Ministry of Railways
The Railways (Employment of Members of the Armed Forces) Act, 1965, was enacted to make certain provisions relating to the employment of members of the Armed Forces of the Union in the working and management of railways. This act aims to provide a legal framework for the utilization of armed forces personnel in railway operations. While the Act does not specify a particular ministry, it falls under the purview of the Ministry of Railways in India, as it deals with matters related to railway administration.
Enactment Date, Number of Chapters, Number of Sections:
The Railways (Employment of Members of the Armed Forces) Act, 1965, was enacted on December 3, 1965. The Act is structured into 5 sections, without specific chapters. These sections cover the short title, definitions, employment of armed forces personnel, and repeal and saving provisions.
Act Governed By:
The Act is primarily governed by the provisions outlined within its sections. It specifies the conditions under which members of the Armed Forces can be employed to assist or replace railway administrations and the applicability of the Indian Railways Act, 1890, to such personnel.
On Whom It Is Applicable:
The Railways (Employment of Members of the Armed Forces) Act, 1965, is applicable to members of the Armed Forces of the Union employed to assist or replace railway administrations, and to railway administrations in India.
Penalties/Punishments:
The Act does not specify any penalties or punishments for non-compliance. However, it outlines the conditions under which members of the Armed Forces can be employed in railway operations and the applicability of the Indian Railways Act, 1890, to such personnel.
Important Pointers:
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The Act allows for the employment of members of the Armed Forces to assist railway administrations.
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It specifies that members of the Armed Forces employed in railway service have the same powers, status, and liabilities as railway servants.
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The Act provides for the assumption of railway operations by the Armed Forces in certain circumstances.
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It ensures that the Indian Railways Act, 1890, ceases to be applicable when the Armed Forces take over railway operations.
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The Act ensures that the Armed Forces personnel employed in railway operations are subject to the governance, control, and discipline of the Armed Forces.
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The Act has been enacted to provide a legal framework for the employment of armed forces personnel in railway operations.
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