Railways Act : Opening or breaking a level crossing gate. Indian Bare Acts :

Railways Act,1989

Act No : 24

Section : Opening or breaking a level crossing gate.

160. Opening or breaking a level crossing gate.- (1) If any person, other than a railway servant or a person authorised in this behalf, opens any gate or chain or barrier set up on either side of a level crossing which is closed to road traffic, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years. (2) If any person breaks any gate or chain or barrier set up on either side of a level crossing which is closed to road traffic, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years.