Power to make rules

Section 32 of the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2002 deals with power to make rules. The Central Government may, by notification, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Chapter. The Act came into force on 29 Oct 2002.

(1) The Central Government may, by notification, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Chapter.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:--

(a) the particulars of the ticket such as the value, the period of validity and other particulars under sub-section (3) of section 23;

(b) the volume and weight of baggage under sub-section (1) of section 26;

(c) diseases which are infectious or contagious under sub-section (1) of section 27;

(d) material which is dangerous or offensive under sub-section (1) of section 30; and

(e) generally, for regulating the travelling upon, and the use, working and management of the metro railway.

(3) Every metro railway administration shall keep at every station on its metro railway a copy of all the rules made under this section and shall also allow any person to inspect it free of charge.

Section 32, The Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2002 (Act 60 of 2002).