Section 40

Duty of master of ship, departing from any port in India and not being a mail ship, to convey mail bags.

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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    The master of ship, not being a mail ship, about to depart from any port in 1[India] to any port within, or any port or place beyond, 1[India], shall receive on board any mail bag tendered to him by any officer of the Post Office for conveyance, granting a receipt there for in such form as the Central Government may, by rule, prescribe, and shall, without delay, deliver the same at the port or place of destination.

Notes

1. Subs. by Act 25 of 1950, s. 11 and the Fourth Schedule, for "the States".

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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