Section47
The Railways Act, 1989

Report to the Central Government

In force From 01 Jul 1990 Act 24 of 1989 As on 21 Oct 2026

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

Section 47 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with report to the Central Government. The Tribunal shall present annually a report to the Central Government of all its proceedings under this Chapter. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

The Tribunal shall present annually a report to the Central Government of all its proceedings under this Chapter.

Section 47, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

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Questions about Section 47

What does Section 47 of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 47 of the Railways Act is headed "Report to the Central Government". The Tribunal shall present annually a report to the Central Government of all its proceedings under this Chapter.

How do I find court cases under Section 47 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 47, section 47 Railways Act 1989, section 47 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 47 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?

The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently GSR 514E Indian Railways Open Line s) General (Third Amendment) Rules 1983. (1983).

When did Section 47 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 47 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 47, 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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