Section39
The Railways Act, 1989

Reference to the Tribunal

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

Section 39 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with reference to the Tribunal. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 37, the Central Government may make a reference to the Tribunal in respect of any of the matter specified in that section and where any such reference is made in respect of any such matter, the Tribunal shall make an inquiry into that matter and submit i The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

Notwithstanding anything contained in section 37, the Central Government may make a reference to the Tribunal in respect of any of the matter specified in that section and where any such reference is made in respect of any such matter, the Tribunal shall make an inquiry into that matter and submit its report thereon to the Central Government.

Section 39, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

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Questions about Section 39

What does Section 39 of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 39 of the Railways Act is headed "Reference to the Tribunal". Notwithstanding anything contained in section 37, the Central Government may make a reference to the Tribunal in respect of any of the matter specified in that section and where any such reference is made in respect of any such matter, the Tribunal shall make an inquiry into that matter and submit i

How do I find court cases under Section 39 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 39, section 39 Railways Act 1989, section 39 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 39 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 37 (Matters not within the jurisdiction of the Tribunal), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 39 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 39 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 39, 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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