Determination of compensation in respect of any injury or loss of goods
Section 127 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with determination of compensation in respect of any injury or loss of goods. Subject to such rules as may be made, the rates of compensation payable in respect of any injury shall be determined by the Claims Tribunal. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
(1) Subject to such rules as may be made, the rates of compensation payable in respect of any injury shall be determined by the Claims Tribunal.
(2) The compensation payable in respect of any loss of goods shall be such as the Claims Tribunal may, having regard to the circumstances of the case, determine to be reasonable.
Section 127, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
Questions about Section 127
What does Section 127 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 127 of the Railways Act is headed "Determination of compensation in respect of any injury or loss of goods". Subject to such rules as may be made, the rates of compensation payable in respect of any injury shall be determined by the Claims Tribunal.
How do I find court cases under Section 127 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 127, section 127 Railways Act 1989, section 127 of the Railways Act. People searching for it also type railway act 127. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 127 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 127 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 127, 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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