Machines - Press 11.68 0.12

5. Environment Machineries 58.41 0.59

E Misc. Equipments :

1.Computer Hardware and allied 20% of the original cost 197.00 1.99

Equipments.

2.Furniture & Fictures 10% of the original cost 56.08 0.57

3.Hand Ticket Machines 11.94 0.12

4.Fire Fighting Equipments 0.73 0.01

5.Medical Equipments 20% of the original cost 1.32 0.01

6.Amenity Equipments 9.85 0.10

7.Photographic Equipments 2.80 0.03

8. Electronic Tickting Machine 129.61 1.31

9. Electronic Equipments 69.82 0.71

10. Xerox & Fax Machines 13.84 0.14

F Interest on Capital :

6.25% of the capital provided -- --

by the participating Governments

Assumed Life

Rate of Annual

Contributionin Kmsin

Years

Type of AssetsSl.

No.

Incidence

in Ps.per

Km.

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APPENDIX - 11

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Corporation has adopted Enterprise Resource Planning, an accounting package - Oracle Financials

w.e.f. 01.02.2000. The Accounts of the Central Offices along with the accounts of all the Units of the Corpora-

tion at Trial Balance level are maintained in Oracle Financials.

1. The Corporation follows Mercantile System of accounting and recognizes Income and Expenditure on accrual

basis except otherwise stated specifically.

2. Expenditure on Reconditioning of Vehicles is treated as revenue expenditure.

3. Fixed Assets are stated at cost. These costs are not adjusted to reflect the impact of changing value in purchas-

ing power of money. Further, the Financial Statements are based on historical costs.

4. Computation of depreciation :

a. Depreciation on vehicles is calculated based on the actual KMs covered by the vehicles, assuming the

life of the vehicle as 5.60 lakhs KMs.

b. Depreciation on Swaraj Mazda vehicles is also being calculated on the actual KM basis assuming the life

of the vehicles as 5.60 lakhs KMs. only, on par with the other vehicles of the Corporation. Depreciation on

vehicles, which are off the road for the whole year, is not provided for.

c. In respect of Volvo and other premium segment vehicles, the depreciation is worked out on the actual KM

run by the vehicles or for the minimum of 1.00 lakh KMs assuming the life of the vehicle as 10.00 lakhs

KMs as per the directions vide in the Government order No. SAREE/4/SASUMSO 2007 dated 27/03/07.

d. Depreciation on other Assets is provided on straight-line method at the following rates. Depreciation on

assets acquired during the year is being provided on monthly pro-rata basis.

Sl.No Particulars Rate of

Depriciation

1 Buildings 2.50%

2 Computer Hardware 20%

3 Heavy Duty Plant & Machinery 10%

4 Medical Equipment 20%

5 Light Duty Plant & Machinery 20%

6 Furniture, Fixtures & others 10%

5. MV Tax is calculated and provided for at 5% plus cess of 11% on tax, on the traffic revenue realized during the

year excluding the revenue realized in the territory of Maharashtra State as per G.O. No.FTD 114 TMT 89 dated

08.06.1990.

6. As per directions of RPFC, the share of Employer contribution to PF should be at 12% on basic and DA, the

same is being followed.

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7. Gratuity claims of the employees are being settled out of revenues of the Corporation. The claims are settled as

per the Gratuity Regulations or as per the Payment of Gratuity Act, whichever is beneficial to the employees, as

per the Circular No.4/99 Dated 30-04-1999.

8. Stock of Stores:

a. Materials received in the Units of KSRTC not taken on charge as on the date of closure of accounts due

to non-completion of Inspection formalities are not accounted in the books of Accounts.

b. Materials issued to workshops for their immediate requirements from Stores are treated as consumption.

Hence, the value of materials lying on shop floor at the end of the year is not taken into value of stock of

stores.

9. The minimum compensation payable under No fault liability clause as per section 140 of the Motor vehicle Act-

1988 is carried in the Accounts for a period of 4 years. Any claims received for the earlier years will be treated on

cash basis.

10. The expenditure disclosed under deferred revenue expenditure is amortized as follows:

a. Major assemblies fitted to the vehicles- for 5 years.

b. Civil works like asphalting and re-chip and carpeting, rewiring etc., for 3 Years.

c. Cost of refurbishing/repairs of buses for 3 years.

