How many sections are in The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (TA)?

The The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (TA) contains a total of 41 sections organized across 5 chapters. The chapters are: Chapter I — – Preliminary — 3 sections; Chapter II — – Privileges And Powers Of The Government — 13 sections; Chapter III — – Power To Place Telegraph Lines And Posts — 10 sections; Chapter IV — – Penalties — 13 sections; Chapter V — – Supplemental Provisions — 2 sections.

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What does TA deal with?

The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (TA) is an Indian legislation enacted in 1885 passed by the Parliament of India. An Act to amend the law relating to telegraphs in India. Substantially replaced by Telecommunications Act, 2023. Read the complete bare act text with section-by-section navigation at Law on Tips.

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TA stands for "The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885". It is an Indian legislation containing 41 sections across 5 chapters. You can read the complete TA bare act with all sections at Law on Tips.

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Ch. I

– Preliminary

S.1Short title, local extent and commencement S.2Repeal and savings S.3Definitions

Ch. II

– Privileges And Powers Of The Government

S.4Exclusive privilege in respect of telegraphs, and power to grant licenses S.5[ Power for Government to take possession of licensed telegraphs and to order interception of messages. [Substituted by Act 38 of 1972, Section 2, for Section 5 (w.e.f. 21.8.1972).]S.6Power to establish telegraph on land of Railway Company S.6A[ Power to notify rates for transmission of messages to countries outside India. [Inserted by Act 33 of 1971, Section 2 (w.e.f. 10.8.1971).]S.7Power to make rules for the conduct of telegraphs S.7A[ Saving of existing agreements. [Inserted by Act 47 of 1957, Section 3 (w.e.f. 1.7.1959).]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 sums to Consolidated Fund of India S.9CGrants and loans by the Central Government S.9DAdministration and utilisation of Fund

Ch. III

– Power To Place Telegraph Lines And Posts

S.10Power for telegraph authority to place and maintain telegraph lines and posts S.11Power 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

Ch. IV

– Penalties

S.20[ Establishing, maintaining or working unauthorised telegraph. [Substituted by Act 7 of 1914, Section 6, for Section 20.]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.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.29Sending fabricated message S.30Retaining a message delivered by mistake S.31Bribery S.32Attempts to commit offences

Ch. V

– Supplemental Provisions

S.33Power to employ additional police in places where mischief to telegraphs is repeatedly committed S.34[ Application of Act to Presidency-towns. [Inserted by Act 11 of 1888, Section 1.]

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