Power to exempt railway from Act

Q: When did Section 196 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 196 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 196, 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.

In force From 01 Jul 1990 Act 24 of 1989 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 24 of 1989 Ministry Railways Enacted 03 Jun 1989 In force 01 Jul 1990

Section 196 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with power to exempt railway from Act. The Central Government may, by notification, exempt any railway from all or any of the provisions of this Act. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

(1) The Central Government may, by notification, exempt any railway from all or any of the provisions of this Act.
(2) Every notification issued under sub-section (1) shall be laid as soon as may be after it is issued before each House of Parliament.
Section 196, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

Questions about Section 196

What does Section 196 of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 196 of the Railways Act is headed "Power to exempt railway from Act". The Central Government may, by notification, exempt any railway from all or any of the provisions of this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 196 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 196, section 196 Railways Act 1989, section 196 of the Railways Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 196 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 196 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 196, 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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