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Who is generally responsible for discharging police duties on railway lines?
Who is generally responsible for discharging police duties on railway lines?
What does the term 'station limits' encompass?
What does the term 'station limits' encompass?
What should be referred to in case of ambiguity regarding police jurisdiction?
What should be referred to in case of ambiguity regarding police jurisdiction?
What is the primary responsibility of Local Police?
What is the primary responsibility of Local Police?
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Under which act was the Railway Protection Force created?
Under which act was the Railway Protection Force created?
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In which Ministry is the Railway Protection Force placed?
In which Ministry is the Railway Protection Force placed?
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Which department must coordinate with the police for railway-related security?
Which department must coordinate with the police for railway-related security?
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What is true regarding the procedure for lodging FIRs or complaints?
What is true regarding the procedure for lodging FIRs or complaints?
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What is the potential punishment for an owner or occupier who connives with an offense against the provisions of the Act?
What is the potential punishment for an owner or occupier who connives with an offense against the provisions of the Act?
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What action should be taken when unauthorized occupation or subletting of quarters is discovered?
What action should be taken when unauthorized occupation or subletting of quarters is discovered?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a necessary measure to prevent issues with railway materials?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a necessary measure to prevent issues with railway materials?
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What is the first piece of information required on the proforma for lodging an FIR?
What is the first piece of information required on the proforma for lodging an FIR?
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In the lodging of an FIR, which detail is NOT required according to the provided information?
In the lodging of an FIR, which detail is NOT required according to the provided information?
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Which entity is responsible for maintaining law and order on the railways?
Which entity is responsible for maintaining law and order on the railways?
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What defines 'railway limits'?
What defines 'railway limits'?
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Under which act does the Railway Protection Force have the authority to arrest and search offenders?
Under which act does the Railway Protection Force have the authority to arrest and search offenders?
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What should engineering staff do regarding the Government Railway Police?
What should engineering staff do regarding the Government Railway Police?
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How should officers report a cognizable offence?
How should officers report a cognizable offence?
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What gives the RPF the status of an Armed Force of the Union?
What gives the RPF the status of an Armed Force of the Union?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Government Railway Police?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Government Railway Police?
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What is the required action when an offence occurs?
What is the required action when an offence occurs?
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Who should address complaints to the Government Railway Police?
Who should address complaints to the Government Railway Police?
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Which of the following activities is within the RPF's legal powers?
Which of the following activities is within the RPF's legal powers?
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What may happen if a person refuses to provide a proper name and address?
What may happen if a person refuses to provide a proper name and address?
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What does the term 'cognizable by the Police' imply?
What does the term 'cognizable by the Police' imply?
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Which section of the Civil Procedure Code indicates how summonses should be served to railway staff in active service?
Which section of the Civil Procedure Code indicates how summonses should be served to railway staff in active service?
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Under what condition should the power to arrest be exercised according to the Indian Railways Act?
Under what condition should the power to arrest be exercised according to the Indian Railways Act?
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Which of the following acts is classified as a non-cognizable offence?
Which of the following acts is classified as a non-cognizable offence?
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What takes precedence when a complaint is made about a cognizable offence?
What takes precedence when a complaint is made about a cognizable offence?
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What should be done if the immediate arrest of a railway servant poses risks?
What should be done if the immediate arrest of a railway servant poses risks?
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What is the purpose of Trespass Notice Boards?
What is the purpose of Trespass Notice Boards?
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Which section deals with drunkenness or nuisance on the railway?
Which section deals with drunkenness or nuisance on the railway?
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Who is responsible for returning the summons to the Court after it's been served on railway staff?
Who is responsible for returning the summons to the Court after it's been served on railway staff?
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Under which condition can the Police take action on a non-cognizable offence?
Under which condition can the Police take action on a non-cognizable offence?
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If stray cattle are found grazing within railway limits, what should be done?
If stray cattle are found grazing within railway limits, what should be done?
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Which action is NOT associated with Section 151?
Which action is NOT associated with Section 151?
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Which of the following does NOT fall under the Police's jurisdiction without a Magistrate's order?
