# The Railways Act, 1989, Section 23: Sections 21 and 22 to apply to the opening of certain works

- Act: The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989)
- In force from: 1990-07-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Railways
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/railways-act-1989/section/23/

## Text

The provisions of sections 21 and 22 shall apply to the opening of the following works if they form part of, or are directly connected with, a railway used for the public carriage of passengers and have been constructed subsequent to the giving of a report by the Commissioner under section 22, namely:-- (a) opening of additional lines of railway and deviation lines; (b) opening of stations, junctions and level crossings; (c) re-modelling of yards and re-building of bridges; (d) introduction of electric traction; and (e) any alteration or reconstruction materially affecting the structural character of any work to which the provisions of sections 21 and 22 apply or are extended by this section.

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