Section 236 of The Assam Municipal (Amendment) Act, 2004 — Amendment of section 388
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Official Legislative Text
Amendment of section 388.— In the principal Act, in section 388, in sub-section (1), for the words "five hundred rupees" appearing in between the words "exceeding" and "and", the words "twenty-five thousand rupees" shall be substituted.
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Summary
- Amends Section 388 of the principal Act.
- Outlines the legally acceptable methods for serving (delivering) municipal notices, bills, or orders to individuals.
- Defines that service can be completed by personal delivery, leaving it at the person's last known residence or business, or by registered post.
- Details the procedure for serving a notice when the owner or occupier cannot be found, such as posting it on a conspicuous part of the property.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What does Section 236 of this Act amend?
Section 236 amends Section 388 of the principal Act, which details the legal methods of serving notices and bills to property owners and occupiers.
2. What happens if a person refuses to accept a notice in person under Section 388 as amended by Section 236?
Service can be completed by leaving the document at their last known place of residence or business, or by pasting it on a conspicuous part of their property if they cannot be found.
3. Is sending a notice by registered post a valid form of service under Section 388 as amended by Section 236?
Yes, sending the document via registered post to the person's last known address is a recognized method of service under Section 388 as amended by Section 236.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 388 of the Act as amended by Section 236, which of the following is NOT a legally recognized method for serving a notice to an individual?
Q2.A property owner is out of the country, and their house is locked. How can the municipal board legally complete service of a notice regarding a public hazard on that property under Section 388 as amended by Section 236?
Q3.If a tax bill is sent by ordinary unregistered mail and the resident claims they never received it, does this constitute valid service under Section 388 as amended by Section 236?
Q4.Under Section 388 as amended by Section 236 of the Act, whose responsibility is it to ensure that service of a notice is carried out using the proper legal methods?