Which of the following does NOT fall under the Police's jurisdiction without a Magistrate's order?
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What is the role of the Police Officer in executing warrants against railway staff?
What is the role of the Police Officer in executing warrants against railway staff?
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A report regarding trespass should be made to which authorities?
A report regarding trespass should be made to which authorities?
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What is the focus of Section 166 in the Railway Act?
What is the focus of Section 166 in the Railway Act?
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What is the significance of having proper arrangements for relief in the arrest of railway servants?
What is the significance of having proper arrangements for relief in the arrest of railway servants?
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Which category of offences requires preliminary inquiries before establishing a crime?
Which category of offences requires preliminary inquiries before establishing a crime?
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What type of behaviour does Section 175 address?
What type of behaviour does Section 175 address?
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What is the maximum term of imprisonment for an owner or occupier who connives with an offense against the provisions of this Act?
What is the maximum term of imprisonment for an owner or occupier who connives with an offense against the provisions of this Act?
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Which official is responsible for arranging medical aid in case of an incident on the railway?
Which official is responsible for arranging medical aid in case of an incident on the railway?
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What should be sought when unauthorized occupation or subletting is identified?
What should be sought when unauthorized occupation or subletting is identified?
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What aspects should be covered under the proper authority to prevent issues regarding railway materials?
What aspects should be covered under the proper authority to prevent issues regarding railway materials?
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What specific piece of information is required first on the proforma for lodging an FIR?
What specific piece of information is required first on the proforma for lodging an FIR?
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How are the responsibilities divided between Local Police and Railway Police?
How are the responsibilities divided between Local Police and Railway Police?
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What does 'station limits' NOT include?
What does 'station limits' NOT include?
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What resource should be consulted for clarifying police jurisdiction ambiguities?
What resource should be consulted for clarifying police jurisdiction ambiguities?
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Which statement regarding the Railway Protection Force is incorrect?
Which statement regarding the Railway Protection Force is incorrect?
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Which of the following areas does Local Police NOT manage?
Which of the following areas does Local Police NOT manage?
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What is the primary function of the Railway Protection Force?
What is the primary function of the Railway Protection Force?
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What characteristic does the jurisdiction of Railway Police lack compared to Local Police?
What characteristic does the jurisdiction of Railway Police lack compared to Local Police?
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Which section specifies how summonses are to be served to railway staff?
Which section specifies how summonses are to be served to railway staff?
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Which power is specifically granted to the Railway Protection Force under the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act 1966?
Which power is specifically granted to the Railway Protection Force under the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act 1966?
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What type of offence is described as cognizable?
What type of offence is described as cognizable?
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Which of the following details is crucial to include when lodging a complaint with the Government Railway Police?
Which of the following details is crucial to include when lodging a complaint with the Government Railway Police?
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What is the role of the Government Railway Police related to engineering staff?
What is the role of the Government Railway Police related to engineering staff?
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What defines 'railway limits' according to the provided information?
What defines 'railway limits' according to the provided information?
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What is the first step an officer should take when reporting a cognizable offence?
What is the first step an officer should take when reporting a cognizable offence?
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the responsibilities of the Railway Protection Force?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the responsibilities of the Railway Protection Force?
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Which action is NOT typically associated with reporting a cognizable offence?
Which action is NOT typically associated with reporting a cognizable offence?
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Under what circumstance should the power to arrest be exercised by railway officials?
Under what circumstance should the power to arrest be exercised by railway officials?
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What is the significance of the procedure for lodging complaints with the Government Railway Police?
What is the significance of the procedure for lodging complaints with the Government Railway Police?
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What must an Engineering Supervisor do when requesting information from the records of another office?
What must an Engineering Supervisor do when requesting information from the records of another office?
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In serious cases, who should follow up with a complaint made to the Superintendent Railway Police?
In serious cases, who should follow up with a complaint made to the Superintendent Railway Police?
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What is required to be indicated when lodging an FIR for stolen property?
What is required to be indicated when lodging an FIR for stolen property?
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Which authority must give authorization before any records are handed over to the police?
