Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
31. Bribery.— A telegraph officer shall be deemed a public servant within the meaning of sections 161, 162, 163, 164 and 165 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860); 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.
32 . Attempts to commit offences.— Whoever attempts to commit any offence punishable under this Act shall be punished with the punishment herein provided for the offence.
Source: India Code