RBE No. 162/2009: Railways Act – Track Machines Staff

No. E(LL)98/HER/9, dated 09.09.2009

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 25.08.2006 (RBE No. 118/2006) granting temporary exemption for 3 years i.e. upto 08.09.2019 from the provisions of Railways Act, 1989 for introducing three week’s roster at a stretch followed by continuous rest of one week at the headquarters in respect of the staff operating track machines.

The matter has been examined in consultation with Ministry of Labour & Employment and it has been agreed to grant exemption for a further period of three years w.e.f. 09.09.2009 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. 162/2009

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.

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