Presumption Of Service By Registered Post & Burden Of Proof

Evidence Act, 1872, Section 114 Illustration (f) - General Clauses Act, 1897, Section 27 - Presumption Of Service By Registered Post & Burden Of Proof - In view of the provisions of Section 114 Illustration (f) of the Evidence Act, 1872 and Section 27 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 there is a presumption that the addressee has received the letter sent by registered post - However, the presumption is rebuttable on a consideration of evidence of impeccable character.

2011 SCeJ 003