Abandoning train, etc., without authority
Section 173 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with abandoning train, etc., without authority. If any railway servant, when on duty, is entrusted with any responsibility connected with the running of a train, or of any other rolling stock from one station or place to another station or place, and he abandons his duty before reaching such station or place without authority or without properly The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
If any railway servant, when on duty, is entrusted with any responsibility connected with the running of a train, or of any other rolling stock from one station or place to another station or place, and he abandons his duty before reaching such station or place without authority or without properly handing over such train or rolling stock to another authorised railway servant, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
Section 173, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
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Questions about Section 173
What does Section 173 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 173 of the Railways Act is headed "Abandoning train, etc., without authority". If any railway servant, when on duty, is entrusted with any responsibility connected with the running of a train, or of any other rolling stock from one station or place to another station or place, and he abandons his duty before reaching such station or place without authority or without properly
How do I find court cases under Section 173 of the Railways Act?
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What should I read with Section 173 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 173 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 173 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 173, 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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