Railway receipt

Q: When did Section 65 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 65 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 65, 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 15 Oct 2026

Act 24 of 1989 Ministry Railways Enacted 03 Jun 1989 In force 01 Jul 1990 Cited by 1 provision

Section 65 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with railway receipt. A railway administration shall,-- (a) in a case where the goods are to be loaded by a person entrusting such goods, on the completion of such loading; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

(1) A railway administration shall,--
(a) in a case where the goods are to be loaded by a person entrusting such goods, on the completion of such loading; or
(b) in any other case, on the acceptance of the goods by it, issue a railway receipt in such form as may be specified by the Central Government.
(2) A railway receipt shall be prima facie evidence of the weight and the number of packages stated therein:
Provided that in the case of a consignment in wagon-load or train-load and the weight or the number of packages is not checked by a railway servant authorised in this behalf, and a statement to that effect is recorded in such railway receipt by him, the burden of proving the weight or, as the case may be, the number of packages stated therein, shall lie on the consignor, the consignee or the endorsee.
Section 65, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

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Questions about Section 65

What does Section 65 of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 65 of the Railways Act is headed "Railway receipt". A railway administration shall,-- (a) in a case where the goods are to be loaded by a person entrusting such goods, on the completion of such loading;

How do I find court cases under Section 65 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 65, section 65 Railways Act 1989, section 65 of the Railways Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 65 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 65 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 65 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 65, 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

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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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