Power of Authority to make regulations
Section 4-I of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with power of Authority to make regulations. The Authority may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, make regulations, consistent with this Act and the rules made thereunder, for carrying out the provisions of this Chapter. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
1[4-I. Power of Authority to make regulations.-- (1) The Authority may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, make regulations, consistent with this Act and the rules made thereunder, for carrying out the provisions of this Chapter.
(2) Every regulation made by the Authority under this Chapter shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the regulation or both Houses agree that the regulation should not be made, the regulation shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that regulation.]
Section 4-I, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
Questions about Section 4-I
What does Section 4-I of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 4-I of the Railways Act is headed "Power of Authority to make regulations". [4-I. Power of Authority to make regulations.-- (1) The Authority may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, make regulations, consistent with this Act and the rules made thereunder, for carrying out the provisions of this Chapter.
How do I find court cases under Section 4-I 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 4-I, section 4-I Railways Act 1989, section 4-I 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 4-I of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 4-I of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 4-I, 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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