Section 78

Power to measure, weigh, 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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    Notwithstanding anything contained in the railway receipt, the railway administration may, before the delivery of the consignment, have the right to--
         (i) re-measure, re-weigh or re-classify any consignment;
         (ii) re-calculate the freight and other charges; and
         (iii) correct any other error or collect any amount that may have been omitted to be charged.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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