Power of railway administration to charge certain rates
Section 32 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with power of railway administration to charge certain rates. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter, a railway administration may, in respect of the carriage of any commodity and subject to such conditions as may be specified,-- (a) quote a station to station rate; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter, a railway administration may, in respect of the carriage of any commodity and subject to such conditions as may be specified,--
(a) quote a station to station rate;
(b) increase or reduce or cancel, after due notice in the manner determined by the Central Government, a station to station rate, not being a station to station rate introduced in compliance with an order made by the Tribunal;
(c) withdraw, alter or amend the conditions attached to a station to station rate other than conditions introduced in compliance with an order made by the Tribunal; and
(d) charge any lump sum rate.
Section 32, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
Questions about Section 32
What does Section 32 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 32 of the Railways Act is headed "Power of railway administration to charge certain rates". Notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter, a railway administration may, in respect of the carriage of any commodity and subject to such conditions as may be specified,-- (a) quote a station to station rate;
How do I find court cases under Section 32 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 32, section 32 Railways Act 1989, section 32 of the Railways Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 32 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 32 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 32, 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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