Presumption where notice is served by post
Section 194 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with presumption where notice is served by post. Where a notice or other document is served by post, it shall be deemed to have been served at the time when the letter containing it would be delivered in the ordinary course of post, and in proving such service, it shall be sufficient to prove that the letter containing the notice or other document The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
Where a notice or other document is served by post, it shall be deemed to have been served at the time when the letter containing it would be delivered in the ordinary course of post, and in proving such service, it shall be sufficient to prove that the letter containing the notice or other document was property addressed and registered.
Section 194, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
Questions about Section 194
What does Section 194 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 194 of the Railways Act is headed "Presumption where notice is served by post". Where a notice or other document is served by post, it shall be deemed to have been served at the time when the letter containing it would be delivered in the ordinary course of post, and in proving such service, it shall be sufficient to prove that the letter containing the notice or other document
How do I find court cases under Section 194 of the Railways 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: Railways Act 1989 194, section 194 Railways Act 1989, section 194 of the Railways Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 194 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 194 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 194, came into force on 01 Jul 1990, having been enacted on 03 Jun 1989. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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