Central Act

The Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987

An Act to provide for the establishment of a Railway Claims Tribunal for inquiring into and determining claims against a railway administration for loss, destruction, damage, deterioration or non-delivery of animals or goods entrusted to it to be carried by railway or for the refund of fares or freight or for compensation for death or injury to passengers occurring as a result of railway accidents or untoward incidents and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Act number54 of 1987
Enacted1987-12-23
In force from1989-11-08
MinistryMinistry of Railways
Sections32
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When did the The Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 come into force?

It came into force on 1989-11-08, having been enacted on 1987-12-23.

Which ministry administers it?

The Ministry of Railways.

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