1[7A. Saving of existing agreements.-- Nothing in section 7 shall authorise the making of any
rules determing any agreement entered into by the Central Government with any person before the
commencement of the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Act, 1957 (47 of 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.
1. Ins. by Act 47 of 1957, s. 3 (w.e.f. 1-7-1959).