Question

    Which of the following is not true regarding receipt of

    written communications made under arbitration ?
    A Any written communication is deemed to have been received personally if sent on mailing address. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The communication is deemed to have been received on the same day as it is delivered Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The communication deemed to have been received if sent by judicial authority. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D B and C. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per Arbitration and Conciliation Act. S.3. Receipt of written communications.—(1) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties,— (a) 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 (b) 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. (2) The communication is deemed to have been received on the day it is so delivered. (3) This section does not apply to written communications in respect of proceedings of any judicial authority.

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