Indian Railways Act
The Indian Railways Act, 1989 is a comprehensive piece of legislation enacted by the Parliament of India to regulate all aspects of rail transport in the country. It came into force on July 1, 1989, replacing the Indian Railways Act of 1890.
INDIAN RAILWAYS ACT 1989
COMPLETE INDEX
Comprehensive Chapter Index for Indian Railways Act 1989 - Complete legal framework covering all 16 chapters with detailed provisions, regulations, and procedures governing Indian Railway operations.
Indian Railways Act 1989 - Legal Reference Document
Chapter I
PRELIMINARY
Short title, commencement and definitions
Sections: 2
Chapter II
Railway Administration
Zonal railways and administrative appointments
Sections: 2
Chapter III
COMMISSIONERS OF RAILWAY SAFETY
Appointment, duties and powers of railway safety commissioners
Sections: 6
Chapter IV
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF WORK
Powers and procedures for railway construction and maintenance
Sections: 10
Chapter V
Opening Of Railways
Procedures for opening, closing and re-opening of railways
Sections: 9
Chapter VI
Fixation of Rates
Powers related to fixing and altering railway rates
Sections: 3
Chapter VII
Railway Rates Tribunal
Constitution, powers and procedures of Railway Rates Tribunal
Sections: 16
Chapter VIII
Carriage of Passengers
Rules and regulations for passenger carriage
Sections: 11
Chapter IX
Carriage of goods
Provisions for carriage, delivery and liability for goods
Sections: 27
Chapter X
Special Provisions as to Goods Booked to Notified Stations
Special provisions for goods at notified stations
Sections: 5
Chapter XI
Responsibilities of Railway Administration as Carriers
Liability and responsibilities of railway administration
Sections: 20
Chapter XII
Accidents
Notice, inquiry and reporting of railway accidents
Sections: 10
Chapter XIII
Liability of Railway Administration for Death and injury to passengers due to accidents
Compensation and liability for passenger injuries and death
Sections: 8
Chapter XIV
Regulation of hours of work and period of rest
Working hours and rest periods for railway servants
Sections: 7
Chapter XV
Penalties and Offences
Penalties for various offences under the Railway Act
Sections: 46
Chapter XVI
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous provisions and general powers
Sections: 18
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