Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (Central Act 13 of 1885)
State Act of Tamil Nadu · Act 13 of 188533 provisions
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 | State of Tamil Nadu |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 33 |
| Subjects | technology |
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- Section 1 Short title, local extent and commencement
- Section 3 Definitions
- Section 4 Exclusive privilege in respect of telegraphs, and power to grant licenses
- Section 6 Power to establish telegraph on land of Railway Company
- Section 7 Power to make rules for the conduct of telegraphs
- 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
- Section 11 Power 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
- 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
- Section 17 Removal or alteration of telegraph l ine or post on property other than that of a local authority
- Section 18 Removal of trees interrupting telegraphic communication
- Section 19 Telegraph lines and posts placed before the passing of this Act
- Section 21 Using unauthorised telegraphs
- Section 22 Opposing establishment of telegraphs on railway land
- Section 23 Instruction 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 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 30 Retaining a message delivered by mistake
- Section 31 Bribery
- Section 33 Power to employ additional police in places where mischief to telegraphs is repeatedly committed
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