Inquiry by Commissioner
Section 114 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with inquiry by Commissioner. On the receipt of a notice under section 113 of the occurrence of an accident to a train carrying passengers resulting in loss of human life or grievous hurt causing total or partial disablement of permanent nature to a passenger or serious damage to railway property, the Commissioner shall, as soon The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
(1) On the receipt of a notice under section 113 of the occurrence of an accident to a train carrying passengers resulting in loss of human life or grievous hurt causing total or partial disablement of permanent nature to a passenger or serious damage to railway property, the Commissioner shall, as soon as may be, notify the railway administration in whose jurisdiction the accident occurred of his intention to hold an inquiry into the causes that led to the accident and shall at the same time fix and communicate the date, time and place of inquiry:
Provided that it shall be open to the Commissioner to hold an inquiry into any other accident which, in his opinion, requires the holding of such an inquiry.
(2) If for any reason, the Commissioner is not able to hold an inquiry as soon as may be after the occurrence of the accident, he shall notify the railway administration accordingly.
Section 114, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
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Questions about Section 114
What does Section 114 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 114 of the Railways Act is headed "Inquiry by Commissioner". On the receipt of a notice under section 113 of the occurrence of an accident to a train carrying passengers resulting in loss of human life or grievous hurt causing total or partial disablement of permanent nature to a passenger or serious damage to railway property, the Commissioner shall, as soon
How do I find court cases under Section 114 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 114, section 114 Railways Act 1989, section 114 of the Railways Act. People searching for it also type railway act 114. 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 114 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 113 (Notice of railway accident), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 114 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 114 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 114, 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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