THE RAILWAYS ACT, 1989 – Chapter VII – Section 39
39. Reference to the Tribunal
Notwithstanding anything contained in section 37, the Central Government may make a reference to the Tribunal in respect of any of the matter specified in that section and where any such reference is made in respect of any such matter, the Tribunal shall make an inquiry into that matter and submit its report thereon to the Central Government.
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