Railway administration against which application for compensation for personal injury is to be filed

Q: When did Section 109 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 109 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 109, 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.

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 109 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with railway administration against which application for compensation for personal injury is to be filed. An application before the Claims Tribunal for compensation for the loss of life or personal injury to a passenger, may be instituted against,-- (a) the railway administration from which the passenger obtained his pass or purchased his ticket, or (b) the railway administration on whose railway the de The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

An application before the Claims Tribunal for compensation for the loss of life or personal injury to a passenger, may be instituted against,--
(a) the railway administration from which the passenger obtained his pass or purchased his ticket, or
(b) the railway administration on whose railway the destination station lies or the loss or personal injury occurred.
Section 109, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

Questions about Section 109

What does Section 109 of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 109 of the Railways Act is headed "Railway administration against which application for compensation for personal injury is to be filed". An application before the Claims Tribunal for compensation for the loss of life or personal injury to a passenger, may be instituted against,-- (a) the railway administration from which the passenger obtained his pass or purchased his ticket, or (b) the railway administration on whose railway the de

How do I find court cases under Section 109 of the Railways 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: Railways Act 1989 109, section 109 Railways Act 1989, section 109 of the Railways Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 109 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 109 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 109, 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.

Other sections of this Act

2. Definitions1289 words
90. Disposal of unremoved goods at notified stations852 words
20F. Determination of amount payable as compensation652 words
89. Power to declare notified stations529 words
138. Levy of excess charge and fare for travelling without proper pass or ticket or beyond authorised distance492 words
16. Accommodation works485 words

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