Constitution of Government metro railway
Section 3 of the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2002 deals with constitution of Government metro railway. The Central Government may, for the purpose of efficient administration of a Government metro railway, in [the National Capital Region, metropolitan city and metropolitan area], by notification, constitute such railways as it may deem fit. The Act came into force on 29 Oct 2002.
(1) The Central Government may, for the purpose of efficient administration of a Government metro railway, in 1[the National Capital Region, metropolitan city and metropolitan area], by notification, constitute such railways as it may deem fit.
(2) A Government metro railway administration may, for efficient performance of its functions under this Act, appoint such officers and other employees as it considers necessary on such terms and conditions of service as may be determined by regulation.
Section 3, The Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2002 (Act 60 of 2002).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument states that it was made under this provision — the power to make it comes from here, so a change to any of them changes what this section requires in practice. Newest first.
Another 6 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
- Metro Railways (Carriage & Ticket) Amendment Rules, 2019Rule 2019
- The Bangalore Metro Railway (Carriage & Ticket) Amendment Rules, 2018Rule 2018
- The Chennai Metro Railway (Carriage & Ticket) Amendment Rules, 2018Rule 2018
- The Metro Railway (Carriage & Ticket) Amendment Rules, 2018Rule 2018
- Extension of additional charge of the post of Claims Commissioner to Shri Satish ChandraNotification 2015
- Opening up of Metro Railways for Public Carriage of Passengers (Amendment) Rules, 2013Rule 2013
Questions about Section 3
What does Section 3 of the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act deal with?
Section 3 of the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act is headed "Constitution of Government metro railway". The Central Government may, for the purpose of efficient administration of a Government metro railway, in [the National Capital Region, metropolitan city and metropolitan area], by notification, constitute such railways as it may deem fit.
How do I find court cases under Section 3 of the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act 3, section 3 Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act, section 3 of the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 3 of the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act, and has it changed?
The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently Extension of the Act to the Metropolitan Area of Hyderabad (2012).
When did Section 3 of the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act come into force?
Section 3 of the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act, cited as Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act 3, came into force on 29 Oct 2002, having been enacted on 17 Dec 2002. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions611 words
- 69. Travelling without proper pass or ticket or beyond authorised distance371 words
- 6. Powers of metro railway administration247 words
- 74. Maliciously wrecking a train causing sabotage235 words
- 15. Formalities to be complied with before giving sanction to the opening of metro railway226 words
- 81. Offences by companies226 words
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