Act Number: 13

Act Name: The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885

Year: 1885

Enactment Date: 1885-07-22

Long Title: An Act to amend the law relating to Telegraphs in India.

Ministry: Ministry of Communications

Department: Department of Telecommunications

Section 9D: Administration and utilisation of Fund.
    (1) The Central Government shall have the power to administer the Fund in such manner as may be prescribed by rules made under this Act.
     (2) The Fund shall be utilised exclusively for meeting the Universal Service Obligation.
     (3) The Central Government shall be responsible for the co-ordination and ensuring timely utilisation and release of sums in accordance with the criteria as may be prescribed by rules made under this Act.]
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