Section4
The Railways Act, 1989

Appointment of General Manager

In force From 01 Jul 1990 Act 24 of 1989 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 24 of 1989 Ministry Railways Enacted 03 Jun 1989 In force 01 Jul 1990 Cited by 1 provision Instruments 2

Section 4 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with appointment of General Manager. The Central Government shall, by notification, appoint a person to be the General Manager of a Zonal Railway. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

(1) The Central Government shall, by notification, appoint a person to be the General Manager of a Zonal Railway.

(2) The general superintendence and control of a Zonal Railway shall vest in the General Manager.

Section 4, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

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Questions about Section 4

What does Section 4 of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 4 of the Railways Act is headed "Appointment of General Manager". The Central Government shall, by notification, appoint a person to be the General Manager of a Zonal Railway.

How do I find court cases under Section 4 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, section 4 Railways Act 1989, section 4 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 4 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. 2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently Indian Railways (Open Lines) General and Subsidiary Rules (2006), then GSR 625 (E) The Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000 (2000).

When did Section 4 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 4 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 4, 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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