Chapter XV — PENALTIES AND OFFENCES

Section 175Endangering the safety of persons

Section 175: Endangering the safety of persons

175. Endangering the safety of persons

If any railway servant, when on duty, endangers the safety of any person—

(a)

by disobeying any rule made under this Act; or

(b)

by disobeying any instruction, direction or order under this Act or the rules made thereunder; or

(c)

by any rash or negligent act or omission, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.