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District Judge And Not DM 'Appropriate Authority' To Determine Issues Relating To Adequacy Of Compensation U/S 16(3) Telegraph Act: Allahabad HC
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The Allahabad High Court ruled that the District Judge is the appropriate authority to determine compensation under Section 16 of the Telegraph Act. Section 16 deals with the power of the telegraph authority to place and maintain telegraph lines and posts. The court's ruling clarifies the jurisdictional aspect of determining the compensation payable to landowners or other affected parties due to the laying of telegraph infrastructure.
