Unlawfully bringing dangerous goods on a railway
Section 164 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with unlawfully bringing dangerous goods on a railway. If any person, in contravention of section 67, takes with him any dangerous goods or entrusts such goods for carriage to the railway administration, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
If any person, in contravention of section 67, takes with him any dangerous goods or entrusts such goods for carriage to the railway administration, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both and shall also be liable for any loss, injury or damage which may be caused by reason of bringing such goods on the railway.
Section 164, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
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Questions about Section 164
What does Section 164 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 164 of the Railways Act is headed "Unlawfully bringing dangerous goods on a railway". If any person, in contravention of section 67, takes with him any dangerous goods or entrusts such goods for carriage to the railway administration, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both
How do I find court cases under Section 164 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 164, section 164 Railways Act 1989, section 164 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 164 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 67 (Carriage of dangerous or offensive goods), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 164 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 164 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 164, 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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