Section166

The Railways Act, 1989

Defacing public notices

Q: When did Section 166 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 166 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 166, 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.

In force From 01 Jul 1990 Act 24 of 1989 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 24 of 1989 Ministry Railways Enacted 03 Jun 1989 In force 01 Jul 1990 Cited by 1 provision

Section 166 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with defacing public notices. If any person without lawful authority-- (a) pulls down or wilfully damages any board or document set up or posted by the order of a railway administration on a railway or any rolling stock; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

If any person without lawful authority--
(a) pulls down or wilfully damages any board or document set up or posted by the order of a railway administration on a railway or any rolling stock; or
(b) obliterates or alters any letters or figures upon any such board or document or upon any rolling stock,
he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.
Section 166, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

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Referred to by 1

s. 197 Matters supplemental to the definitions of "railway" and "railway servant"

Questions about Section 166

What does Section 166 of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 166 of the Railways Act is headed "Defacing public notices". If any person without lawful authority-- (a) pulls down or wilfully damages any board or document set up or posted by the order of a railway administration on a railway or any rolling stock;

How do I find court cases under Section 166 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 166, section 166 Railways Act 1989, section 166 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 166 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 166 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 166 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 166, 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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