Section 20B

Power to enter for survey, etc.

The Railways Act, 1989

  • Act 24 of 1989
  • Ministry of Railways
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Railways.

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    1[20B. Power to enter for survey, etc.-- On the issue of a notification under sub-section (1) of section 20A, it shall be lawful for any person, authorised by the competent authority in this behalf, to--
         (a) make any inspection, survey, measurement, valuation or enquiry;
         (b) take levels;
         (c) dig or bore into sub-soil;
         (d) set out boundaries and intended lines of work;
         (e) mark such levels, boundaries and lines placing marks and cutting trenches; or
         (f) do such other acts or things as may be considered necessary by the competent authority.]

Notes

1. Ins. by Act 11 of 2008, s. 3 (w.e.f. 31-1-2008)

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