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The Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act `1950

An Act to regulate the possession of telegraph wires and to provide for the punishment of the offence of unlawful possession thereof.

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    • 1Short title, extent and commencement
    • 2Definitions
    • 3Duty to declare possession of telegraph wires
    • 4Duty to have telegraph wires converted or sold
    • 4AProhibition of sale or purchase of telegraph wires
    • 5Penalty for unlawful possession of telegraph wires
    • 6Penalty for contravention of provisions of section 3 or section 4
    • 6APowers of search and seizure
    • 6BConfiscation of telegraph wires, conveyances, etc
    • 7Cognizance of offences
    • 8Power to make rules