Ministry of Railways
The Chaparmukh-Silghat Railway Line and the Katakhal-Lalabazar Railway Line (Nationalisation) Act, 1982, was enacted to provide for the acquisition of the undertakings of the Chaparmukh-Silghat Railway Company Limited in relation to the Chaparmukh-Silghat Railway Line and the undertakings of the Katakhal-Lalabazar Railway Company Limited in relation to the Katakhal-Lalabazar Railway Line. This act aims to secure the efficient operation of these railway lines, which are vital communication links in the north-eastern areas of India. While the Act does not specify a particular ministry, it falls under the purview of the Ministry of Railways in India.
Enactment Date, Number of Chapters, Number of Sections:
The Chaparmukh-Silghat Railway Line and the Katakhal-Lalabazar Railway Line (Nationalisation) Act, 1982, was enacted on August 17, 1982. The Act is structured into 5 chapters and 16 sections. These sections cover various aspects of the acquisition, including definitions, vesting of undertakings, payment of amounts, and miscellaneous provisions.
Act Governed By:
The Act is primarily governed by the provisions outlined within its sections. It establishes the framework for the transfer of the undertakings of the two specified railway companies to the Central Government, the vesting of assets and liabilities, and the payment of compensation. The Act also outlines the duties of persons in charge of management and the powers of the Central Government to make rules.
On Whom It Is Applicable:
The Chaparmukh-Silghat Railway Line and the Katakhal-Lalabazar Railway Line (Nationalisation) Act, 1982, is applicable to the Chaparmukh-Silghat Railway Company Limited, the Katakhal-Lalabazar Railway Company Limited, their respective owners, and the Central Government.
Penalties/Punishments:
The Act prescribes penalties for non-compliance with its provisions. These include:
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Imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both for wrongfully withholding property or documents, or for preferring false claims.
Important Pointers:
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The Act provides for the acquisition of the Chaparmukh-Silghat Railway Line and the Katakhal-Lalabazar Railway Line by the Central Government.
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It vests the undertakings of the two specified companies in the Central Government.
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The Act outlines the procedures for determining and paying compensation to the former owners.
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It specifies that the Central Government has the authority to take possession of the assets and records of the companies.
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The Act ensures that the liabilities of the companies are not enforceable against the Central Government.
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The Act emphasizes the importance of maintaining vital communication links in the north-eastern areas of India.
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The Act has been enacted to secure the efficient operation of the railway lines.
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The Act empowers the Central Government to make rules to implement the provisions of the Act.
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