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What does the term 'Director General' refer to in this Act?
What does the term 'Director General' refer to in this Act?
What is the primary purpose of the Indian Post Office Act, 1898?
What is the primary purpose of the Indian Post Office Act, 1898?
In relation to a postal article, what does 'inland' denote?
In relation to a postal article, what does 'inland' denote?
When did the Indian Post Office Act, 1898 come into force?
When did the Indian Post Office Act, 1898 come into force?
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Which of the following is included in the definition of 'mail ship'?
Which of the following is included in the definition of 'mail ship'?
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What is meant by 'officer of the Post Office'?
What is meant by 'officer of the Post Office'?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the scope of the Indian Post Office Bill?
Which of the following is NOT included in the scope of the Indian Post Office Bill?
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What does the Bill reserve the power to the Government for?
What does the Bill reserve the power to the Government for?
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What type of ships does the term 'mail ship' refer to?
What type of ships does the term 'mail ship' refer to?
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Who does the Indian Post Office Act, 1898 apply to?
Who does the Indian Post Office Act, 1898 apply to?
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What does the Government not incur liability for regarding postal articles?
What does the Government not incur liability for regarding postal articles?
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Who may incur liability for loss, misdelivery, delay, or damage of postal articles?
Who may incur liability for loss, misdelivery, delay, or damage of postal articles?
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What can the Central Government do regarding rates of inland postage?
What can the Central Government do regarding rates of inland postage?
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What must be done if the postage is not prepaid or insufficiently prepaid?
What must be done if the postage is not prepaid or insufficiently prepaid?
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What do the prepaid rates of postage comply with?
What do the prepaid rates of postage comply with?
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What does 'express delivery' refer to in the context of postal articles?
What does 'express delivery' refer to in the context of postal articles?
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What authority does the Central Government have regarding the redirection of postal articles?
What authority does the Central Government have regarding the redirection of postal articles?
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What is required for the prepayment of postage on inland postal articles?
What is required for the prepayment of postage on inland postal articles?
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What is the maximum interval at which a publication must be published to be considered a newspaper?
What is the maximum interval at which a publication must be published to be considered a newspaper?
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What is required for a publication to have a bona fide list of subscribers?
What is required for a publication to have a bona fide list of subscribers?
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What condition must an extra or supplement to a newspaper fulfill to be considered part of it?
What condition must an extra or supplement to a newspaper fulfill to be considered part of it?
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Under what condition can a postal article's postage be remitted by the Post Master General?
Under what condition can a postal article's postage be remitted by the Post Master General?
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What is the role of the Central Government concerning foreign postage rates?
What is the role of the Central Government concerning foreign postage rates?
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What happens to existing postal rates if new rates are not declared by the Central Government?
What happens to existing postal rates if new rates are not declared by the Central Government?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding registered newspapers?
Which of the following statements is true regarding registered newspapers?
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What must be included on each page of an extra or supplement for it to be accepted as part of a newspaper?
What must be included on each page of an extra or supplement for it to be accepted as part of a newspaper?
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What is the maximum compensation the Central Government is liable to pay for a lost postal article?
What is the maximum compensation the Central Government is liable to pay for a lost postal article?
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Under what condition will the Central Government not incur liability for the recovery of a value-payable postal article?
Under what condition will the Central Government not incur liability for the recovery of a value-payable postal article?
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What must be specified by the sender at the time of posting a value-payable postal article?
What must be specified by the sender at the time of posting a value-payable postal article?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the rules for value-payable postal articles?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the rules for value-payable postal articles?
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What is NOT a condition for the payment of compensation for damaged postal articles?
What is NOT a condition for the payment of compensation for damaged postal articles?
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What happens if a postal article is returned due to the addressee being dead?
What happens if a postal article is returned due to the addressee being dead?
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How may the Post Office recover unpaid postage or sums due?
How may the Post Office recover unpaid postage or sums due?
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What happens to future postal articles addressed to a person who refuses to pay sums due?
What happens to future postal articles addressed to a person who refuses to pay sums due?
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What is recoverable as postage when customs duty has been paid?
What is recoverable as postage when customs duty has been paid?
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What does the official mark on a postal article signify?
What does the official mark on a postal article signify?
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Who is deemed the sender of a postal article until proven otherwise?
Who is deemed the sender of a postal article until proven otherwise?
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In the recovery of postage due, what kind of evidence is provided by the official mark of the Post Office?
In the recovery of postage due, what kind of evidence is provided by the official mark of the Post Office?
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What is prima facie evidence in the context of postal articles?
What is prima facie evidence in the context of postal articles?
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Study Notes
Indian Post Office Act, 1898
- Enacted in 1866, subsequently amended by Acts of 1882 and 1896.
- Numerous defects and omissions identified over the past 30 years.
- Existing law insufficient for current postal requirements.
- Need for enhanced protection and powers for postal officers.
- New systems like postal insurance, value payable post and money orders need legislative backing.
- Act aims to rectify these issues and accommodate the expansion of postal services.
Act of 1898
- Passed by the Legislature on March 22, 1898.
- Became effective on July 1, 1898.
- Consolidates and amends existing law relating to Post Offices in India.
Preliminary
- Short title: Indian Post Office Act, 1898
- Extends to the whole of India and applies to citizens of India outside India.
- Commences on July 1, 1898.
- Definitions: "Director General", "inland" and related terms for postal articles are defined.
Privilege and Protection of Government
- Exclusive privilege for government to convey letters.
- Exceptions: Letters concerning private affairs, messages concerning goods etc..
- Certain persons prohibited from conveying letters. E.g. Common carriers of passengers and goods, owners/masters of vessels etc.
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This quiz provides an overview of the Indian Post Office Act of 1898, highlighting its history, amendments, and the need for legislative updates in postal services. It discusses the act's provisions for postal insurance and the privileges granted to government postal officers.
