Fences, gates and bars
Section 18 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with fences, gates and bars. The Central Government may, within such time as may be specified by it or within such further time, as it may grant, require that-- (a) boundary marks or fences be provided or renewed by a railway administration for a railway or any part thereof and for roads constructed in connection therewith; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
The Central Government may, within such time as may be specified by it or within such further time, as it may grant, require that--
(a) boundary marks or fences be provided or renewed by a railway administration for a railway or any part thereof and for roads constructed in connection therewith;
(b) suitable gates, chains, bars, stiles or hand-rails be erected or renewed by a railway administration at level crossings;
(c) persons be employed by a railway administration to open and shut gates, chains or bars.
Section 18, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
Made under this section, and citing it
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Questions about Section 18
What does Section 18 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 18 of the Railways Act is headed "Fences, gates and bars". The Central Government may, within such time as may be specified by it or within such further time, as it may grant, require that-- (a) boundary marks or fences be provided or renewed by a railway administration for a railway or any part thereof and for roads constructed in connection therewith;
How do I find court cases under Section 18 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 18, section 18 Railways Act 1989, section 18 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 18 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently Kolkata Metro Railway General Rules 2019 (2019).
When did Section 18 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 18 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 18, 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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