Section 176: Obstructing level crossing

Q: What does Section 176 of The Railways Act, 1989 (TRA) deal with?

Section 176 TRA pertains to "Obstructing level crossing". It is part of the The Railways Act, 1989, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 176 of The Railways Act, 1989 (TRA) governs obstructing level crossing. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 176 TRA still in force?

Yes, Section 176 of the The Railways Act, 1989 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 176 TRA?

धारा 176 TRA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 176 of the The Railways Act, 1989. Section 176 of The Railways Act, 1989 (TRA) governs obstructing level crossing. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 176 TRA?

Dhara 176 TRA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 176 of the The Railways Act, 1989. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 176 of The Railways Act, 1989 (TRA) governs obstructing level crossing. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 176 of The Railways Act, 1989?

Cite as: "Section 176, The Railways Act, 1989 (TRA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Railways Act, 1989, 1989, § 176 (India).

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The Railways Act, 1989

Chapter XVP — enalties and offences

Section 176

Obstructing level crossing

If any railway servant unnecessarily—

allows any rolling stock to stand across a place where the railway crosses a public road on the level; or
keeps a level crossing closed against the public,

Related Sections

§175

Endangering the safety of persons

Fraudulently travelling or attempting to travel without proper pass or ticket

TRA

§138

Levy of excess charge and fare for travelling without proper pass or ticket or beyond authorised distance

TRA

§139

Power to remove persons

TRA

§140

Security for good behaviour in certain cases

TRA

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