The Railways Act, 1989
The Railways Act, 1989, was enacted to consolidate and amend the laws related to railways in India. It provides a comprehensive framework for the management, operation, and regulation of the Indian Railways, covering various aspects such as administration, carriage of passengers and goods, accidents, and penalties.
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Section 128: Saving as to certain rights
Section 128 of the Railways Act, 1989 clarifies the relationship between the compensation provided under the Act and other compensation…
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Section 127: Determination of compensation in respect of any injury or loss of goods
Section 127 of the Railways Act, 1989 outlines the framework for determining the compensation for injuries and loss of goods…
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Section 126: Interim relief by railway administration
Section 126 of the Railways Act, 1989 provides for the possibility of interim relief to individuals who have applied for…
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Section 125: Application for compensation
Section 125 of the Railways Act, 1989 outlines the procedure for applying for compensation under Section 124 (regarding compensation for…
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Section 124A: Compensation on account of untoward incidents
Section 124A addresses the compensation payable by the railway administration when an untoward incident occurs in the course of railway…
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Section 124: Extent of liability
Section 124 deals with the extent of liability of the railway administration in the event of accidents involving passenger trains.…
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Section 123: Definitions
Section 123 provides important definitions relevant to the liability of railway administration for death and injury to passengers due to…
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Section 122: Power to make rules in respect of matters in this Chapter
Section 122 grants the Central Government the authority to make rules for the effective implementation of the provisions in the…
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Section 121: Returns
Section 121 of the Railways Act, 1989 mandates that railway administrations report all accidents, whether resulting in injury or not,…
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Section 120: Inquiry into accident not covered by section 113
Section 120 of the Railways Act, 1989 provides a provision for inquiries into accidents that do not fall within the…
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