September 13, 2026

Section 44 – Reliefs Which the Tribunal May Grant – The Railways Act, 1989

44. Reliefs which the Tribunal may grant

In the case of any complaint made under clause (b) or clause (c) of section 36, the Tribunal may—

  • (i) fix such rate or charge as it considers reasonable from any date as it may deem proper, not being a date earlier to the date of the filing of the complaint;
  • (ii) direct a refund of amount, if any, as being the excess of the rate or charge fixed by the Tribunal under clause (i).