11. EMD/SD and the deposits outstanding for more than 3 years are to be transferred to miscellaneous revenue.

Wherever contracts/ works continued for more than three years, such deposits are continued in the deposit

Account.

12. Liability on civil works is provided on the basis of audited certified bills.

13. Grants received from JNNURM/SDP and other Grants are accounted under Reserves & Surplus. The principles

under Accounting Standard IAS- 12 are broadly followed in this regard.

14. Encashment of leave to the retired employees is being met out of the revenues of the Corporation, due to the

fact that major workforce of the Corporation will have less number of days of leave to their credit at the time of

Cessation.

15. Insurance Claim Receivable: Volvo and other premier segment vehicles are covered under “comprehensive

Insurance Policy”

The 50% of the Cost of Accident Repair of Volvo/Premier Buses covered under ‘ comprehensive Insurance

Policy’ is booked as Expenditure in the Books of Account as and when the Repair Bills are Certified and passed

for payment, balance 50% is shown as receivable from Insurance Company.

16. The figures are rounded off to the nearest of thousand rupees.

NOTES FORMING PART OF BALANCE SHEET AND PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

1. The Stock of Stores at the end of the financial year has been valued at weighted average rate and they consist

of the following:

a. Serviceable Stores : 2870.32 Lakhs.

b. Obsolete Stores

(Realizable Value @ 30% Approx). : 67.43 Lakhs.

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2. Provision has been made for doubtful debts and advances to the extent of Rs.50.26 lakhs.

3. Provision for all liabilities acknowledged as debt, has been made in the Books of Accounts for the accounting

year.

4. Motor Vehicle Compensation claims awarded on or before 31st of March 2014 and accepted by the Corporation

up to the end of Mar-2014 have been accounted for in the Books of Accounts.

5. Claims of the following nature which are in dispute / pending in courts or with appellate authorities as on 31st

March 2014 and are treated as contingent liability.

Sl. No.

Nature of the claim No. of cases pending

Amount ( Rs. in Crores)

a Motor accident compensation Claims 3381 362.61

b Departmental Enquiry 227 3.60

c Excise duty on bus body building at R.W.B. - 39.43

d Property tax of KBS for the period from 1989-90 to 98-99

- 0.34

e Penalty on M.V.Tax during the year 1996-97 to 2005-06

- 16.83

f Income Tax liability as per the Asst. Order for the A.Y. 2009-10

- 77.31

g Income Tax liability as per the Asst. Order for the A.Y.2010-11

- 80.77

h Income Tax liability as per the Asst. Order for the A.Y.2011-12

- 89.48

i Service Tax liability as per the demand raised at the various divisions.

- 2.56

6. 2,190 Vehicles worth Rs.337.88 core., 350 vehicles worth Rs.94.04 core. 204 vehicles worth Rs.37.50 Core.

103 buses worth 18.86 Core. have been hypothecated to Bank of Maharashtra, Punjab & Sind Bank,Vijaya

Bank and Corporation Bank respectively, as a security towards financial assistance extended to KSRTC, for

purchase of chassis and building bodies thereon as on 31.03.2014. The Corporation has availed a loan of

Rs.16.00 Core. from M/s KUIDFC under Mega City Scheme being 50% of the project cost for construction of

Satellite Bus Station at Peenya.

7. The Corporation has been filing income tax returns every year and being assessed by the Additional Director of

Income tax ,Trust Circle- 3(1) , Bangalore in the status of a Charitable institution. Consequent to the Amend-

ment made by the Finance Act, 2008 effective from1.4.2008 to the term charitable Institution , the Director of

Incometax (Exemptions), Trust circle has cancelled the registration granted tothe corporation as a Charitable

institution vide order No.DIT(E)/KSRTC/AAACV6497R/ITO(E-1)/2011-12Dt.21-11-2011.Subsequently, based

on the cancellation order, the Additional Director of Income tax (Exemptions) Trust circle proceeded to assess

the Corporation as an AOP (Govt. Company) for the Asst. year 2009-10 and has passed the assessment

orders.However, aggrieved by the cancellationof the Registration as Charitable Trust, the Corporation has con-

tested the order of cancellation as well as assessment orders passed, before the Income tax Appellate Tribunal,

Bangalore (ITAT). Both the matters are pending. Further, scrutiny Assessment has been taken up by the In-

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come Tax Department for the Assessment years 2010-11 and 2011-12 in the status of a Government Company

and assessment orders have been passed. Appeals have been filed before the Commissioner of Income Tax

(appeals) in the matter which are under progress.

