Communications between passengers and railway servant in charge of train
Section 59 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with communications between passengers and railway servant in charge of train. A railway administration shall provide and maintain in every train carrying passengers, such efficient means of communication between the passengers and the railway servant in charge of the train as may be approved by the Central Government: Provided that where the railway administration is satisfie The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
A railway administration shall provide and maintain in every train carrying passengers, such efficient means of communication between the passengers and the railway servant in charge of the train as may be approved by the Central Government:
Provided that where the railway administration is satisfied that the means of communication provided in a train are being misused, it may cause such means to be disconnected in that train for such period as it thinks fit:
Provided further that the Central Government may specify the circumstances under which a railway administration may be exempted from providing such means of communication in any train.
Section 59, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
Questions about Section 59
What does Section 59 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 59 of the Railways Act is headed "Communications between passengers and railway servant in charge of train". A railway administration shall provide and maintain in every train carrying passengers, such efficient means of communication between the passengers and the railway servant in charge of the train as may be approved by the Central Government: Provided that where the railway administration is satisfie
How do I find court cases under Section 59 of the Railways Act?
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When did Section 59 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 59 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 59, 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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