The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885
Central · 1885
- S. 1Short title, local extent and commencement.
- S. 2[Repealed.].
- S. 3Definitions.
- S. 4Exclusive privilege in respect of telegraphs, and power to grant licenses.
- S. 5Power for Government to take possession of licensed telegraphs and to order interception of messages.
- S. 6Power to establish telegraph on land of Railway Company.
- S. 6APower to notify rates for transmission of messages to countries outside India.
- S. 7Power to make rules for the conduct of telegraphs.
- S. 7ASaving of existing agreements.
- S. 7BArbitration of disputes.
- S. 8Revocation of licenses.
- S. 9Government not responsible for loss or damage.
- S. 9AEstablishment of Universal Service Obligation Fund.
- S. 9BCrediting of sum to Consolidated Fund of India.
- S. 9CGrants and loans by the Central Government.
- S. 9DAdministration and utilisation of Fund.
- S. 10Power for telegraph authority to place and maintain telegraph lines and posts.
- S. 11Rower to enter on property in order to repair or remove telegraph lines or posts .
- S. 12Power for local authority to give permission under section 10, clause (c), subject to conditions.
- S. 13Power for local authority to require removal or alteration of telegraph line or post.
- S. 14Power to alter position of gas or water pipes or drains.
- S. 15Disputes between telegraph authority and local authority.
- S. 16Exercise of powers conferred by section 10, and disputes as to compensation, in case of property other than that of a local authority.
- S. 17Removal or alteration of telegraph line or post on property other than that of a local authority.
- S. 18Removal of trees interrupting telegraphic communication.
- S. 19Telegraph lines and posts placed before the passing of this Act.
- S. 19APerson exercising legal right likely to damage telegraph or interfere with telegraphic communication to give notice.
- S. 19BPower to confer upon licensee powers of telegraph authority under this Part.
- S. 20Establishing, maintaining or working unauthorised telegraph. 20A. Breach of condition of license.
- S. 21Using unauthorised telegraphs.
- S. 22Opposing establishment of telegraphs on railway land.
- S. 23Intrusion into signal-room, trespass in telegraph office or obstruction.
- S. 24Unlawfully attempting to learn contents of messages.
- S. 25Intentionally damaging or tampering with telegraphs.
- S. 25AInjury to or interference with a telegraph line or post.
- S. 26Telegraph officer or other official making away with or altering, or unlawfully intercepting or disclosing, messages, or divulging purport of signals.
- S. 27Telegraph officer fraudulently sending messages without payment.
- S. 28Misconduct.
- S. 29[Repealed.].
- S. 29APenalty.
- S. 30Retaining a message delivered by mistake.
- S. 31Bribery.
- S. 32Attempts to commit offences.
- S. 33Power to employ additional police in places where mischief to telegraphs is re.
- S. 34Application of Act to Presidency-towns.
- S. 35[Repealed.].