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- ↑ "The Indian Railways Act, 1890 | PDF | Magistrate | Rail Transport". Scribd.
- ↑ "Latest Articles | Indian Railway Employee". indianrailwayemployee.com.
- ↑ The Short Titles Act 1896, section 2(1) and Schedule 2
- ↑ The Short Titles Act 1896, section 2(1) and Schedule 2
