General power to make rules
Section 198 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with general power to make rules. Without prejudice to any power to make rules contained elsewhere in this Act, the Central Government may make rules generally to carry out the purposes of this Act. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
Without prejudice to any power to make rules contained elsewhere in this Act, the Central Government may make rules generally to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Section 198, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
Made under this section, and citing it
22 instruments state that it was made under this provision — the power to make it comes from here, so a change to any of them changes what this section requires in practice. Newest first.
- G.S.R. 195(E) The Indian Railways (Open Lines) General (First Amendment) Rules, 2022Rule 2022
- G.S.R. 603(E) The Indian Railways (Open Lines) General (Second Amendment) Rules, 2022Rule 2022
- GSR 157(E)- Indian Railways (Open Lines) General Amendment Rules, 2021Rule 2021
- GSR 168(E) The Indian Railways (Open Lines) General Amendment Rules, 2020Rule 2020
- GSR 765 (E) Dedicated Freight Corridor Railway General Rules, 2018.Rule 2018
- GSR 945 (E) The Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Amendment Rules, 2018.Rule 2018
- GSR 194(E) Indian Railways (Open Lines) General ( Amendment) Rules, 2015Rule 2015
- GSR 775 (E) Indian Railways (Open Lines) General ( Amendment) Rules, 2014Rule 2014
- GSR 705 (E) Indian Railways (Open Lines) General ( Amendment) Rules, 2011Rule 2011
- GSR 116(E) Indian Railways (Open Lines) General ( Amendment) Rules, 2008Rule 2008
- GSR 847(E) Indian Railways (Open Lines) General ( Amendment) Rules, 2008Rule 2008
- GSR 694(E) Indian Railways (Open Lines) General (Second Amendment) Rules, 2007Rule 2007
- GSR 221 (E) Indian Railways (Open Lines) General ( Amendment) Rules, 2006Rule 2006
- GSR 476 (E) Indian Railways (Open Lines) General ( Second Amendment) Rules, 2006Rule 2006
- Indian Railways (Open Lines) General and Subsidiary RulesRule 2006
- GSR 44 (E) The Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) (Amendment ) Rules, 2005Rule 2005
- GSR 842(E) Indian Railways (Open Lines) General ( Amendment) Rules, 2002Rule 2002
- GSR 762 (E) The (Railways Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Amendment Rules, 2001Rule 2001
- GSR 625 (E) The Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000Rule 2000
- GSR 893(E) Indian Railways (Open Lines) General ( Third Amendment) Rules, 2000Rule 2000
- GSR 913 (E) Indian Railways (Open Lines) General ( Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2000Rule 2000
- GSR 283 (E) Indian Railways (Open Lines) General ( Third Amendment) Rules, 1999Rule 1999
Another 5 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
- GSR 848 (E) Indian Railways (Open Lines) General ( Amendment) Rules, 2009Rule 2009
- GSR 708 (E) Indian Railways (Open Lines) General ( Second Amendment) Rules, 2000Rule 2000
- GSR 47 Indian Railways (Open Lines) General ( Amendment) Rules, 1999Rule 1999
- GSR 83 Indian Railways (Open Lines) General ( Amendment) Rules, 1996Rule 1996
- GSR 245 Indian Railways (Open Lines) General ( Amendment) Rules, 1991Rule 1992
Questions about Section 198
What does Section 198 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 198 of the Railways Act is headed "General power to make rules". Without prejudice to any power to make rules contained elsewhere in this Act, the Central Government may make rules generally to carry out the purposes of this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 198 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 198, section 198 Railways Act 1989, section 198 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 198 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there are 22: most recently G.S.R. 195(E) The Indian Railways (Open Lines) General (First Amendment) Rules, 2022 (2022), then G.S.R. 603(E) The Indian Railways (Open Lines) General (Second Amendment) Rules, 2022 (2022), and 20 more.
When did Section 198 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 198 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 198, 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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- 16. Accommodation works485 words
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