September 12, 2026

Section 163 – Giving False Account of Goods – The Railways Act, 1989

163. Giving false account of goods

If any person required to furnish an account of goods under section 66, gives an account which is materially false, he and, if he is not the owner of the goods, the owner also shall, without prejudice to his liability to pay any freight or other charge under any provision of this Act, be punishable with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees for every quintal or part thereof of such goods.