Application of the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007 to persons affected due to land acquisition

Q: When did Section 20-O of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 20-O of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 20-O, 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 17 Oct 2026

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

Section 20-O of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with application of the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007 to persons affected due to land acquisition. The provisions of the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007 for project affected families, notified by the Government of India in the Ministry of Rural Development vide number F. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

¹[20-O. Application of the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007 to persons affected due to land acquisition.-- The provisions of the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007 for project affected families, notified by the Government of India in the Ministry of Rural Development vide number F. 26011/4/2007- LRD dated the 31st October, 2007, shall apply in respect of acquisition of land by the Central Government under this Act.]
Section 20-O, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

Questions about Section 20-O

What does Section 20-O of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 20-O of the Railways Act is headed "Application of the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007 to persons affected due to land acquisition". [20-O. Application of the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007 to persons affected due to land acquisition.-- The provisions of the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007 for project affected families, notified by the Government of India in the Ministry of Rural Devel

How do I find court cases under Section 20-O 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 20-O, section 20-O Railways Act 1989, section 20-O 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 20-O of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 20-O of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 20-O, 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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