Provisions applicable to other property
SECTIONS
16. Exercise of powers conferred by section 10, and disputes as to compensation, in case of property
other than that of a local authority.
17. Removal or alteration of telegraph line or post on property other than that of a local
authority.
18. Removal of trees interrupting telegraphic communication.
19. Telegraph lines and posts placed before the passing of this Act.
19A. Person exercising legal right likely to damage telegraph or interfere with telegraphic
communication to give notice.
19B. Power to confer upon licensee powers of telegraph authority under this Part.
PART IV
PENALTIES
20. Establishing, maintaining or working unauthorised telegraph. 20A. Breach of condition of license.
21. Using unauthorised telegraphs.
22. Opposing establishment of telegraphs on railway land.
23. Intrusion into signal-room, trespass in telegraph office or obstruction.
24. Unlawfully attempting to learn contents of messages.
25. Intentionally damaging or tampering with telegraphs.
25A. Injury to or interference with a telegraph line or post.
26. Telegraph officer or other official making away with or altering, or unlawfully intercepting or
disclosing, messages, or divulging purport of signals.
27. Telegraph officer fraudulently sending messages without payment.
28. Misconduct.
29. [Repealed.].
29A. Penalty.
30. Retaining a message delivered by mistake.
31. Bribery.
32. Attempts to commit offences.
PART V
SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISION
33. Power to employ additional police in places where mischief to telegraphs is repeatedly
committed.
34. Application of Act to Presidency-towns.
35. [Repealed.].
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