Halting & Detention Charges
Direct Definition
Per-day compensation paid to a truck owner when vehicle loading or unloading is delayed beyond free time.
Detailed Explanation & Statutory Rules
Standard transport terms grant 24 to 48 hours for loading and unloading. If a consignee delays unloading, halting charges (typically ₹1,500 to ₹3,000 per day depending on truck capacity) are levied on the invoice and credited to the vehicle owner.
Legal Reference / Act: Transport Contract & Consignment Agreement Rules.
Practical Indian Freight Example
"A 16-wheel trailer waits 3 extra days at a factory gate in Bhiwandi; broker bills ₹7,500 halting charges (₹2,500/day) to the consignee."
Key Questions & Answers
What SAC code applies to halting charges?
Halting charges are billed under SAC 9967 as auxiliary logistics detention services.
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