# The Railways Act, 1989, Section 78: Power to measure, weigh, etc

- 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/78/

## Text

Notwithstanding anything contained in the railway receipt, the railway administration may, before the delivery of the consignment, have the right to-- (i) re-measure, re-weigh or re-classify any consignment; (ii) re-calculate the freight and other charges; and (iii) correct any other error or collect any amount that may have been omitted to be charged.

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