Section92
The Railways Act, 1989

Power to make rules in respect of matters in this Chapter

In force From 01 Jul 1990 Act 24 of 1989 As on 20 Oct 2026

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

Section 92 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with power to make rules in respect of matters in this Chapter. The Central Government may, by notification, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Chapter. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

(1) The Central Government may, by notification, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Chapter.

(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:--

(a) the factors to which the Central Government shall have regard under clause (e) of the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 89;

(b) the form and manner in which an application may be made under sub-section (2) of section 89;

(c) the form in which a statement is required to be exhibited under sub-section (3) of section 89;

(d) the manner in which the dates of public auctions may be notified under sub-section (1) of section 90;

(e) the manner of crediting to the railway administration the price of goods referred to in sub-clause (iii) of clause (a) of the proviso to sub-section (3) of section 90.

Section 92, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

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Questions about Section 92

What does Section 92 of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 92 of the Railways Act is headed "Power to make rules in respect of matters in this Chapter". The Central Government may, by notification, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Chapter.

How do I find court cases under Section 92 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 92, section 92 Railways Act 1989, section 92 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 92 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 89 (Power to declare notified stations), section 90 (Disposal of unremoved goods at notified stations), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 92 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 92 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 92, 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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