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    The Railways Act 1890 establishes responsibilities for consignors and railways regarding the transport of goods by rail in India. The consignor is responsible for the accuracy of goods descriptions provided and liable for any losses. Railways must issue a railway receipt document of title. Railways are liable for damages during transport except those due to acts of God, war, hidden defects, or government orders. Owners are liable if damages are not due to railway negligence. Railways are also liable for delay or detention in transit.

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    The Railways Act 1890 establishes responsibilities for consignors and railways regarding the transport of goods by rail in India. The consignor is responsible for the accuracy of goods descriptions provided and liable for any losses. Railways must issue a railway receipt document of title. Railways are liable for damages during transport except those due to acts of God, war, hidden defects, or government orders. Owners are liable if damages are not due to railway negligence. Railways are also liable for delay or detention in transit.

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    The Railways Act 1890 establishes responsibilities for consignors and railways regarding the transport of goods by rail in India. The consignor is responsible for the accuracy of goods descriptions provided and liable for any losses. Railways must issue a railway receipt document of title. Railways are liable for damages during transport except those due to acts of God, war, hidden defects, or government orders. Owners are liable if damages are not due to railway negligence. Railways are also liable for delay or detention in transit.

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    Railways Act 1890

    http://rehanaca.spaces.live.com FORWARDING (CONSIGNMENT) NOTE: goods. Note containing the description of the

    RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONSIGNOR: correctness of the particulars provided by him, responsible for loss. RAILWAY RECEIPT: A doc of title to goods, an evidence of contract of carriage, represented by the consignee to the railway, to take delivery.

    Liability of Railway:
    A. At Railways Risk: Liable for any damages. Exceptions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. An act of God. An act of enemy. An act of war. Fire, explosion or any unforeseen risk. Hidden defects in goods. Seizure under legal process. Orders and restrictions imposed by Government.

    B. Owners Risk: Owner is liable for any damages during carriage except it is proved that the damage is due to the negligence of railway.

    C. Other Liabilities: 1. 2. 3. 4. Delay or detention in transit (Railway liable) Wrong delivery (Railway not liable) Termination of transit. False declaration of goods.

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