Power to make rules in respect of matters in this Chapter
Section 20P of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with power to make rules in respect of matters in this Chapter. The Central Government may, by notification, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Chapter. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
1[20P. Power to make rules in respect of matters in this Chapter.-- (1) The Central Government may, by notification, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Chapter.
(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:--
(a) the manner of appointment of arbitrator under sub-section (6) of section 20F;
(b) the manner in which the amount shall be deposited with the competent authority under sub-sections (1) and (6) of section 20H;
(c) the manner of maintenance and administration of separate fund for the purposes of section 20M.]
Section 20P, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
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Questions about Section 20P
What does Section 20P of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 20P of the Railways Act is headed "Power to make rules in respect of matters in this Chapter". [20P. Power to make rules in respect of matters in this Chapter.-- (1) The Central Government may, by notification, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Chapter.
How do I find court cases under Section 20P 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 20P, section 20P Railways Act 1989, section 20P 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 20P of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 20F (Determination of amount payable as compensation), section 20H (Deposit and payment of amount), section 20M (Sharing with landowners the difference in price of a land when transferred for a higher consideration), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 20P of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 20P of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 20P, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions1289 words
- 90. Disposal of unremoved goods at notified stations852 words
- 20F. Determination of amount payable as compensation652 words
- 89. Power to declare notified stations529 words
- 138. Levy of excess charge and fare for travelling without proper pass or ticket or beyond authorised distance492 words
- 16. Accommodation works485 words
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