Inquiry into accident not covered by section 113
Section 120 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with inquiry into accident not covered by section 113. Where any accident of the nature not specified in section 113 occurs in the course of working a railway, the railway administration within whose jurisdiction the accident occurs, may cause such inquiry to be made into the causes of the accident, as may be prescribed. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
Where any accident of the nature not specified in section 113 occurs in the course of working a railway, the railway administration within whose jurisdiction the accident occurs, may cause such inquiry to be made into the causes of the accident, as may be prescribed.
Section 120, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
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Questions about Section 120
What does Section 120 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 120 of the Railways Act is headed "Inquiry into accident not covered by section 113". Where any accident of the nature not specified in section 113 occurs in the course of working a railway, the railway administration within whose jurisdiction the accident occurs, may cause such inquiry to be made into the causes of the accident, as may be prescribed.
How do I find court cases under Section 120 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 120, section 120 Railways Act 1989, section 120 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 120 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 120 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 120 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 120, 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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