Which authority must give authorization before any records are handed over to the police?
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What action should railway staff take if they have information about a crime under enquiry?
What action should railway staff take if they have information about a crime under enquiry?
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Who should complaints preferred by Supervisors be sent to for information?
Who should complaints preferred by Supervisors be sent to for information?
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What is the primary requirement for an FIR to be valid in relation to a cognizable offence?
What is the primary requirement for an FIR to be valid in relation to a cognizable offence?
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What kind of offences necessitate preliminary inquiries before a crime can be established?
What kind of offences necessitate preliminary inquiries before a crime can be established?
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What should the Engineering Supervisor do when local police officials inquire about an incident?
What should the Engineering Supervisor do when local police officials inquire about an incident?
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When lodging a complaint regarding a non-cognizable offence, what must be considered?
When lodging a complaint regarding a non-cognizable offence, what must be considered?
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What should be done when finding a body of a person run over on a railway line?
What should be done when finding a body of a person run over on a railway line?
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What information is NOT required on the written memo prepared when a body is found on the line?
What information is NOT required on the written memo prepared when a body is found on the line?
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In case of cattle found dead on the railway line, what action should NOT be taken?
In case of cattle found dead on the railway line, what action should NOT be taken?
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What must happen if Engineering personnel is involved in an offence under the RP(UP) Act?
What must happen if Engineering personnel is involved in an offence under the RP(UP) Act?
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What does Section 3 of the RP(UP) Act address specifically?
What does Section 3 of the RP(UP) Act address specifically?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the written memo when reporting a body on the line?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the written memo when reporting a body on the line?
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What is the primary purpose of leaving the body in charge of a Gangman or Gateman when found on the line?
What is the primary purpose of leaving the body in charge of a Gangman or Gateman when found on the line?
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What does Section 4 of the RP(UP) Act emphasize regarding stolen railway property?
What does Section 4 of the RP(UP) Act emphasize regarding stolen railway property?
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What is the appropriate action if cattle are found dead along the railway line?
What is the appropriate action if cattle are found dead along the railway line?
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When the body of a person is found run over between stations, who is primarily responsible for handling the body?
When the body of a person is found run over between stations, who is primarily responsible for handling the body?
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Study Notes
Police Jurisdiction and Security of Railway Materials
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Railway limits cover the area owned or legally occupied by a Railway Administration for the purpose of transporting goods and passengers, including all buildings and places used for this purpose.
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Station limits include all railway tracks, platform surfaces, and circulating areas from the outermost signals.
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Jurisdiction between Railway Police and Local Police is determined by State Governments and outlined in the Police Manual.
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Railway Police:
- Responsible for law and order on the railways, including running trains.
- Part of the State Police.
- Procedure for Lodging FIRs/Complaints is the same as for Local Police.
- Government Railway Police (GRP) should be contacted immediately for incidents deemed "cognizable by the Police", which allow them to commence inquiries and make arrests.
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Local Police:
- Responsible for law and order in areas not under Railway Police jurisdiction.
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Railway Protection Force (RPF):
- An Armed Force of the Union under the RPF Act of 1957 (as modified by Act No. 60 of 1985).
- Managed by the Ministry of Railways.
- Members are considered Railway Servants under the Indian Railways Act 1989, and have powers granted to Railway Servants.
- Has powers under the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act 1966 to arrest, search, inquire, and prosecute offenders.
- Can exercise powers conferred on the Armed Forces of the Union.
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Reporting of Offences:
- Engineering staff should cooperate with the GRP in crime prevention and detection.
- Reports of offences should be prompt, and telegraphic or FAX advice should be sent when required.
- Formal complaints should follow as soon as possible.
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Co-operation with Government Railway Police (GRP):
- Engineering staff should cooperate with the GRP for crime prevention and detection.
- Promptly report offences via telegraphic or FAX advice when required.
- Follow up with a formal complaint as soon as possible.
Prosecution & Arrest
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Cognizable Offences:
- Police are authorized to commence inquiries and effect arrests without direction from a Magistrate.
