Supervisors of railway labour
Section 135 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with supervisors of railway labour. Subject to such rules as may be made in this behalf, the Central Government may appoint supervisors of railway labour. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
(1) Subject to such rules as may be made in this behalf, the Central Government may appoint supervisors of railway labour.
(2) The duties of supervisors of railways labour shall be--
(i) to inspect railways in order to determine whether the provisions of this Chapter or of the rules made thereunder are duly observed; and
(ii) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed.
(3) A supervisor of railway labour shall be deemed to be a Commissioner for the purposes of sections 7 and 9.
Section 135, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
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Questions about Section 135
What does Section 135 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 135 of the Railways Act is headed "Supervisors of railway labour". Subject to such rules as may be made in this behalf, the Central Government may appoint supervisors of railway labour.
How do I find court cases under Section 135 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 135, section 135 Railways Act 1989, section 135 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 135 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 7 (Powers of Commissioner), section 9 (Facilities to be afforded to Commissioners), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 135 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 135 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 135, 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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