The Railways Act, 1989 · V — OPENING OF RAILWAYS

Section 21. Sanction of the Central Government to the opening of railway

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

CHAPTER V OPENING OF RAILWAYS 21. Sanction of the Central Government to the opening of railway .—No railway shall be opened for the public carriage of passengers until the Central Government has, by order, sanctioned the opening thereof for that purpose.

Source: India Code