Section 1

Short title, extent, application and commencement.

The Indian Post Office Act, 1898

  • Act 6 of 1898
  • Ministry of Communications
  • Department of Posts
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the Post Offices in India.

All sections
    (1) This Act may be called the Indian Post Office Act, 1898.
     1[(2) It extends to the whole of India 2*** and it applies also to all citizens of India outside India.]
     (3) It shall come into force on the first day of July, 1898.

Notes

1. Subs. by the A.O. 1950.
2. The words "except Part B States" omitted by Act 25 of 1950, s. 11 and the Fourth Schedule.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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