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The Telegraph Act, 1885

Section 31Bribery

In forcePart IV PENALTIES

Part IV PENALTIES

s. 31

31. Bribery A telegraph officer shall be deemed a public servant within the meaning of sections 161, 162,163,164 and 165 of the [Penal Code]; and in the definition of “legal remuneration” contained in the said section 161, the word “Government” shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to include a person licensed under this Act.

  1. 10. The words “Penal Code” were substituted, for the words “Pakistan Penal Code” by section 3 and 2nd Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973)

End of s. 31.

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