Section199
The Railways Act, 1989

Rules to be laid before Parliament

In force From 01 Jul 1990 Act 24 of 1989 As on 19 Oct 2026

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

Section 199 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with rules to be laid before Parliament. Every rule made under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immediate The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

Every rule made under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or both Houses agree that the rule should not be made, the rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule.

Section 199, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

Questions about Section 199

What does Section 199 of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 199 of the Railways Act is headed "Rules to be laid before Parliament". Every rule made under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immediate

How do I find court cases under Section 199 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 199, section 199 Railways Act 1989, section 199 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 199 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 199 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 199, 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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