Section 20 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 in hindi — Mode of service of summons
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Official Legislative Text
- (1)A summons issued by a Revenue-officer shall, if practicable, be served (a) personally on the person to whom it is addressed, or failing him on (b) his recognized agent or (c) an adult male member of his family usually residing with him.
- (2)If service cannot be so made, or if acceptance of service so be made is refused, the summons may be served by positing a copy thereof at the usual or last known place of residence of the person to whom it is addressed, or, if that person does not reside in the district in which the Revenue-officer is employed and the case to which the summons relates has reference to land in that district, then by posting a copy of the summons on some conspicuous place in or near the estate wherein the land is situate.
- (3)If the summons relates to a case in which persons having the same interest are so numerous that personal service on all of them is not reasonably practicable, it may, if the Revenue-officer so directs, be served by delivery of a copy thereof to such of those persons as the Revenue-officer nominates in this behalf and by proclamation of the contents thereof for the information of the other persons interested.
- (4)A summons may, if the Revenue-officer so directs, be served on the person named therein, either in addition to, or in substitution for, any other mode of service, by forwarding the summons by post in a letter addressed to the person and registered under Part III of the Indian Post Office Act, 1866 (XIV of 1866).
- (5)When a summons is so forwarded in a letter and it is proved that the letter was properly addressed and duly posted and registered, the Revenue-officer may presume that the summons was served at the time when the letter would be delivered in the ordinary course of post.
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Summary
- Dictates the proper ways a revenue officer must deliver a formal summons to an individual or group.
- Prefers direct delivery to the person, their recognized agent, or an adult male family member living with them.
- Allows attaching the summons to the person's last known home if direct delivery fails or is refused.
- Permits placing the notice near the land in question if the person lives outside the district and the case relates to that land.
- Allows giving copies to a few nominated people and making a public announcement when a large group shares the same interest.
- Gives the officer the option to send the summons by registered post, and presumes it was served if properly addressed and mailed.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a summons be given to my child under Section 20 of the Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887?
No, under Section 20 of the Act, if it is given to a family member, it must be an adult male member of your family who usually resides with you.
2. Under Section 20 of the Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887, what happens if I refuse to take the summons?
Under Section 20 of the Act, if you refuse it, the deliverer can post a copy at your usual or last known place of residence.
3. Does a mailed summons count as being served under Section 20 of the 1887 land law?
Yes, Section 20 of the Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 states that a properly addressed and registered letter containing the summons is presumed to be served when it would normally be delivered.
Practice Quiz
Q1.According to Section 20 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887, who among the following is NOT an acceptable person to receive a summons on behalf of the addressee?
Q2.Under Section 20 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887, what should be done if the person refuses to accept the service of the summons?
Q3.Based on Section 20 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887, how can an officer serve a summons if it involves numerous people with the exact same interest?
Q4.Under Section 20 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887, if a summons is sent by registered post, when can the revenue officer presume it was served?