Section 16
Delegation of powers. Repealed
The Railway Companies (Emergency Provisions) Act, 1951
About this Act
An Act to make provision for the proper management and administration of railway companies in certain special cases.
The Central Government may, by notified order, direct that all or any of
the powers exercisable by it under this Act, except the powers given to it under section 3 to apply the
provisions of this Act to any railway company or the powers given to it under section 12 or section 18,
may be exercised by any State Government, and where any powers are so delegated, they shall be
exercised subject to such directions as the Central Government may issue from time to time.