Section 20J: Right to enter into land where land has vested in Central Government

Q: What does Section 20J of The Railways Act, 1989 (TRA) deal with?

Section 20J TRA pertains to "Right to enter into land where land has vested in Central Government". It is part of the The Railways Act, 1989, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 20J of The Railways Act, 1989 (TRA) governs right to enter into land where land has vested in Central Government. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 20J TRA still in force?

Yes, Section 20J of the The Railways Act, 1989 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 20J TRA?

धारा 20J TRA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 20J of the The Railways Act, 1989. Section 20J of The Railways Act, 1989 (TRA) governs right to enter into land where land has vested in Central Government. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 20J TRA?

Dhara 20J TRA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 20J of the The Railways Act, 1989. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 20J of The Railways Act, 1989 (TRA) governs right to enter into land where land has vested in Central Government. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 20J of The Railways Act, 1989?

Cite as: "Section 20J, The Railways Act, 1989 (TRA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Railways Act, 1989, § 20J (India).

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Where the land has vested in the Central Government under section 20E, it shall be lawful for any person authorised by the Central Government in this behalf, to enter and do other act necessary upon the land for carrying out the building, maintenance, management or operation of the special railway project or part thereof or any other work connected therewith.