The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885
Central Act ยท Act 13 of 188543 provisions24 citing judgments
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to amend the law relating to Telegraphs in India. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 13 of 1885 |
| Year | 1885 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Communications |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 43 |
| Subjects | technology |
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- Section 1 Short title, local extent and commencement.
- Section 3 Definitions.4 citing judgments
- Section 4 Exclusive privilege in respect of telegraphs, and power to grant licenses.5 citing judgments
- Section 5 Power for Government to take possession of licensed telegraphs and to order interception of messages.
- Section 6 Power to establish telegraph on land of Railway Company.
- Section 6A Power to notify rates for transmission of messages to countries outside India.
- Section 7 Power to make rules for the conduct of telegraphs.
- Section 7A Saving of existing agreements.
- Section 7B Arbitration of disputes.
- Section 8 Revocation of licenses.
- Section 9 Government not responsible for loss or damage.
- Section 9A Establishment of Universal Service Obligation Fund.
- Section 9B Crediting of sum to Consolidated Fund of India.
- Section 9C Grants and loans by the Central Government.
- Section 9D Administration and utilisation of Fund.
- Section 10 Power for telegraph authority to place and maintain telegraph lines and posts.6 citing judgments
- Section 11 Rower to enter on property in order to repair or remove telegraph lines or posts .
- Section 12 Power for local authority to give permission under section 10, clause (c), subject to conditions.
- Section 13 Power for local authority to require removal or alteration of telegraph line or post.
- Section 14 Power to alter position of gas or water pipes or drains.1 citing judgment
- Section 15 Disputes between telegraph authority and local authority.
- Section 16 Exercise of powers conferred by section 10, and disputes as to compensation, in case of property other than that of a local authority.6 citing judgments
- Section 17 Removal or alteration of telegraph line or post on property other than that of a local authority.1 citing judgment
- Section 18 Removal of trees interrupting telegraphic communication.1 citing judgment
- Section 19 Telegraph lines and posts placed before the passing of this Act.
- Section 19A Person exercising legal right likely to damage telegraph or interfere with telegraphic communication to give notice.
- Section 19B Power to confer upon licensee powers of telegraph authority under this Part.
- Section 20 Establishing, maintaining or working unauthorised telegraph. 20A. Breach of condition of license.
- Section 21 Using unauthorised telegraphs.
- Section 22 Opposing establishment of telegraphs on railway land.
- Section 23 Intrusion into signal-room, trespass in telegraph office or obstruction.
- Section 24 Unlawfully attempting to learn contents of messages.
- Section 25 Intentionally damaging or tampering with telegraphs.
- Section 25A Injury to or interference with a telegraph line or post.
- Section 26 Telegraph officer or other official making away with or altering, or unlawfully intercepting or disclosing, messages, or divulging purport of signals.
- Section 27 Telegraph officer fraudulently sending messages without payment.
- Section 28 Misconduct.
- Section 29A Penalty.
- Section 30 Retaining a message delivered by mistake.
- Section 31 Bribery.
- Section 32 Attempts to commit offences.
- Section 33 Power to employ additional police in places where mischief to telegraphs is re.
- Section 34 Application of Act to Presidency-towns.
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