The Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966

The Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966 is an Indian law that aims to prevent the unlawful possession of railway property. The Act defines what constitutes railway property, including land, buildings, structures, and equipment, and establishes penalties for the unauthorized possession, use, or disposal of such property. The Act also empowers railway officials to enter and search any premises suspected of containing railway property and to arrest and prosecute anyone found to be in unlawful possession of such property. The Act is an important tool in protecting railway property and ensuring the efficient and safe operation of India's railway system.