Section 198 of The Railways Act, 1989 in hindi — General power to make rules
Bare section text
Official Legislative Text
Without prejudice to any power to make rules contained elsewhere in this Act, the Central Government may make rules generally to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Educational Study Layer
Summary
Without prejudice to any power to make rules contained elsewhere in this Act, the Central Government may make rules generally to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What authority does Section 198 of the Railways Act, 1989 grant to the Central Government?
Section 198 of the Railways Act, 1989 grants the Central Government the general power to make rules to carry out the purposes of the Act.
2. Does the rule-making power in Section 198 limit other specific rule-making powers in the Railways Act, 1989?
No. Section 198 of the Railways Act, 1989 states that this general power is "without prejudice to any power to make rules contained elsewhere in this Act."
3. What is the main purpose of Section 198 of the Railways Act, 1989?
The main purpose of Section 198 of the Railways Act, 1989 is to provide a broad legal foundation so the government can draft specific rules as needed to implement the Act's provisions without needing to amend the main Act.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 198 of the Railways Act, 1989, who has the general power to make rules to carry out the purposes of the Act?
Q2.How does the general rule-making power in Section 198 of the 1989 Railways Act interact with specific rule-making powers found in other sections?
Q3.Under Section 198 of the railway legislation of 1989, what is the legal limit or scope of the Central Government's general rule-making power?
Q4.Under Section 198 of the Indian Railways Act, 1989, can the Central Government make a general rule even if no other section specifically requests rules on that topic?