3. Calcutta metro railway administration to be responsible for the operation and maintenance
of the metro railway.—(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the Calcutta metro railway
administration shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the metro railway.
(2) The Calcutta metro railway administration may, for the efficient performance of its functions
under this Act, appoint such officers and other employees as it considers necessary on such terms and
conditions of service as may be prescribed.
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4. Previous sanction of the Central Government required for the opening of metro railway.—(1)
No metro railway shall be opened for the public carriage of passengers except with the previous sanction
of the Central Government.
(2) Before giving its sanction under sub-section (1), the Central Government shall, after considering
the report given (whether before or after the commencement of this Act) by the commissioner under
clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 27 of the Construction Act and other relevant factors, satisfy itself
that the metro railway can be opened without danger to the public using it.
(3) A sanction given under this section may be either absolute or subject to such conditions as the
Central Government thinks necessary for the safety of the public.
(4) Where any sanction for the opening of the metro railway under this section is given subject to any
conditions, such railway shall not be worked or used until such conditions are fulfilled to the satisfaction
of the Central Government.