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[(1) No Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under
this Act, except on a report in writing of the facts constituting such offence made by a person who is a
public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).]

(2) No Court inferior to that of a presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class shall try any
offence punishable under this Act.

LAWGIST

# 7 Cognizance of offences