Removal of trees interrupting telegraphic communication
Section 18 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 deals with removal of trees interrupting telegraphic communication. If any trees standing or lying near a telegraph line interrupts, or is likely to interrupt, telegraphic communication, a Magistrate of the first or second class may, on the application of the telegraph authority, cause the tree to be removed or dealt with in such other way as he deems fit. The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1885.
(1) If any trees standing or lying near a telegraph line interrupts, or is likely to interrupt, telegraphic communication, a Magistrate of the first or second class may, on the application of the telegraph authority, cause the tree to be removed or dealt with in such other way as he deems fit.
(2) When disposing of an application under sub-section (1), the Magistrate shall, in the case of any tree in existence before the telegraph line was placed, award to the persons interested in the tree such compensation as he thinks reasonable, and the award shall be final.
Section 18, The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (Act 13 of 1885).
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Questions about Section 18
What does Section 18 of the Indian Telegraph Act deal with?
Section 18 of the Indian Telegraph Act is headed "Removal of trees interrupting telegraphic communication". If any trees standing or lying near a telegraph line interrupts, or is likely to interrupt, telegraphic communication, a Magistrate of the first or second class may, on the application of the telegraph authority, cause the tree to be removed or dealt with in such other way as he deems fit.
How do I find court cases under Section 18 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 18, section 18 Indian Telegraph Act 1885, section 18 of the Indian Telegraph Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 18 of the Indian Telegraph Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 18 of the Indian Telegraph Act come into force?
Section 18 of the Indian Telegraph Act, cited as Indian Telegraph Act 1885 18, 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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