Powers of Authority to enter into agreements and execute contracts
Section 4E of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with powers of Authority to enter into agreements and execute contracts. Subject to such directions as may be given to it by the Central Government, the Authority shall be empowered to enter into agreements on behalf of the Central Government and execute contracts.] The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
1[4E. Powers of Authority to enter into agreements and execute contracts.-- Subject to such directions as may be given to it by the Central Government, the Authority shall be empowered to enter into agreements on behalf of the Central Government and execute contracts.]
Section 4E, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
Questions about Section 4E
What does Section 4E of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 4E of the Railways Act is headed "Powers of Authority to enter into agreements and execute contracts". [4E. Powers of Authority to enter into agreements and execute contracts.-- Subject to such directions as may be given to it by the Central Government, the Authority shall be empowered to enter into agreements on behalf of the Central Government and execute contracts.]
How do I find court cases under Section 4E 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 4E, section 4E Railways Act 1989, section 4E 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 4E of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 4E of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 4E, 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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