The Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966
The Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966 is an Indian law that deals with the unlawful possession of railway property.
Summary
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.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Penalty For Theft, Dishonest Misappropriation Or Unlawful Possession Of Railway Property | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Punishment For Abetment, Conspiracy Or Connivance At Offences | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Offences Under The Act Not To Be Cognizable | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Power To Arrest Without Warrant | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Disposal Of Persons Arrested | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Inquiry How To Be Made | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Power To Summon Persons To Give Evidence And Produce Documents | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Issue Of Search Warrant | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Searches And Arrests How To Be Made | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Officers Required To Assist | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Power Of Courts To Order Forfeiture Of Vehicles, Etc | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: Act To Override Other Laws | Open |
| 15 | Section 15: Construction Of References To Laws Not In Force In Jammu And Kashmir | Open |