Short title, local extent and commencement
Section 1 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 deals with short title, local extent and commencement. This Act may be called the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1885.
(1) This Act may be called the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.
1[(2) It extends to whole of India2***.]
(3) It shall come into force on the first day of October, 1885.
Section 1, The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (Act 13 of 1885).
Questions about Section 1
What does Section 1 of the Indian Telegraph Act deal with?
Section 1 of the Indian Telegraph Act is headed "Short title, local extent and commencement". This Act may be called the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.
How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Indian Telegraph Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Indian Telegraph Act 1885 1, section 1 Indian Telegraph Act 1885, section 1 of the Indian Telegraph Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 1 of the Indian Telegraph Act come into force?
Section 1 of the Indian Telegraph Act, cited as Indian Telegraph Act 1885 1, came into force on 01 Oct 1885, having been enacted on 22 Jul 1885. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 7. Power to make rules for the conduct of telegraphs901 words
- 4. Exclusive privilege in respect of telegraphs, and power to grant licenses597 words
- 19A. Person exercising legal right likely to damage telegraph or interfere with telegraphic communication to give notice325 words
- 16. Exercise of powers conferred by section 10, and disputes as to compensation, in case of property other than that of a local authority325 words
- 3. Definitions316 words
- 5. Power for Government to take possession of licensed telegraphs and to order interception of messages296 words
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