Recovery of sums due in respect of services provided by Post Office
Section 7 of the Post Office Act, 2023 deals with recovery of sums due in respect of services provided by Post Office. Every person who avails a service provided by the Post Office shall be liable to pay the charges in respect of such service. The Act came into force on 18 Jun 2024.
(1) Every person who avails a service provided by the Post Office shall be liable to pay the charges in respect of such service.
(2) If any person refuses or neglects to pay the charges referred to in sub-section (1), such amount shall be recoverable as if it were an arrear of land revenue due from him.
Section 7, The Post Office Act, 2023 (Act 43 of 2023).
Questions about Section 7
What does Section 7 of the Post Office Act deal with?
Section 7 of the Post Office Act is headed "Recovery of sums due in respect of services provided by Post Office". Every person who avails a service provided by the Post Office shall be liable to pay the charges in respect of such service.
How do I find court cases under Section 7 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 7, section 7 Post Office Act 2023, section 7 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 7 of the Post Office Act come into force?
Section 7 of the Post Office Act, cited as Post Office Act 2023 7, 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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