Repeal and savings
Section 16 of the Post Office Act, 2023 deals with repeal and savings. The Indian Post Office Act, 1898 (6 of 1898) is hereby repealed. The Act came into force on 18 Jun 2024.
(1) The Indian Post Office Act, 1898 (6 of 1898) is hereby repealed.
(2) Notwithstanding the repeal of the Act by sub-section (1), all rules, notifications and orders, made or purported to have been made under the Indian Post Office Act, 1898 (6 of 1898), shall, in so far as they relate to matters for which provision is made in this Act and are not inconsistent therewith, be deemed to have been made under this Act and shall continue in force unless and until they are superseded by any rules or notification or order made under this Act.
Section 16, The Post Office Act, 2023 (Act 43 of 2023).
Questions about Section 16
What does Section 16 of the Post Office Act deal with?
Section 16 of the Post Office Act is headed "Repeal and savings". The Indian Post Office Act, 1898 (6 of 1898) is hereby repealed.
How do I find court cases under Section 16 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 16, section 16 Post Office Act 2023, section 16 of the Post Office Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 16 of the Post Office Act come into force?
Section 16 of the Post Office Act, cited as Post Office Act 2023 16, 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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- 4. Exclusive privilege in respect of postage stamps125 words
- 2. Definitions120 words
- 15. Power to remove difficulties96 words
- 3. Services to be provided by Post Office76 words
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