Sections 21 and 22 to apply to the opening of certain works
Section 23 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with sections 21 and 22 to apply to the opening of certain works. 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, namel The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
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.
Section 23, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
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Questions about Section 23
What does Section 23 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 23 of the Railways Act is headed "Sections 21 and 22 to apply to the opening of certain works". 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, namel
How do I find court cases under Section 23 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 23, section 23 Railways Act 1989, section 23 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 23 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), section 22 (Formalities to be complied with before giving sanction to the opening of a railway), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 23 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 23 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 23, 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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