Assistance by the Central Government
Section 40 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with assistance by the Central Government. The Central Government shall give to the Tribunal such assistance as it may require and shall also place at its disposal any information in the possession of the Central Government which that Government may think relevant to any matter before the Tribunal. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
(1) The Central Government shall give to the Tribunal such assistance as it may require and shall also place at its disposal any information in the possession of the Central Government which that Government may think relevant to any matter before the Tribunal.
(2) Any person duly authorised in this behalf by the Central Government shall be entitled to appear and be heard in any proceedings before the Tribunal.
Section 40, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
Questions about Section 40
What does Section 40 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 40 of the Railways Act is headed "Assistance by the Central Government". The Central Government shall give to the Tribunal such assistance as it may require and shall also place at its disposal any information in the possession of the Central Government which that Government may think relevant to any matter before the Tribunal.
How do I find court cases under Section 40 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 40, section 40 Railways Act 1989, section 40 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 40 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 40 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 40, 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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