Section 3: Receipt of written communications

Q: What does Section 3 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) deal with?

Section 3 A&C Act pertains to "Receipt of written communications". It is part of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 3 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) governs receipt of written communications.

Q: Is Section 3 A&C Act still in force?

Yes, Section 3 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 3 A&C Act?

धारा 3 A&C Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 3 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Section 3 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) governs receipt of written communications.

Q: What is Dhara 3 A&C Act?

Dhara 3 A&C Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 3 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 3 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) governs receipt of written communications.

Q: How to cite Section 3 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?

Cite as: "Section 3, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, 1996, § 3 (India).

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Unless otherwise agreed by the parties,—
1. any written communication is deemed to have been received if it is delivered to the addressee personally or at his place of business, habitual residence or mailing address; and
2. if none of the places referred to in clause (a) can be found after making a reasonable inquiry, a written communication is deemed to have been received if it is sent to the addressee's last-known place of business, habitual residence or mailing address by registered letter or by any other means which provides a record of the attempt to deliver it.
The communication is deemed to have been received on the day it is so delivered.
This section does not apply to written communications in respect of proceedings of any judicial authority.

Unless otherwise agreed by the parties,—
1. any written communication is deemed to have been received if it is delivered to the addressee personally or at his place of business, habitual residence or mailing address; and
2. if none of the places referred to in clause (a) can be found after making a reasonable inquiry, a written communication is deemed to have been received if it is sent to the addressee's last-known place of business, habitual residence or mailing address by registered letter or by any other means which provides a record of the attempt to deliver it.
The communication is deemed to have been received on the day it is so delivered.
This section does not apply to written communications in respect of proceedings of any judicial authority.