Powers of the Tribunal
Section 38 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with powers of the Tribunal. The Tribunal shall have the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) for the purposes of taking evidence on oath, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents, issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses and o The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
(1) The Tribunal shall have the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) for the purposes of taking evidence on oath, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents, issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses and of review and shall be deemed to be a civil court for all the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXXV of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) and any reference in such section or chapter to the presiding officer of a court shall be deemed to include a reference to the Chairman of the Tribunal.
(2) The Tribunal shall also have power to pass such interim and final orders as the circumstances may require, including orders for the payment of costs.
Section 38, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
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Questions about Section 38
What does Section 38 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 38 of the Railways Act is headed "Powers of the Tribunal". The Tribunal shall have the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) for the purposes of taking evidence on oath, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents, issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses and o
How do I find court cases under Section 38 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 38, section 38 Railways Act 1989, section 38 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 38 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 195 (Representation of railway administration), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 38 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 38 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 38, 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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