# The Railways Act, 1989, Section 6: Duties of Commissioner

- Act: The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989)
- In force from: 1990-07-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Railways
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/railways-act-1989/section/6/

## Text

The Commissioner shall-- (a) inspect any railway with a view to determine whether it is fit to be opened for the public carriage of passengers and report thereon to the Central Government as required by or under this Act; (b) make such periodical or other inspections of any railway or of any rolling stock used thereon as the Central Government may direct; (c) make an inquiry under this Act into the cause of any accident on a railway; and (d) discharge such other duties as are conferred on him by or under this Act.

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