The Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act

Short title, extent and commencement

Definitions

Duty to declare possession of telegraph wires

Duty to have telegraph wires converted or sold

Prohibition of sale or purchase of telegraph wires

Penalty for unlawful possession of telegraph wires

Penalty for contravention of provisions of section 3 or section 4

Powers of search and seizure

Confiscation of telegraph wires, conveyances, etc

Cognizance of offences

Power to make rules

All sections

1[4A. Prohibition of sale or purchase of telegraph wires.--No person shall, after the
commencement of the Telegraphs Wires (Unlawful Possession) Amendment Act, 1953 (53 of 1953), sell
or purchase any quantity of telegraph wires except with the permission of such authority as may be
prescribed.]

LAWGIST

# 4A Prohibition of sale or purchase of telegraph wires