Railway servants not to engage in trade
Section 189 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with railway servants not to engage in trade. A railway servant shall not-- (a) purchase or bid for, either in person or by an agent, in his own name or in that of another, or jointly or in shares with others, any property put to auction under section 83 or section 84 or section 85 or section 90; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
A railway servant shall not--
(a) purchase or bid for, either in person or by an agent, in his own name or in that of another, or jointly or in shares with others, any property put to auction under section 83 or section 84 or section 85 or section 90; or
(b) in contravention of any direction of the railway administration in this behalf, engage in trade.
Section 189, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
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Questions about Section 189
What does Section 189 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 189 of the Railways Act is headed "Railway servants not to engage in trade". A railway servant shall not-- (a) purchase or bid for, either in person or by an agent, in his own name or in that of another, or jointly or in shares with others, any property put to auction under section 83 or section 84 or section 85 or section 90;
How do I find court cases under Section 189 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 189, section 189 Railways Act 1989, section 189 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 189 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 83 (Lien for freight or any other sum due), section 84 (Unclaimed consignment), section 85 (Disposal of perishable consignments in certain circumstances), section 90 (Disposal of unremoved goods at notified stations), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 189 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 189 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 189, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions1289 words
- 90. Disposal of unremoved goods at notified stations852 words
- 20F. Determination of amount payable as compensation652 words
- 89. Power to declare notified stations529 words
- 138. Levy of excess charge and fare for travelling without proper pass or ticket or beyond authorised distance492 words
- 16. Accommodation works485 words
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