In India, the Railways:
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Have direct statutory duty to erect gates and employ gatemen at the level crossings
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Have no duty until the central government so requires by a requisition under Section, 13 of the Railways Act.
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Being engaged in an inherently dangerous activity are bound by the common law duty on the principle of neighborhood
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Both 2 and 3 are correct
Reveal answer
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A
Correct answer
Explanation
Indian Railways have a direct statutory duty to provide safety measures including gates and gatemen at level crossings under the Railways Act. This is not contingent on government requisition (Option B), nor is it based solely on common law neighbor principles (Option C). The statute imposes this duty directly on Railways.