The letter advised the CCRS that the inquiry proceedings, including submitting the preliminary report to the CCRS and the Railway Board simultaneously, is in accordance with the provisions of the Rules, notified under the Railway Act.”It is also requested that the said provisions of the Procedure Circular-5 may be reviewed and revised in accordance with the statutory provisions under Railway Act governing Railway accident inquiries,” the letter said.Sources said that all nine circles were complying with the Procedure Circular-5, issued in 2012, and it is for the first time that the Northern Circle refused to abide by it, referring to legal provisions.A section of experts has supported the Northern Circle’s stands arguing that commissioners are experienced officials having adequate exposure and knowledge of handling train accidents/incidents in the past in zones and divisions.”Asking CRS to share the draft inquiry reports amounts to interference in the investigation process as the Railway Act ensures independence to each CRS in accidents/incidents probes,” a former CRS said, requesting anonymity.
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