Section 21: Service of summons, notices, orders, etc

Q: What does Section 21 of The Defence of India Act, 1971 (TDIA) deal with?

Section 21 TDIA pertains to "Service of summons, notices, orders, etc". It is part of the The Defence of India Act, 1971, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 21 of The Defence of India Act, 1971 (TDIA) governs service of summons, notices, orders, etc. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 21 TDIA still in force?

Yes, Section 21 of the The Defence of India Act, 1971 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 21 TDIA?

धारा 21 TDIA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 21 of the The Defence of India Act, 1971. Section 21 of The Defence of India Act, 1971 (TDIA) governs service of summons, notices, orders, etc. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 21 TDIA?

Dhara 21 TDIA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 21 of the The Defence of India Act, 1971. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 21 of The Defence of India Act, 1971 (TDIA) governs service of summons, notices, orders, etc. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 21 of The Defence of India Act, 1971?

Cite as: "Section 21, The Defence of India Act, 1971 (TDIA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Defence of India Act, 1971, 1971, § 21 (India).

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The Defence of India Act, 1971

Chapter IVE — mployment Of Technical Personnel In The National Service

Section 21

Service of summons, notices, orders, etc

- Any summons, notice, requirement, direction or order issued, made or given to any person under this Chapter may be served by being sent by registered post addressed to that person at his last known residence.