Power to enter for survey, etc
Section 20B of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with power to enter for survey, etc. On the issue of a notification under sub-section (1) of section 20A, it shall be lawful for any person, authorised by the competent authority in this behalf, to-- (a) make any inspection, survey, measurement, valuation or enquiry; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
1[20B. Power to enter for survey, etc.-- On the issue of a notification under sub-section (1) of section 20A, it shall be lawful for any person, authorised by the competent authority in this behalf, to--
(a) make any inspection, survey, measurement, valuation or enquiry;
(b) take levels;
(c) dig or bore into sub-soil;
(d) set out boundaries and intended lines of work;
(e) mark such levels, boundaries and lines placing marks and cutting trenches; or
(f) do such other acts or things as may be considered necessary by the competent authority.]
Section 20B, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
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Questions about Section 20B
What does Section 20B of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 20B of the Railways Act is headed "Power to enter for survey, etc". [20B. Power to enter for survey, etc.-- On the issue of a notification under sub-section (1) of section 20A, it shall be lawful for any person, authorised by the competent authority in this behalf, to-- (a) make any inspection, survey, measurement, valuation or enquiry;
How do I find court cases under Section 20B 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 20B, section 20B Railways Act 1989, section 20B 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 20B of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 20A (Power to acquire land, etc), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently The Railway Amendment Act 2008 (2008).
When did Section 20B of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 20B of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 20B, 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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- 89. Power to declare notified stations529 words
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- 16. Accommodation works485 words
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