Under the statutory rules, a notice is required to be sent by "registered post acknowledgment due.” If the notice is instead sent only by…

CA Intermediate · Corporate and Other Laws · MTP · September 2025
Under the statutory rules, a notice is required to be sent by "registered post acknowledgment due.” If the notice is instead sent only by “registered post,” what is the legal implication as per provisions of the General Clauses Act, 1897?
(A) The service of notice is deemed valid, as registered post suffices under all circumstances.
(B) The service of notice is not valid, as the statutory rules specifically require "registered post acknowledgment due.”
(C) The notice is considered served only if the recipient acknowledges receipt, regardless of mailing method.
(D) The mode of service is irrelevant as long as the notice is delivered eventually.

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Correct Answer: Option (B)

The service of notice is not valid, as the statutory rules specifically require "registered post acknowledgment due.”

Topics: The General Clauses Act, 1897

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