Formalities to be complied with before giving sanction to the opening of a railway
Section 22 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with formalities to be complied with before giving sanction to the opening of a railway. The Central Government shall, before giving its sanction to the opening of a railway under section 21, obtain a report from the Commissioner that-- (a) he has made a careful inspection of the railway and the rolling stock that may be used thereon; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
(1) The Central Government shall, before giving its sanction to the opening of a railway under section 21, obtain a report from the Commissioner that--
(a) he has made a careful inspection of the railway and the rolling stock that may be used thereon;
(b) the moving and fixed dimensions as laid down by the Central Government have not been infringed;
(c) the structure of lines of rails, strength of bridges, general structural character of the works and the size of, and maximum gross load upon, the axles of any rolling stock, comply with the requirements laid down by the Central Government; and
(d) in his opinion, the railway can be opened for the public carriage of passengers without any danger to the public using it.
(2) If the Commissioner is of the opinion that the railway cannot be opened without any danger to the public using it, he shall, in his report, state the grounds therefor, as also the requirements which, in his opinion, are to be complied with before sanction is given by the Central Government.
(3) The Central Government, after considering the report of the Commissioner, may sanction the opening of a railway under section 21 as such or subject to such conditions as may be considered necessary by it for the safety of the public.
Section 22, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
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Questions about Section 22
What does Section 22 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 22 of the Railways Act is headed "Formalities to be complied with before giving sanction to the opening of a railway". The Central Government shall, before giving its sanction to the opening of a railway under section 21, obtain a report from the Commissioner that-- (a) he has made a careful inspection of the railway and the rolling stock that may be used thereon;
How do I find court cases under Section 22 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 22, section 22 Railways Act 1989, section 22 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 22 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 21 (Sanction of the Central Government to the opening of railway), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. 3 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently GSR 625 (E) The Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000 (2000), then G.S.R. 557(E), Railways (Extent of Monetary Liability and Prescription of Percentage Charge) Rules, 1990 (1990).
When did Section 22 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 22 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 22, 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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