Power to make rules in respect of matters in this Chapter
Section 129 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 compensation payable for death;
(b) the nature of the injuries for which compensation shall be paid and the amount of such compensation.
Section 129, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
Made under this section, and citing it
2 instruments state that it was made under this provision — the power to make it comes from here, so a change to any of them changes what this section requires in practice. Newest first.
Another 5 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
- G.S.R. 346(E) Railway Passengers (Manner of Investigation of Untoward Incidents) Rules, 2020Rule 2020
- G.S.R. 347(E) The Railway Accidents and Untoward Incidents (Compensation) Amendment Rules, 2020Rule 2020
- G.S.R.540(E), Railway passengers (Manner of investigation of untoward incidents) Amendment Rules, 2007Rule 2007
- GSR 646 (E) Railway Passengers (Manner of Investigation of Untoward Incidents) Rules 2003.Rule 2003
- GSR 592(E) Railway Accidents (Compensation) Amendment rules 1994Rule 1994
Questions about Section 129
What does Section 129 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 129 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 129 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 129, section 129 Railways Act 1989, section 129 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 129 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there are 2: most recently G.S.R 1165(E) Railway accidents and Untoward Incidents (Compensation) Amendment Rules, 2016 (2019), then G.S.R.620(E), Railway accidents and Untoward Incidents (Compensation) Amendment Rules, 1997 (1997).
When did Section 129 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 129 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 129, 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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