8. The collection and remittance of Service Tax as per the provisions of the Service Tax Act is being complied by,

at the Unit level and the Service Tax Returns are filed periodically.

9. The Collection of VAT and remittance thereof as per the Provisions of the Karnataka Value Added Tax Act is

being done at the Unit level and the required VAT returns are being filed periodically.

10. The actuarial valuation in respect of Employees Gratuity liability has been arrived at Rs. 79.88 Crores and

necessary provision has been made in the Books of the Accounts of the Corporation excluding the share held

by the KSRTC in the “KSRTC Employees Gratuity Fund Trust”.

11. As per the Accounting Policy NO. 6PF contribution is made at 12% for the year, as there was no cash loss

during the previous year.

12. As on 31.03.14, both the Regional workshops Bangalore / Hassan were holding 87 scrap vehicles. These

vehicles have already been removed from the assets of the Corporation. Hence, the value of assets shown in

the balance sheet is exclusive of these assets. The approximate realizable value of these scrap buses would be

around Rs.130.50 lakhs.

13. a. Materials received in the units to the extent of Rs. 7.18 lakhs arenot taken on charge as the inspection

formalities were not Completed as on 31.03.14. Hence the value of inventories held in the books of

Accounts as on 31.03.14is exclusive of these Materials.

b. Capitalliability on account of Civil Contracts pertaining to on going Works, for which work orders issued

but are stillin Progress, is to the extent of Rs.160.52 Crores.

c. Capital liability to the extent of Rs.53.78Core. towards Procurement of bus chassis/bodybuilding/PMEs

for which Purchase order/work orders issued during the year but yet to Received/completed.

14. The Corporation had purchased 9 acres of land belonging to M/s MCTC Ltd., at a cost of Rs.10.00 Core. Out of

the 9 acres of land, 2 acres and 20 guntas only has been registered in favour of the Corporation during 2003.

The remaining land is yet to be registered in favour of the Corporation. Further, the State Government has

exempted the Corporation from payment of Registration fees (Rs.22.65 lakhs). The said liability towards Reg-

istration fee has not been incorporated in the books of Accounts of the Corporation.

15. The Government of Karnataka have sanctioned a ways and means loan of Rs.5.00 Crores to KSRTC during the

year 1997, which was to be repayable in five equal installments of Rs.1.00Core. per month commencing from

March 1997. Consequent upon the restructuring and division of KSRTC an amount of Rs.72.10 lakhs. Rs.104.65

lakhs and Rs.86.95 lakhs was transferred to BMTC, NWKRTC and NEKRTC respectively. The share of KSRTC

i.e. Rs.2.36 Core. has been repaid during November 07. Further interest liability to the extent of Rs.302.54 lakhs

has been settled vide Government Order no.SARIE37 SASUMYO 2010 Dt.25/03/2011, out of the student sub-

sidy amount released to the corporation. However no provision for penal interest of Rs.3.19 Core. has been

made in the books of accounts of the corporation.

16. The crew is eligible for incentive @ 2% on revenue collections on completion of their duties. Since the incentive

payment is linked with the attendance of the Driver/Conductors, provision towards incentive on the night out

collection has not been made in the accounts of 2013-14. The estimated expenditure of incentive on this rev-

enue will be about Rs.5.85 lakhs.

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17. The Corporation is providing drinking water, blankets etc to the passengers of premium services like Volvo,

Mercedes Benz etc. The cost of these passenger amenities works out to the extent of Rs.603.49 lakhs has been

debited to passenger amenity fund as the expenditure is incurred for the welfare of passengers.

18. No dues have remained unpaid as on 31-03-2014 in respect of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises of

State.

