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89. Power to declare notified stations.

(a) the volume of traffic and the storage space available at such railway station;
(b) the nature and quantities of goods generally booked to such railway station;
(c) the scope for causing scarcity of such goods by not removing them for long periods from such railway station and the hardship which such scarcity may cause to the community;
(d) the number of wagons likely to be held up at such railway station if goods are not removed therefrom quickly and the need for quick movement and availability of such wagons;
(e) such other factors (being relevant from the point of view of the interest of the general public) as may be prescribed:
(a) the representative of the Central Government, nominated by that Government in this behalf;
(b) the representative of the State Government, nominated by that Government in this behalf; and
(c) the District Magistrate within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the railway station is situated.