The Railways Act, 1989 · IX — CARRIAGE OF GOODS

Section 78. Power to measure, weigh, etc

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

78. Power to measure, weigh, etc .—Notwithstanding anything contained in the railway receipt, the railway administration may, before the delivery of the consignment, have the right to— - (i) re-measure, re-weigh or re-classify any consignment; - (ii) re-calculate the freight and other charges; and - (iii) correct any other error or collect any amount that may have been omitted to be charged.

Source: India Code