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THE RAILWAYS ACT, 1989 · PENALTIES AND OFFENCES

Section 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.