Section88

The Railways Act, 1989

Definitions

Q: When did Section 88 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 88 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 88, 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.

In force From 01 Jul 1990 Act 24 of 1989 As on 25 Oct 2026

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

Section 88 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with definitions. In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "essential commodity" means an essential commodity as defined in clause (a) of section 2 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (10 of 1955); The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,--
(a) "essential commodity" means an essential commodity as defined in clause (a) of section 2 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (10 of 1955);
(b) "notified station" means a station declared to be a notified station under section 89;
(c) "State Government", in relation to a notified station, means the Government of the State in which such station is situated, or where such station is situated in a Union territory, the administrator of that Union territory appointed under article 239 of the Constitution.
Section 88, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

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This section refers to

s. 89 Power to declare notified stations

Questions about Section 88

What does Section 88 of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 88 of the Railways Act is headed "Definitions". In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "essential commodity" means an essential commodity as defined in clause (a) of section 2 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (10 of 1955);

How do I find court cases under Section 88 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 88, section 88 Railways Act 1989, section 88 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 88 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 89 (Power to declare notified stations), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 88 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 88 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 88, 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.

Other sections of this Act

2. Definitions1289 words
90. Disposal of unremoved goods at notified stations852 words
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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