Railways Act : Making a false claim for compensation. Indian Bare Acts :

Railways Act,1989

Act No : 24

Section : Making a false claim for compensation.

149. Making a false claim for compensation.- If any person requiring compensation from a railway administration for loss, destruction, damage, deterioration or non-delivery of any consignment makes a claim which is false or which he knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.