Section 176: Obstructing level crossing

If any railway servant unnecessarily—

(a) allows any rolling stock to stand across a place where the railway crosses a public road on the level; or

(b) keeps a level crossing closed against the public,

he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one hundred rupees.

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 14 October 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.

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