RBE No. 118/2006: Railways Act – Exemption From

No.E(LL)98/HER/9, dated 25.08.2006 

Sub: Exemption from the provisions of Railways Act, 1989 in respect of the staff operating track machines.

Attention is invited to Board’s letter of even number dated 03.11.2003 (RBE No. 190/2003) granting temporary exemption for 3 years w.e.f. 09.09.2003 from the provisions of Railways Act, 1989 for introducing three weeks’ roster at a stretch followed by continuous rest of one week at the headquarters in respect of the staff operating track machines.

The matter was taken up with Ministry of Labour for considering the case for grant of exemption for a further period of 3 years which has been agreed to with the same condition that the three weeks work at a stretch will include the journey period utilized by the workman in respect of journey conducted by him from the duty point to his headquarters.

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 118/2006

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.