Indian Telegraph Act : Using unauthorized telegraphs. Indian Bare Acts :

Indian Telegraph Act,1885

Act No : 13

Section : Using unauthorized telegraphs.

21. Using unauthorized telegraphs. If any person, knowing or having reason to believe that a telegraph has been established or is maintained or worked, in contravention of this Act, transmits or receives any message by such telegraph, or performs any service incidental thereto, or delivers any message --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Subs. by Act 7 of 1914; s. 6, for the original section. 2 Subs. by Act 45 of 1948, s. 3, for "the Provinces". 3 Ins. by Act 7 of 1914, s. 7. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 for transmission by such telegraph or accepts delivery of any message sent thereby, he shall be punished with fine which may extend to fifty rupees.