September 12, 2026

Section 31 – Power to Classify Commodities or Alter Rates – The Railways Act, 1989

31. Power to classify commodities or alter rates

The Central Government shall have power to—

  • (a) classify or reclassify any commodity for the purpose of determining the rates to be charged for the carriage of such commodities; and
  • (b) increase or reduce the class rates and other charges.