Railways Clauses Act, 1863

Officers of dissolved companies to be accountable for books, &c.

48. All officers and persons who, at the time of amalgamation, have in their possession or under their control any books, documents, papers, or effects belonging to the dissolved company, or to which the dissolved company would but for such dissolution have been entitled, shall be liable to account for and deliver up the same to the amalgamated company, or to such persons as the amalgamated company may appoint to receive the same, in the same manner, and subject to the same consequences on refusal or neglect, as if such officers and persons had been appointed by and become possessed of such books, documents papers, or effects for the amalgamated company.