Existing rules to continue
Section 61 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 deals with existing rules to continue. All rules, orders, made or purported to have been made under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (13 of 1885) or under the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933 (17 of 1933), shall, in so far as they relate to matters for which provision is made in this Act and are not inconsistent therewith, be deemed to The Act was enacted on 24 Dec 2023.
All rules, orders, made or purported to have been made under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (13 of 1885) or under the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933 (17 of 1933), shall, in so far as they relate to matters for which provision is made in this Act and are not inconsistent therewith, be deemed to have been made under this Act as if this Act had been in force on the date on which such rules, orders were made, and shall continue in force unless and until they are superseded by any rules made under this Act.
Section 61, The Telecommunications Act, 2023 (Act 44 of 2023).
Questions about Section 61
What does Section 61 of the Telecommunications Act deal with?
Section 61 of the Telecommunications Act is headed "Existing rules to continue". All rules, orders, made or purported to have been made under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (13 of 1885) or under the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933 (17 of 1933), shall, in so far as they relate to matters for which provision is made in this Act and are not inconsistent therewith, be deemed to
How do I find court cases under Section 61 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 61, section 61 Telecommunications Act 2023, section 61 of the Telecommunications Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 61 of the Telecommunications Act enacted?
Section 61 of the Telecommunications Act, cited as Telecommunications Act 2023 61, was enacted on 24 Dec 2023 as Act 44 of 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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