Section52
The Railways Act, 1989

Cancellation of ticket and refund

In force From 01 Jul 1990 Act 24 of 1989 As on 19 Oct 2026

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

Section 52 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with cancellation of ticket and refund. If a ticket is returned for cancellation, the railway administration shall cancel the same and refund such amount as may be prescribed. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

If a ticket is returned for cancellation, the railway administration shall cancel the same and refund such amount as may be prescribed.

Section 52, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

Questions about Section 52

What does Section 52 of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 52 of the Railways Act is headed "Cancellation of ticket and refund". If a ticket is returned for cancellation, the railway administration shall cancel the same and refund such amount as may be prescribed.

How do I find court cases under Section 52 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 52, section 52 Railways Act 1989, section 52 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 52 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 52 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 52, 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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