Section75
The Railways Act, 1989

Section 74 not to affect right of stoppage in transit or claims for freight

In force From 01 Jul 1990 Act 24 of 1989 As on 20 Oct 2026

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

Section 75 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with section 74 not to affect right of stoppage in transit or claims for freight. Nothing contained in section 74 shall prejudice or affect-- (a) any right of the consignor for stoppage of goods in transit as an unpaid vendor (as defined under the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 3 of 1930 ) on his written request to the railway administration; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

Nothing contained in section 74 shall prejudice or affect--

(a) any right of the consignor for stoppage of goods in transit as an unpaid vendor (as defined under the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 3 of 1930 ) on his written request to the railway administration;

(b) any right of the railway to claim freight from the consignor; or

(c) any liability of the consignee or the endorsee, referred to in that section, by reason of his being such consignee or endorsee.

Section 75, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

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Questions about Section 75

What does Section 75 of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 75 of the Railways Act is headed "Section 74 not to affect right of stoppage in transit or claims for freight". Nothing contained in section 74 shall prejudice or affect-- (a) any right of the consignor for stoppage of goods in transit as an unpaid vendor (as defined under the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 3 of 1930 ) on his written request to the railway administration;

How do I find court cases under Section 75 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 75, section 75 Railways Act 1989, section 75 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 75 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 74 (Passing of property in the goods covered by railway receipt), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 75 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 75 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 75, 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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