LawgistThe Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act
2Definitions
In this Act,--
(a) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
1[(b) telegraph wire means any copper wire the diameter of which in millimetres, is--
(i) not less than 2.43 and not more than 2.53; or
(ii) not less than 2.77 and not more than 2.87; or
(iii) not less than 3.42 and not more than 3.52.]
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1. Subs. by Act 44 of 1975, s. 2, for clause (b) (w.e.f. 7-8-1975).
All sections
- 1 Short title, extent and commencement
- 2 Definitions
- 3 Duty to declare possession of telegraph wires
- 4 Duty to have telegraph wires converted or sold
- 4A Prohibition of sale or purchase of telegraph wires
- 5 Penalty for unlawful possession of telegraph wires
- 6 Penalty for contravention of provisions of section 3 or section 4
- 6A Powers of search and seizure
- 6B Confiscation of telegraph wires, conveyances, etc
- 7 Cognizance of offences
- 8 Power to make rules
