# 7A Saving 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
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Power for Government to take possession of licensed telegraphs and to order interception of messages6
Power to establish telegraph on land of Railway Company6A
Power to notify rates for transmission of messages to countries outside India7
Power to make rules for the conduct of telegraphs7B
Arbitration of disputes8
Revocation of licenses9
Government not responsible for loss or damage
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