Section 1

Short title, extent and commencement.

The Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933

  • Act 17 of 1933
  • Ministry of Communications
  • Department of Telecommunications
About this Act

An Act to regulate the possession of wireless telegraphy apparatus.

All sections
    (1) This Act may be called the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933.
     1[(2) It extends to the whole of India 2***.]
     (3) It shall come into force on such dates3 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

Notes

1. Subs. by s. 3, ibid., for certain words.
2. The words "except the State of Hyderabad", which had been added by the A.O. 1950, omitted by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and the Schedule.
3. 1st January, 1934; see Gazette of India, 1933, Part I, p. 1131.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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