Power to make rules
Section 12 of the Post Office Act, 2023 deals with power to make rules. The Central Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act. The Act came into force on 18 Jun 2024.
The Central Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act.
Section 12, The Post Office Act, 2023 (Act 43 of 2023).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument states that it was made under this provision — the power to make it comes from here, so a change to any of them changes what this section requires in practice. Newest first.
Questions about Section 12
What does Section 12 of the Post Office Act deal with?
Section 12 of the Post Office Act is headed "Power to make rules". The Central Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 12 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 12, section 12 Post Office Act 2023, section 12 of the Post Office Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 12 of the Post Office Act, and has it changed?
The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently The Post Office Rules, 2024 (2024).
When did Section 12 of the Post Office Act come into force?
Section 12 of the Post Office Act, cited as Post Office Act 2023 12, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 9. Power to intercept, open or detain any item or deliver item to customs authority184 words
- 14. Laying of rules and regulations in Parliament140 words
- 4. Exclusive privilege in respect of postage stamps125 words
- 2. Definitions120 words
- 16. Repeal and savings98 words
- 15. Power to remove difficulties96 words
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