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The Railways Act, 1989

Delegation of powers

In force From 01 Jul 1990 Act 24 of 1989 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 24 of 1989 Ministry Railways Enacted 03 Jun 1989 In force 01 Jul 1990 Instruments 4

Section 28 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with delegation of powers. The Central Government may, by notification, direct that any of its powers or functions under this Chapter, except section 29, or the rules made thereunder shall, in relation to such matters and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the notification, be exercised or discharged a The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

The Central Government may, by notification, direct that any of its powers or functions under this Chapter, except section 29, or the rules made thereunder shall, in relation to such matters and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the notification, be exercised or discharged also by a Commissioner.

Section 28, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 29 Power to make rules in respect of matters in this Chapter

Made under this section, and citing it

4 instruments state that it was made under this provision — the power to make it comes from here, so a change to any of them changes what this section requires in practice. Newest first.

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Questions about Section 28

What does Section 28 of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 28 of the Railways Act is headed "Delegation of powers". The Central Government may, by notification, direct that any of its powers or functions under this Chapter, except section 29, or the rules made thereunder shall, in relation to such matters and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the notification, be exercised or discharged a

How do I find court cases under Section 28 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 28, section 28 Railways Act 1989, section 28 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 28 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 29 (Power to make rules in respect of matters in this Chapter), so none of them can safely be read on its own. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there are 4: most recently GSR 945 (E) The Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Amendment Rules, 2018. (2018), then GSR 44 (E) The Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) (Amendment ) Rules, 2005 (2005), and 2 more.

When did Section 28 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 28 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 28, 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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