Indian Telegraph Act, 1885
18. Removal of trees interrupting telegraphic
communication
(1) If any tree standing or lying near a telegraph line
interrupts, or is likely to interrupt, telegraphic communication, a Magistrate
of the first or second class may, on the application of the telegraph
authority, cause the tree to be removed or dealt with in such other ways as he
deems fit.
(2) When disposing of an application under sub-section (1), the
Magistrate shall, in the case of any tree in existence before the telegraph
line was placed, award to the persons interested in the tree such compensation
as he thinks reasonable, and the award shall be final.