TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government Enacted1989

Railways Act, 1989 Section 160

Opening or Breaking a Level Crossing Gate

Section Text


(1) If any person, other than a railway servant or a person authorised in this behalf, opens any gate or chain or barrier set up on either side of a level crossing which is closed to road traffic, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years.

(2) If any person breaks any gate or chain or barrier set up on either side of a level crossing which is closed to road traffic, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years.