Section 7
Cognizance of offences.
The Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1950
About this Act
An Act to regulate the possession of telegraph wires and to provide for the punishment of the offence of unlawful possession thereof.
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.
(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.
Notes
1. Subs. by s. 5, ibid., for sub-section (1) (w.e.f. 7-8-1975).