Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 [A10-087]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 1 October 1885.

Dates: made 22 July 1885; in force 1 October 1885; ceased none recorded. Gazette: Gazette of India, 1885. Band A.

Cite: Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (13 of 1885) [A10-087]. Machine: A10-087.

Sections (1)

Section 5. Power for Government to take possession of licensed telegraphs and to order interception of messages [S10-0Q9]

Made under

No recital of a power is printed.

Acts on (0)

none

Acted on by (1)

Supersedes: Telecommunications Act, 2023 [A10-2D5].

Not held (0)

none