Section86
The Railways Act, 1989

Sales under sections 83 to 85 not to affect the right to suit

In force From 01 Jul 1990 Act 24 of 1989 As on 21 Oct 2026

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

Section 86 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with sales under sections 83 to 85 not to affect the right to suit. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter, the right of sale under sections 83 to 85 shall be without prejudice to the right of the railway administration to recover by suit, any freight, charge, amount or other expenses due to it. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter, the right of sale under sections 83 to 85 shall be without prejudice to the right of the railway administration to recover by suit, any freight, charge, amount or other expenses due to it.

Section 86, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

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Questions about Section 86

What does Section 86 of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 86 of the Railways Act is headed "Sales under sections 83 to 85 not to affect the right to suit". Notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter, the right of sale under sections 83 to 85 shall be without prejudice to the right of the railway administration to recover by suit, any freight, charge, amount or other expenses due to it.

How do I find court cases under Section 86 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 86, section 86 Railways Act 1989, section 86 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 86 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 83 (Lien for freight or any other sum due), section 85 (Disposal of perishable consignments in certain circumstances), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 86 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 86 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 86, 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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