Section 36

Power to give effect to arrangements with other countries.

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.

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    (1) Where arrangements 1[made] with the United Kingdom, or with any British possession, 2[ 3*** or foreign country are in force], for the transmission by post of registered, insured or value-payable postal articles between 4[India] and the United Kingdom or such possession 5[ 6*** or country], the Central Government may make rules to give effect to such arrangements.
     (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may prescribe--
         (a) the form of declaration to be made by the senders of such postal articles as aforesaid; and
         (b) the fees to be charged in respect thereof.

Notes

1. Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for "are in force".
2. Subs., ibid., for "Indian State or foreign country".
3. The words and letters "Indian State corresponding to a Part B State" omitted by Act 25 of 1950, s. 11 and the Fourth Schedule.
4. Subs. by s. 11 and the Fourth Schedule, ibid., for "the States".
5. Subs. by the A.O. 1950 for "State or country".
6. The words and letter "Part B State" 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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