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Railway Claims Tribunal

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Railway Claims Tribunal
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Railway Claims Tribunal is a quasi judicial body formed to determine losses against Indian Railways in case of any natural or unnatural events causings losses to the passenger or freight handled by railways.

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History and objective

Railway Claims Tribunal had been formed to calculate damages or losses against Railway Administration in the event of railway accidents and other natural and unnatural events.[1][2]

Composition

Railway Claims Tribunal is headed by chairman.[2] Railway Claims Tribunal comprises two members, one each from Technical and Judicial.[3][4] Technical member is a retired official of Indian Railways and Judicial member will be from legal background but outside railway services.[5]

Justice (Retd) Kannan, is the chairman of Railways Claims Tribunal. He will serve for a period of five years or on attaining 65 years whichever is earlier.[6]

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Location

Railway Claims Tribunal is located across India.[7][2]

Challenges

  • Delay in appointment of staff.[8]

See also

References

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