The Post Office Act, 2023

Post Office Act, 2023 Alongwith The Indian Post Office Act, 1898

This edition of The Post Office Act, 2023 (Act No. 43 of 2023, dated 24-12-2023) is presented along with The Indian Post Office Act, 1898 (Act No. 6 of 1898, dated 22-3-1898). This compilation provides a complete and authoritative reference to the law governing postal services in India, encompassing the modern regulatory framework under the 2023 Act as well as the historical provisions of the 1898 Act.

The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for statutory referencing, compliance, academic study, and historical legal research. It ensures direct access to the provisions regulating the functioning, responsibilities, and powers of the postal department in the delivery of mail and related services.

The content spans the full scope of the Acts, including:

• Legal status, functions, and powers of the Post Office under the 2023 Act

• Provisions for the handling, conveyance, and delivery of postal articles

• Prohibitions and restrictions on the transmission of certain items

• Provisions relating to postal services, rates, and fees

• Offences and penalties for tampering, theft, or delay of postal articles

• Rules governing the protection of postal articles and confidentiality of correspondence

• Historical framework under the Indian Post Office Act, 1898

• Powers of the Central Government to make rules for the operation and regulation of postal services

• Provisions for government monopoly over the carriage of letters and certain postal functions

• Jurisdictional and procedural aspects relating to postal offences

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Postal department officials and regulatory authorities

• Legal practitioners specialising in communication and service laws

• Policymakers and administrators in public service regulation

• Academicians and students studying administrative and service laws

• Researchers interested in the evolution of postal legislation in India

Whether used by postal authorities, legal professionals, or scholars, this edition delivers the full legislative authority of The Post Office Act, 2023 and The Indian Post Office Act, 1898, as applicable in 2024.