Administration and utilisation of Fund
Section 9D of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 deals with administration and utilisation of Fund. The Central Government shall have the power to administer the Fund in such manner as may be prescribed by rules made under this Act. The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1885.
(1) The Central Government shall have the power to administer the Fund in such manner as may be prescribed by rules made under this Act.
(2) The Fund shall be utilised exclusively for meeting the Universal Service Obligation.
(3) The Central Government shall be responsible for the co-ordination and ensuring timely utilisation and release of sums in accordance with the criteria as may be prescribed by rules made under this Act.]
Section 9D, The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (Act 13 of 1885).
Questions about Section 9D
What does Section 9D of the Indian Telegraph Act deal with?
Section 9D of the Indian Telegraph Act is headed "Administration and utilisation of Fund". The Central Government shall have the power to administer the Fund in such manner as may be prescribed by rules made under this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 9D 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 9D, section 9D Indian Telegraph Act 1885, section 9D 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 9D of the Indian Telegraph Act come into force?
Section 9D of the Indian Telegraph Act, cited as Indian Telegraph Act 1885 9D, 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.
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- 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
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