Protection for Government property
Section 13 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with protection for Government property. Nothing in sections 11 and 12 shall authorise-- (a) a railway administration of the Government railway to do anything on or to any works, lands or buildings vested in, or in the possession of, a State Government without the consent of that Government; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
Nothing in sections 11 and 12 shall authorise--
(a) a railway administration of the Government railway to do anything on or to any works, lands or buildings vested in, or in the possession of, a State Government without the consent of that Government; and
(b) a railway administration of a non-Government railway to do anything on or to any works, lands or buildings vested in, or in the possession of, the Central Government or a State Government, without the consent of the Government concerned.
Section 13, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
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Questions about Section 13
What does Section 13 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 13 of the Railways Act is headed "Protection for Government property". Nothing in sections 11 and 12 shall authorise-- (a) a railway administration of the Government railway to do anything on or to any works, lands or buildings vested in, or in the possession of, a State Government without the consent of that Government;
How do I find court cases under Section 13 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 13, section 13 Railways Act 1989, section 13 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 13 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 11 (Power of railway administrations to execute all necessary works), section 12 (Power to alter the position of pipe, electric supply line drain or sewer, etc), so none of them can safely be read on its own. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently AMENDMENTS TO THE RAILWAY CLAIMS TRIBUNAL ACT, 1987 AND THE RAILWAYS ACT 1989 (2017).
When did Section 13 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 13 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 13, 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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