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A Central Act requires a notice to be served 'by post'. Ravi's company sends the notice by properly addressed, prepaid registered post to Meera. Under the General Clauses Act, 1897, what is the effect of this?

Service is presumed to be effected at the time the letter would be delivered in the ordinary course of post, unless the contrary is proved, provided it was properly addressed, prepaid and posted by registered post. Meera's reading or signing is not required.

  1. AService is effective only when Meera actually reads the notice
  2. BService is effective only if Meera signs an acknowledgement
  3. CService is presumed effected at the time the letter would be delivered in the ordinary course of post, unless the contrary is provedCorrect
  4. DService is not valid unless also made in person

Explanation

The Act says that where service by post is authorised, service is deemed effected by properly addressing, prepaying and posting the letter by registered post. Unless the contrary is proved, it is presumed effected when the letter would be delivered in the ordinary course of post. Actual reading or acknowledgement is not required.

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