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

Any person who fails to
make a declaration as required by section 3 or 1[contravenes the provisions of section 4 or section 4A]
shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with
both).

LAWGIST

# 6 Penalty for contravention of provisions of section 3 or section 4