Section 18: Removal of trees interrupting telegraphic communication

Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (Central Act 13 of 1885)State Act of Tamil Nadu · Act 13 of 1885

(1) If any trees standing or lying near a telegraph line interrupts, or is likely to interrupt, telegraphic communication, a Magistrate of the first or second class may, on the application of the telegraph authority, cause the tree to be removed or dealt with in such other way as he deems fit.

(2) When disposing of an application under sub-section (1), the Magistrate shall, in the case of any tree in existence before the telegraph line was placed, award to the persons interested in the tree such compensation as he thinks reasonable, and the award shall be final.

Where this provision sits

Act	Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (Central Act 13 of 1885)
Section	18
Marginal note	Removal of trees interrupting telegraphic communication
Jurisdiction	State of Tamil Nadu
Status	In force as published by the source

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