Power to search
Section 43 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 deals with power to search. Any officer authorised by the Central Government in this behalf, may search any building, vehicle, vessel, aircraft or place in which he has reason to believe that any unauthorised telecommunication network or telecommunication equipment or radio equipment in respect of which an offence punishable u The Act was enacted on 24 Dec 2023.
Any officer authorised by the Central Government in this behalf, may search any building, vehicle, vessel, aircraft or place in which he has reason to believe that any unauthorised telecommunication network or telecommunication equipment or radio equipment in respect of which an offence punishable under section 42 has been committed, is kept or concealed and take possession thereof.
Section 43, The Telecommunications Act, 2023 (Act 44 of 2023).
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Questions about Section 43
What does Section 43 of the Telecommunications Act deal with?
Section 43 of the Telecommunications Act is headed "Power to search". Any officer authorised by the Central Government in this behalf, may search any building, vehicle, vessel, aircraft or place in which he has reason to believe that any unauthorised telecommunication network or telecommunication equipment or radio equipment in respect of which an offence punishable u
How do I find court cases under Section 43 of the Telecommunications 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: Telecommunications Act 2023 43, section 43 Telecommunications Act 2023, section 43 of the Telecommunications Act. People searching for it also type 43 telecommunications 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 43 of the Telecommunications Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 42 (General provisions relating to offences), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was Section 43 of the Telecommunications Act enacted?
Section 43 of the Telecommunications Act, cited as Telecommunications Act 2023 43, was enacted on 24 Dec 2023 as Act 44 of 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 56. Power of Central Government to make rules1016 words
- 59. Amendment to Act 24 of 1997827 words
- 2. Definitions497 words
- 42. General provisions relating to offences476 words
- 3. Authorisation452 words
- 20. Provisions for public emergency or public safety390 words
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