Telegraph officer fraudulently sending messages without payment
Section 27 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 deals with telegraph officer fraudulently sending messages without payment. If any telegraph officer transmits by telegraph any message on which the charge prescribed by the [Central Government], or by a person licensed under this Act, as the case may be, has not been paid, intending thereby to defraud the [Central Government] or that person, he shall be punished with impri The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1885.
If any telegraph officer transmits by telegraph any message on which the charge prescribed by the 1[Central Government], or by a person licensed under this Act, as the case may be, has not been paid, intending thereby to defraud the 1[Central Government] or that person, he shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
Section 27, The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (Act 13 of 1885).
Questions about Section 27
What does Section 27 of the Indian Telegraph Act deal with?
Section 27 of the Indian Telegraph Act is headed "Telegraph officer fraudulently sending messages without payment". If any telegraph officer transmits by telegraph any message on which the charge prescribed by the [Central Government], or by a person licensed under this Act, as the case may be, has not been paid, intending thereby to defraud the [Central Government] or that person, he shall be punished with impri
How do I find court cases under Section 27 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 27, section 27 Indian Telegraph Act 1885, section 27 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 27 of the Indian Telegraph Act come into force?
Section 27 of the Indian Telegraph Act, cited as Indian Telegraph Act 1885 27, 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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