# The Railways Act, 1989, Section 172: Penalty for intoxication

- Act: The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989)
- In force from: 1990-07-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Railways
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/railways-act-1989/section/172/

## Text

If any railway servant is in a state of intoxication while on duty, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees and when the performance of any duty in such state is likely to endanger the safety of any person travelling on or being upon a railway, such railway servant shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

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