The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985

Summary of The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation And Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985

Key Details

• Act Name: The Calcutta Metro Railway (Operation And Maintenance) Temporary Provisions Act, 1985

• Act No.: 10 of 1985

• Enactment Date: 16th February, 1985

• Commencement: Deemed to have come into force on the 22nd day of October, 1984

• Application: Metropolitan city of Calcutta

Key Provisions

1. Application of Indian Railways Act, 1890:

• Provisions of the Indian Railways Act, 1890, apply to the metro railway with necessary modifications.

2. Supremacy of the Act: - This Act's provisions override any inconsistent enactments or instruments.

3. Protection of Action Taken in Good Faith: - No legal proceedings against the Central Government, metro railway administration, or its employees for actions done in good faith.

4. Power to Remove Difficulties: - The Central Government can issue orders to remove difficulties in implementing the Act.

5. Power to Make Rules: - The Central Government can make rules to carry out the Act's provisions.

6. Repeal and Saving: - Repeals the preceding ordinance, saving actions taken under it.

Administrative and Operational Highlights

• Responsibility: Calcutta Metro Railway Administration is responsible for operation and maintenance.

• Appointment and Operation: Empowers the administration to appoint staff and operate the metro, with safety sanctions required for public carriage.