Section101
The Railways Act, 1989

Responsibility as a carrier of animals

In force From 01 Jul 1990 Act 24 of 1989 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 24 of 1989 Ministry Railways Enacted 03 Jun 1989 In force 01 Jul 1990

Section 101 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with responsibility as a carrier of animals. A railway administration shall not be responsible for any loss or destruction of, or injuries to, any animal carried by railway arising from freight or restiveness of the animal or from overloading of wagons by the consignor. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

A railway administration shall not be responsible for any loss or destruction of, or injuries to, any animal carried by railway arising from freight or restiveness of the animal or from overloading of wagons by the consignor.

Section 101, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

Questions about Section 101

What does Section 101 of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 101 of the Railways Act is headed "Responsibility as a carrier of animals". A railway administration shall not be responsible for any loss or destruction of, or injuries to, any animal carried by railway arising from freight or restiveness of the animal or from overloading of wagons by the consignor.

How do I find court cases under Section 101 of the Railways Act?

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When did Section 101 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 101 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 101, came into force on 01 Jul 1990, having been enacted on 03 Jun 1989. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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