Extent of liability in respect of goods carried in open wagon
Section 104 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with extent of liability in respect of goods carried in open wagon. Where any goods, which, under ordinary circumstances, would be carried in covered wagon and would be liable to damage, if carried otherwise, are with the consent of the consignor, recorded in the forwarding note, carried in open wagon, the responsibility of railway administration for destruction, da The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
Where any goods, which, under ordinary circumstances, would be carried in covered wagon and would be liable to damage, if carried otherwise, are with the consent of the consignor, recorded in the forwarding note, carried in open wagon, the responsibility of railway administration for destruction, damage or deterioration which may arise only by reason of the goods being so carried, shall be one-half of the amount of liability for such destruction, damage or deterioration determined under this Chapter.
Section 104, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
Questions about Section 104
What does Section 104 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 104 of the Railways Act is headed "Extent of liability in respect of goods carried in open wagon". Where any goods, which, under ordinary circumstances, would be carried in covered wagon and would be liable to damage, if carried otherwise, are with the consent of the consignor, recorded in the forwarding note, carried in open wagon, the responsibility of railway administration for destruction, da
How do I find court cases under Section 104 of the Railways Act?
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When did Section 104 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 104 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 104, 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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- 89. Power to declare notified stations529 words
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- 16. Accommodation works485 words
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