A telegraph officer shall be deemed a public servant within the meaning of sections 161, 162, 163, 164 and 165 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860); and in the definition of “legal remuneration” contained in the said section 161, the word “Government” shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to include a person licensed under this Act.
Section 31: Bribery
Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (Central Act 13 of 1885)State Act of Tamil Nadu · Act 13 of 1885
Where this provision sits
| Act | Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (Central Act 13 of 1885) |
|---|---|
| Section | 31 |
| Marginal note | Bribery |
| Jurisdiction | State of Tamil Nadu |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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