THE RAILWAYS ACT, 1989 – Chapter V – Section 24

24. Temporary Suspension of Traffic

When an accident has occurred on a railway resulting in a temporary suspension of traffic, and either the original lines of rails and works have been restored to their original standard or a temporary diversion has been laid for the purpose of restoring communication, the original lines of rails and works so restored, or the temporary diversion, as the case may be, may, without prior inspection by the Commissioner, be opened for the public carriage of passengers, subject to the following conditions, namely:-

(a) The railway servant in-charge of the works undertaken by reason of the accident has certified in writing that the opening of the restored lines of rails and works, or of the temporary diversion will not in his opinion be attended with danger to the public; and
(b) A notice of the opening of the lines of rails and works or the diversion shall be sent immediately to the Commissioner.

Forward reference⇒Section 25