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Non-Cognizable Offences:
- The Police need a specific order from a Magistrate to take action, including arrests.
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Warrants:
- Warrants issued against railway servants should be entrusted to a superior-grade Police Officer.
- If the immediate arrest of the railway servant would cause risk or inconvenience, arrangements should be made to prevent escape and apply to the proper quarter to have the accused relieved.
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Answering Court Summons:
- Court summons served on railway staff should be promptly obeyed.
- The Court should send the summons in duplicate to the Head of the Office where the person is employed.
- The Head of the Office should then serve the summons and return it to the Court.
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Prevention of Trespass:
- Trespass Notice Boards should be erected and maintained at necessary locations, indicating the consequences of trespass.
- Stray cattle found grazing in railway limits can be sent to the cattle pound.
- Report any trespass incidents to the nearest Station Master and Assistant Engineer.
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Encroachments:
- Encroachments should be promptly removed according to procedure outlined in the manual.
- Seek help from GRP and RPF.
- Ensure all materials are covered under proper authority to avoid issues with the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act 1966.
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Unauthorized Occupation:
- Report any unauthorized occupation or subletting of quarters to the Section Engineer (Works).
Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act 1966
- This Act gives RPF the power to arrest, search, inquire, and prosecute offenders.
- Engineering Supervisors should carefully ensure the issuance of materials is covered under proper authorization, such as Issue Notes, Gate Passes, Railway Challans, etc.
Police Jurisdiction
- The Railway Police (GRP) and Local Police have defined jurisdictions, which are outlined in the State Police Manuals.
- Both jurisdictions apply the same procedure for lodging complaints.
- The GRP is responsible for Law and Order on the railways, including running trains.
- The Local Police are responsible for areas outside of the railway jurisdiction.
- The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is responsible for the security of railway property.
Railway Protection Force
- The RPF is an Armed Force of the Union, under the RPF Act 1957 (as modified by Act No.60 of 1985)
- The RPF members are deemed to be Railway Servants under the Indian Railways Act 1989.
- The RPF is responsible for the security of railway property, and has the power to arrest, search, inquire, and prosecute those who unlawfully posses railway property.
Lodging Complaints
- Complaints are lodged with the GRP according to the local government's procedure.
- The Engineering department must understand these procedures.
- Engineers/Supervisors are required to report cognizable offenses, and non-cognizable offenses that could threaten railway property, passengers, or trains.
Cooperation with Government Railway Police
- Engineering staff must cooperate with the GRP and report crimes promptly.
- When the GRP requires information, they must apply to the Engineering Supervisor who can allow them to verify information.
- No records can be handed over without the authority of the Assistant Engineer or Divisional/Dy.Chief Engineer.
Cognizable Offences
- When an accident or incident occurs in a station yard, the Station Master is responsible for taking the necessary action.
- Charges of commission of an offense under the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act must be reported to the Assistant/Divisional Engineer for appropriate action.
Disposal of Dead Bodies and Cattle
- When a human body is found on the railway line, the body must be moved as little as possible until the Police arrive.
- The Engineering staff must prepare a written memo containing details about the location of the body, injuries, and any clothing found near the body.
- If the person is alive, they must be taken to the next station for medical attention.
- If cattle are found on the railway line, the carcasses must be removed sufficiently far from the tracks.
Encroachments and Materials Management
- Engineering Supervisors must take immediate action to report any encroachments to the appropriate authorities.
- Encroachments must be removed promptly as outlined in the Railway Manual.
- The Engineering Supervisor must ensure that all material issues are covered under proper authority (e.g., Issue Notes, Gate Passes, Railway Challans).
Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act
- The RP(UP) Act makes it an offense to possess railway property that is reasonably suspected of being stolen or obtained unlawfully.
- The RP(UP) Act also outlines penalties for owners or occupiers of land or buildings who connive with those who break the law.
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Explore the intricacies of police jurisdiction concerning railway security. This quiz covers the legal boundaries of Railway Administration, the roles of Railway Police, and how they interact with Local Police. Test your understanding of the responsibilities and procedures in safeguarding railway materials.
