Section171
The Railways Act, 1989

Section 169 or 170 not to preclude Central Government from taking any other action

In force From 01 Jul 1990 Act 24 of 1989 As on 19 Oct 2026

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

Section 171 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with section 169 or 170 not to preclude Central Government from taking any other action. Nothing in section 169 or 170 shall preclude the Central Government from resorting to any other action to compel a non-Government railway to discharge any obligation imposed upon it by or under this Act. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

Nothing in section 169 or 170 shall preclude the Central Government from resorting to any other action to compel a non-Government railway to discharge any obligation imposed upon it by or under this Act.

Section 171, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

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Questions about Section 171

What does Section 171 of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 171 of the Railways Act is headed "Section 169 or 170 not to preclude Central Government from taking any other action". Nothing in section 169 or 170 shall preclude the Central Government from resorting to any other action to compel a non-Government railway to discharge any obligation imposed upon it by or under this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 171 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 171, section 171 Railways Act 1989, section 171 of the Railways Act. People searching for it also type railway act 171. 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 171 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 169 (Levy of penalty on non-Government railway), section 170 (Recovery of penalty), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 171 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 171 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 171, 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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