R.1 Short Title and Extent.--

       (1) These rules may be called the Indian Telegraph Rules, 1951.
       (2) They extend to the whole of India.

R.2 Definitions.--

       In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,--
       (a) "Answer back Code" means a combination of characters used to provide a short code to identify the subscriber--
       (i) "Auto transmitter" means an apparatus used for transmission of perforated tapes;
       (ii) "Call " means a conversation between two or more subscribers connected to the same exchange and includes a conversation with such other service connected with the telephone system as may be specified by the Telegraph Authority ;
       (ab) "Bureau Fax Service" means a telecommunication service offered through a Telegraph officer of a Telecommunication Centre, providing telecommunication facilities to the public for the purpose of transmitting documents (and not exclusively photographs) by compatibl

R.3. .

       (1) All telegraphs shall be established, maintained and worked in such a manner as not to obstruct or repeatedly interrupt any wireless telegraph service functioning within or without India, or the wireless signalling between any fixed, land or mobile stations of the Armed Forces of the Union or the wireless signalling exchanged between any fixed or mobile stations of the Armed Forces of the Union and any station abroad.
       (2) Nothing in sub-rule (1) shall prevent the use of wireless telegraphs for the purpose of making or answering bona fide distress calls or distress messages, in any manner thought fit.
       (3) Except as provided in sub-rule (2), if any person contravenes the provisions of sub-rule (1) he shall be punishable with fine as provided in sub-section (3) of Section 7 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.

R.4 .

Frequency allocations and call signs of the Armed Forces of the Union wireless installations shall be treated as secret information.

R.5 The accuracy of Telegrams is not guaranteed.--

and all telegrams shall be deemed to be sent subject to acceptance by the sender of all risks arising from non-delivery, errors or delays.

R.6 Translation of Telegrams.--

At telegraph offices in places other than the Presidency-towns, every assistance possible shall be afforded to the public in the translation of telegrams into English for despatch and in the translation of telegrams received into the language of the place. No fee for this service shall be claimed or given.

R.7 Secrecy.--

Save in pursuance of his official duty or in obedience to the direction of a competent authority, a telegraph officer shall not disclose, to any person other than the sender or the addressee or the authorised representative of either, the contents of any telegram.