Liability of railway administration for wrong delivery
Section 80 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with liability of railway administration for wrong delivery. Where a railway administration delivers the consignment to the person who produces the railway receipt, it shall not be responsible for any wrong delivery on the ground that such person is not entitled thereto or that the endorsement on the railway receipt is forged or otherwise defective. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
Where a railway administration delivers the consignment to the person who produces the railway receipt, it shall not be responsible for any wrong delivery on the ground that such person is not entitled thereto or that the endorsement on the railway receipt is forged or otherwise defective.
Section 80, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 80
What does Section 80 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 80 of the Railways Act is headed "Liability of railway administration for wrong delivery". Where a railway administration delivers the consignment to the person who produces the railway receipt, it shall not be responsible for any wrong delivery on the ground that such person is not entitled thereto or that the endorsement on the railway receipt is forged or otherwise defective.
How do I find court cases under Section 80 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 80, section 80 Railways Act 1989, section 80 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 80 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently SO 1219(E) Authorisation of Rail Travellers' Service Agent Rules 2014. (2014).
When did Section 80 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 80 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 80, 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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- 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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