Lawgist7BArbitration of disputes
17B. Arbitration of disputes.--1) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, if any dispute concerning any telegraph line, appliance or apparatus arises between the telegraph authority and the person for whose benefit the line, appliance or apparatus is, or has been, provided, the dispute shall be determined by arbitration and shall, for the purposes of such determination, be referred to an arbitrator appointed by the Central Government either specially for the determination of that dispute or generally for the determination of disputes under this section.
(2) The award of the arbitrator appointed under sub-section (1) shall be conclusive between the parties to the dispute and shall not be questioned in any court.]
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1. Ins. by Act 47 of 1957, s. 3 (w.e.f. 1-7-1959).
- 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
