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Section 20B: Power to enter for survey, etc.

The Railways Act, 1989Central Act · Act 24 of 1989

[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.]

Where this provision sits

ActThe Railways Act, 1989
Section20B
Marginal notePower to enter for survey, etc.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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

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