Partial delivery of consignments
Section 82 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with partial delivery of consignments. The consignee or endorsee shall, as soon as the consignment or part thereof is ready for delivery, take delivery of such consignment or part thereof notwithstanding that such consignment or part thereof is damaged (2) In the case of partial delivery under sub-section (1), the railway administration The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
(1) The consignee or endorsee shall, as soon as the consignment or part thereof is ready for delivery, take delivery of such consignment or part thereof notwithstanding that such consignment or part thereof is damaged
(2) In the case of partial delivery under sub-section (1), the railway administration shall furnish a partial delivery certificate, in such form as may be prescribed.
(3) If the consignee or endorsee refuses to take delivery under sub-section (1), the consignment or part thereof shall be subject to wharfage charges beyond the time allowed for removal.
Section 82, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
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Questions about Section 82
What does Section 82 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 82 of the Railways Act is headed "Partial delivery of consignments". The consignee or endorsee shall, as soon as the consignment or part thereof is ready for delivery, take delivery of such consignment or part thereof notwithstanding that such consignment or part thereof is damaged (2) In the case of partial delivery under sub-section (1), the railway administration
How do I find court cases under Section 82 of the Railways Act?
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What should I read with Section 82 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 82 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 82 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 82, 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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