Power to make rules in respect of matters in this Chapter
Section 112 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with power to make rules in respect of matters in this Chapter. The Central Government may, by notification, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Chapter. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
(1) The Central Government may, by notification, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Chapter.
(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:--
(a) the manner of packing of goods entrusted to a railway administration under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 98;
(b) the goods for the purposes of sub-section (3) of section 99; and
(c) the maximum amount payable by the railway administration for the loss, destruction, damage, deterioration or non-delivery of any consignment under sub-section (1) of section 103.
Section 112, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
Cross-references
Extracted from the operative text of the enactments themselves. Every destination below exists in our corpus.
Made under this section, and citing it
3 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
- GSR 90(E) Railways (Extent of Monetary Liability and Prescription of Percentage Charge) Amendment Rules, 1991Rule 1991
- G.S.R. 557(E), Railways (Extent of Monetary Liability and Prescription of Percentage Charge) Rules, 1990Rule 1990
- GSR.763(E), Cessation of Responsibility (after termination of Transit) Rules, 1990Rule 1990
Questions about Section 112
What does Section 112 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 112 of the Railways Act is headed "Power to make rules in respect of matters in this Chapter". The Central Government may, by notification, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Chapter.
How do I find court cases under Section 112 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 112, section 112 Railways Act 1989, section 112 of the Railways 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 112 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 98 (Goods in defective condition or defectively packed), section 99 (Responsibility of a railway administration after termination of transit), section 103 (Extent of monetary liability in respect of any consignment), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 3 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently GSR 90(E) Railways (Extent of Monetary Liability and Prescription of Percentage Charge) Amendment Rules, 1991 (1991), then G.S.R. 557(E), Railways (Extent of Monetary Liability and Prescription of Percentage Charge) Rules, 1990 (1990).
When did Section 112 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 112 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 112, 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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