Railways Act 1991 · Updated to 1 Sep 2012 · Part XI · Miscellaneous Provisions
85. Submission of memorandum for any change in existing structure of fares, etc.
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railway company
“railway company” includes any person or persons, whether incorporated or not, who are owners or lessees of a railway or parties to an agreement for working a railway;
Minister within six months of its submission, the change in the existing structure of fares, rates or charges shall take effect on the expiration of such period.
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister for the time being charged with the responsibility for railways in Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan;
The railway company shall, as soon as practicable, publish the change in the existing structure of fares, rates or charges in not less than two national newspapers, one of which shall be in the national language.
The Director General shall, as soon as practicable, make the necessary notification in the Gazette in respect of the change in the existing structure of fares, rates or charges.
Director General
“Director General” means the Director General of Railways appointed under section 3;