Receipt of written communications
Section 3 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with receipt of written communications. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties,— (a) any written communication is deemed to have been received if it is delivered to the addressee personally or at his place of business, habitual residence or mailing address, and (b) if none of the places referred to in clause (a) can be found after making The Act came into force on 22 Aug 1996.
(1) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties,—
(a) any written communication is deemed to have been received if it is delivered to the addressee personally or at his place of business, habitual residence or mailing address, and
(b) if none of the places referred to in clause (a) can be found after making a reasonable inquiry, a written communication is deemed to have been received if it is sent to the addressee's last known place of business, habitual residence or mailing address by registered letter or by any other means which provides a record of the attempt to deliver it.
(2) The communication is deemed to have been received on the day it is so delivered.
(3) This section does not apply to written communications in respect of proceedings of any judicial authority.
Section 3, The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act 26 of 1996).
Questions about Section 3
What does Section 3 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act deal with?
Section 3 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act is headed "Receipt of written communications". Unless otherwise agreed by the parties,— (a) any written communication is deemed to have been received if it is delivered to the addressee personally or at his place of business, habitual residence or mailing address, and (b) if none of the places referred to in clause (a) can be found after making
How do I find court cases under Section 3 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Arbitration Act 3, section 3 Arbitration Act, section 3 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 3 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act come into force?
Section 3 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, cited as Arbitration Act 3, came into force on 22 Aug 1996, having been enacted on 16 Aug 1996. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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