Indian Telegraph Act, 1885
11 [7A. Saving of existing agreements
Nothing in section 7 shall authorized the making of any rules
determining any agreement entered into by the Central Government with any
person before the commencement of the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Act, 1957,
relating to the establishment, maintenance or working of any telegraph line,
appliance or apparatus for telegraphic communication; and all rights and
obligations thereunder relating to such establishment, maintenance or working
shall be determined in accordance with the terms and conditions of such
agreement.