Exhibition and surrender of passes and tickets

Q: When did Section 54 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 54 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 54, 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.

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

Section 54 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with exhibition and surrender of passes and tickets. Every passenger shall, on demand by any railway servant authorised in this behalf, present his pass or ticket to such railway servant for examination during the journey or at the end of the journey and surrender such ticket-- (a) at the end of the journey, or (b) if such ticket is issued for a speci The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

Every passenger shall, on demand by any railway servant authorised in this behalf, present his pass or ticket to such railway servant for examination during the journey or at the end of the journey and surrender such ticket--
(a) at the end of the journey, or
(b) if such ticket is issued for a specified period, on the expiration of such period.
Section 54, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

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Referred to by 1

s. 138 Levy of excess charge and fare for travelling without proper pass or ticket or beyond authorised distance

Questions about Section 54

What does Section 54 of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 54 of the Railways Act is headed "Exhibition and surrender of passes and tickets". Every passenger shall, on demand by any railway servant authorised in this behalf, present his pass or ticket to such railway servant for examination during the journey or at the end of the journey and surrender such ticket-- (a) at the end of the journey, or (b) if such ticket is issued for a speci

How do I find court cases under Section 54 of the Railways Act?

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What should I read with Section 54 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 54 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 54 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 54, 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.

Other sections of this Act

2. Definitions1289 words
90. Disposal of unremoved goods at notified stations852 words
20F. Determination of amount payable as compensation652 words
89. Power to declare notified stations529 words
138. Levy of excess charge and fare for travelling without proper pass or ticket or beyond authorised distance492 words
16. Accommodation works485 words

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