THE RAILWAYS ACT, 1989: Chapter III – Section 6

Duties of Commissioner

6. The Commissioner shall:-

(a) In inspect any Railway with a view to determine whether it is fit to be opened for the public carriage of passengers and report thereon to the Central Government as required by law under this Act;
(b) Make such periodical or other inspections of any Railway or of any rolling stock used thereon as the Central Government may direct;
(c) Make an inquiry under this Act into the cause of any accident on a Railway; and
(d) Discharge such other duties as are conferred on him by or under this Act.

Forward reference⇒Section 7