The Indian Telegraph Act

Exclusive privilege in respect of telegraphs, and power to grant licenses

Power for Government to take possession of licensed telegraphs and to order interception of messages

Power to establish telegraph on land of Railway Company

Power to notify rates for transmission of messages to countries outside India

Power to make rules for the conduct of telegraphs

Saving of existing agreements

Arbitration of disputes

Revocation of licenses

Government not responsible for loss or damage


PRIVILEGES AND POWERS OF THE GOVERNMENT


 The 1[Government] shall not be
responsible for any loss or damage which may occur in consequence of any telegraph officer
failing in his duty with respect to the receipt, transmission or delivery of any message; and no
such officer shall be responsible for any such loss or damage, unless he causes the same
negligently, maliciously or fraudulently.


LAWGIST

# 9 Government not responsible for loss or damage