19. The BMRCL has released Rs.2.75 Core. for construction of Bus Depots/Terminals during the year.

20. The Corporation has taken up two projects under the JnNURM scheme of Central Government at Mysore. The

details of which are as follows:

a) Rolling stock:

The corporation has inducted 150 Buses at Mysore City by the end of Feb.2010 at the total cost of

Rs.4,781.74 lakhs. As against which Rs.4,329.21lakhs has been charged to the grants received in this behalf.

b) Infrastructure Development:

The details of assets capitalized and charged off to the Fund under Project -JnNURM – Infrastructure

development, as at the end of the year is as detailed below:

Particulars Project

Cost Type of Buses Funding pattern

Introduction of 150 Buses at Mysore

5030.00 1.Volvo Buses - 30 1.GOI – 80%

2.Tata Buses -41 2.GOK -10%

3.Leyland Buses-79 3.KSRTC- 10%

(Rs. In lakh)

Value of Asset

Charged off to

Grant Account

Values of

KSRTC

Share of

Asset

Value of Asset

Charged off to

Grant Account

Value of

KSRTC Share

of Asset

1Upgradation of City Bus Statation at Mysore City

- - 1,080.05 423.71

2 IMTC at Sathalli Depot - - 2,591.48 1,249.63

3Upgradation of Mofussil Bus Station at Mysore

- - 1,638.73 1,502.21

4 IMTC at R.S. Naidu Nagar - - 431.34 461.39

5 IMTC at Kuvempu Nagar - - 1,294.80 500.32

6 IMTC at Yelawala - - 422.39 96.93

7 PTAC Chamundi Hills 73.98 - 131.16 2.04

Total 73.98 - 7,589.95 4,236.23

Capitalization during the year

2013-14

Total Value of Assets

Capitalized as on 31-03-2014

Particulars Sl.No

Amount Rs. in Lakhs)

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21. The Corporation has received Rs.15.00 Crs. towards Special Development Plan (SDP) Grants, from the Gov-

ernment of Karnataka during the year 2013-14.

22. During the year 2013-14 the Corporation has received Rs. 2.09Crs. from Directorate of Urban Land Transport

(DULT) for introduction of City services buses in two/three tier cities namely Hassan, KGF, Davangere, Tumkur,

Mandya and Kolar.

23. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has released Rs.3.22Crs. as Central financial assis-

tance, towards Global Positioning System (GPS) enabled Vehicle Tracking and Monitoring System (VTMS)

taken up by the Corporation.

24. The Ministry of Urban Development (MOUD) is working with Global Environment Facility (GEF) to implement

Sustainable Urban Transport Program (SUTP) to reduce GHG emissions in the urban transport sector. Under

this scheme the Corporation is implemented Innovative Environment System (IES) as well as Intelligent Trans-

port System (ITS) at Mysore City, covering 500 Buses,105 Bus stops,6 Bus Terminals and 45 platforms, with

the financial aid from multiple agencies like World Bank (GEF Grant), Government of India (JnNURM and

MoUD) and Government of Karnataka. The estimated cost of the project is Rs.27.27 Crs.

25. The project work is under progress. The contract for implementation of the project has been awarded to M/s

CMC Ltd. Bangalore. Further, M/s IBI Pvt. Ltd. has been appointed as Project Management Consultants and the

work of Monitoring and Evaluation of the Project has been entrusted to M/s ICT India Pvt. Ltd. Further, as a part

of the Project, M/s Lumi Plan has been entrusted with work of ‘Comprehensive study and Operational Analysis

(CSOA) and the work is under progress.

26. As per the Orders of the Government of Karnataka, the Corporation has taken up Civil Engineering Works

pertaining to the Government of Karnataka Departments and an amount of Rs. 21.76Crores has been received

during the current financial year. The samehas been kept under Deposit head of Account (A.H. 220402) in the

Books of Accounts of the Corporation.

27. The Corporation during the year 2013-14 has repaid the capital loan to the extent of Rs.79.40 Crores.

( S.PADMANABHAN)

DIRECTOR (FINANCE) ] AND F.A.

(MANJUNATHA PRASAD. N)

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Date: 02-06-2014

Bangalore

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