Use of rolling stock
Section 27 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with use of rolling stock. A railway administration may use such rolling stock as it may consider necessary for the construction, operation and working of a railway: Provided that before using any rolling stock of a design or type different from that already running on any section of the railway, the previous sanction of the The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
A railway administration may use such rolling stock as it may consider necessary for the construction, operation and working of a railway:
Provided that before using any rolling stock of a design or type different from that already running on any section of the railway, the previous sanction of the Central Government shall be obtained for such use:
Provided further that before giving any such sanction, the Central Government shall obtain a report from the Commissioner that he has made a careful inspection of the rolling stock and, in his opinion, such rolling stock can be used.
Section 27, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 27
What does Section 27 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 27 of the Railways Act is headed "Use of rolling stock". A railway administration may use such rolling stock as it may consider necessary for the construction, operation and working of a railway: Provided that before using any rolling stock of a design or type different from that already running on any section of the railway, the previous sanction of the
How do I find court cases under Section 27 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 27, section 27 Railways Act 1989, section 27 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 27 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently GSR 625 (E) The Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000 (2000).
When did Section 27 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 27 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 27, 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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