The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885
The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 governs the use of telegraph in India
Summary
The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 is an Act of the Indian Parliament which governs the use of telegraph in India. The Act defines a telegraph as any appliance, instrument, or apparatus used for transmission or reception of signs, signals, messages, words, or other information through wire, radio waves, or any other electromagnetic medium. The Act empowers the government to take possession of telegraphs, regulate the use of telegraphs, and intercept messages in certain circumstances. It also provides for penalties for the unauthorized use of telegraphs, and contains provisions for the protection of privacy of telegraph messages. The Act has been amended several times to keep pace with the changing technology and requirements of the telegraph industry.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Local Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: [Repealed] | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Definitions | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Exclusive Privilege In Respect Of Telegraphs, And Power To Grant Licenses | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Power For Government To Take Possession Of Licensed Telegraphs And To Order Interception Of Messages | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Power To Establish Telegraph On Land Of Railway Company | Open |
| 7 | Section 6A: Power To Notify Rates For Transmission Of Messages To Countries Outside India | Open |
| 8 | Section 7: Power To Make Rules For The Conduct Of Telegraphs | Open |
| 9 | Section 7A: Saving Of Existing Agreements | Open |
| 10 | Section 7B: Arbitration Of Disputes | Open |
| 11 | Section 8: Revocation Of Licenses | Open |
| 12 | Section 9: Government Not Responsible For Loss Or Damage | Open |
| 13 | Section 9A: Establishment Of Universal Service Obligation Fund | Open |
| 14 | Section 9B: Crediting Of Sum To Consolidated Fund Of India | Open |
| 15 | Section 9C: Grants And Loans By The Central Government | Open |