Application of Act to Presidency-towns
Section 34 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 deals with application of Act to Presidency-towns. towns.--(1) This Act, in its application to the Presidency-towns, shall be read as if for the words "District Magistrate" in section 16, subsection (1), and section 17, sub-sections (2) and (3), for the words "Magistrate of the first or second class" in section 18, sub-section (1), [and section 19A, The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1885.
1[34. Application of Act to Presidency-towns.--(1) This Act, in its application to the Presidency-towns, shall be read as if for the words "District Magistrate" in section 16, subsection (1), and section 17, sub-sections (2) and (3), for the words "Magistrate of the first or second class" in section 18, sub-section (1), 2[and section 19A, sub-section (2)] and for the word "Magistrate" in section 18, sub-section (2), there had been enacted the words "Commissioner of Police", and for the words District Judge in section 16, sub-sections (3), (4) and (5), the words "Chief Judge of the Court of Small Causes".
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(3) The fee in respect of an application to the Chief Judge of a Presidency Court of Small Causes under sub-section (3). of section 16 shall be the same as would be payable under the Court fees Act, 1870 (7 of 1870), in respect of such an application to a District Judge beyond the limits of a Presidency-town, and fees for summonses and other processes in proceedings before the Chief Judge under sub-section (3) or sub-section (4) of that section shall be payable according to the scale set forth in the Fourth Schedule to the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882 (15 of 1882).
Section 34, The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (Act 13 of 1885).
Cross-references
Extracted from the operative text of the enactments themselves. Every destination below exists in our corpus.
This section refers to
- s. 16 Exercise of powers conferred by section 10, and disputes as to compensation, in case of property other than that of a local authority
- s. 17 Removal or alteration of telegraph line or post on property other than that of a local authority
- s. 18 Removal of trees interrupting telegraphic communication
- s. 19A Person exercising legal right likely to damage telegraph or interfere with telegraphic communication to give notice
Questions about Section 34
What does Section 34 of the Indian Telegraph Act deal with?
Section 34 of the Indian Telegraph Act is headed "Application of Act to Presidency-towns". [34. Application of Act to Presidency-towns.--(1) This Act, in its application to the Presidency-towns, shall be read as if for the words "District Magistrate" in section 16, subsection (1), and section 17, sub-sections (2) and (3), for the words "Magistrate of the first or second class" in section
How do I find court cases under Section 34 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 34, section 34 Indian Telegraph Act 1885, section 34 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 34 of the Indian Telegraph Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 16 (Exercise of powers conferred by section 10, and disputes as to compensation, in case of property other than that of a local authority), section 17 (Removal or alteration of telegraph line or post on property other than that of a local authority), section 18 (Removal of trees interrupting telegraphic communication), section 19A (Person exercising legal right likely to damage telegraph or interfere with telegraphic communication to give notice), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 34 of the Indian Telegraph Act come into force?
Section 34 of the Indian Telegraph Act, cited as Indian Telegraph Act 1885 34, 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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