LawgistThe Indian Telegraph Act
7ASaving of existing agreements
1[7A. Saving of existing agreements.-- Nothing in section 7 shall authorise the making of any rules determing any agreement entered into by the Central Government with any person before the commencement of the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Act, 1957 (47 of 1957), relating to the establishment, maintenance or working of any telegraph line, appliance or apparatus for telegraphic communication; and all rights and obligations thereunder relating to such establishment, maintenance or working shall be determined in accordance with the terms and conditions of such agreement.
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1. Ins. by Act 47 of 1957, s. 3 (w.e.f. 1-7-1959).
PRIVILEGES AND POWERS OF THE GOVERNMENT
- 4 Exclusive privilege in respect of telegraphs, and power to grant licenses
- 5 Power for Government to take possession of licensed telegraphs and to order interception of messages
- 6 Power to establish telegraph on land of Railway Company
- 6A Power to notify rates for transmission of messages to countries outside India
- 7 Power to make rules for the conduct of telegraphs
- 7A Saving of existing agreements
- 7B Arbitration of disputes
- 8 Revocation of licenses
- 9 Government not responsible for loss or damage
