Temporary suspension of traffic
Section 24 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with temporary suspension of traffic. When an accident has occurred on a railway resulting in a temporary suspension of traffic, and either the original lines of rails and works have been restored to their original standard or a temporary diversion has been laid for the purpose of restoring communication, the original lines of rails and The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
When an accident has occurred on a railway resulting in a temporary suspension of traffic, and either the original lines of rails and works have been restored to their original standard or a temporary diversion has been laid for the purpose of restoring communication, the original lines of rails and works so restored, or the temporary diversion, as the case may be, may, without prior inspection by the Commissioner, be opened for the public carriage of passengers, subject to the following conditions, namely:--
(a) the railway servant incharge of the works undertaken by reason of the accident has certified in writing that the opening of the restored lines of rails and works, or of the temporary diversion will not in his opinion be attended with danger to the public; and
(b) a notice of the opening of the lines of rails and works or the diversion shall be sent immediately to the Commissioner.
Section 24, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
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Questions about Section 24
What does Section 24 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 24 of the Railways Act is headed "Temporary suspension of traffic". When an accident has occurred on a railway resulting in a temporary suspension of traffic, and either the original lines of rails and works have been restored to their original standard or a temporary diversion has been laid for the purpose of restoring communication, the original lines of rails and
How do I find court cases under Section 24 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 24, section 24 Railways Act 1989, section 24 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 24 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. 2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently AMENDMENTS TO THE RAILWAY CLAIMS TRIBUNAL ACT, 1987 AND THE RAILWAYS ACT 1989 (2017), then GSR 625 (E) The Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000 (2000).
When did Section 24 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 24 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 24, 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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