November 1, 2026

Section 180B – Powers of Officer Authorised to Inquire – The Railways Act, 1989

180B. Powers of officer authorised to inquire

While making an inquiry, the officer authorised shall have power to,—

  • (i) summon and enforce the attendance of any person and record his statement;
  • (ii) require the discovery and production of any document;
  • (iii) requisition any public record or copy thereof from any office, authority or person;
  • (iv) enter and search any premises or person and seize any property or document which may be relevant to the subject-matter of the inquiry.