Exemption from liability
Section 10 of the Post Office Act, 2023 deals with exemption from liability. Notwithstanding anything in any other law for the time being in force, the Post Office shall not incur any liability except such liability as may be prescribed with regard to a service provided by the Post Office. The Act came into force on 18 Jun 2024.
(1) Notwithstanding anything in any other law for the time being in force, the Post Office shall not incur any liability except such liability as may be prescribed with regard to a service provided by the Post Office.
(2) No officer of the Post Office shall incur any liability with regard to a service provided by the Post Office, unless the officer has acted fraudulently or wilfully caused loss, delay or mis-delivery of service.
Section 10, The Post Office Act, 2023 (Act 43 of 2023).
Questions about Section 10
What does Section 10 of the Post Office Act deal with?
Section 10 of the Post Office Act is headed "Exemption from liability". Notwithstanding anything in any other law for the time being in force, the Post Office shall not incur any liability except such liability as may be prescribed with regard to a service provided by the Post Office.
How do I find court cases under Section 10 of the Post Office 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: Post Office Act 2023 10, section 10 Post Office Act 2023, section 10 of the Post Office Act. People searching for it also type post office act 2023 section 10. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 10 of the Post Office Act come into force?
Section 10 of the Post Office Act, cited as Post Office Act 2023 10, came into force on 18 Jun 2024, having been enacted on 24 Dec 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 2. Definitions120 words
- 16. Repeal and savings98 words
- 15. Power to remove difficulties96 words
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