Section 501: how notices and other communications may be served

Permitted modes of service

The service of a notice, summon, requisition, order or any other communication under the Act may be made by delivering or transmitting a copy to the named person:

• by post or by such courier services as may be approved by the Board;
• in the manner provided under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) for service of summons;
• in the form of an electronic record as provided in Chapter IV of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (21 of 2000); or
• by any other means of transmission of documents, as may be prescribed.

Rules on addresses for service

The Board may make rules providing for the addresses (including an address for electronic mail or electronic mail message) to which such communications may be delivered or transmitted.

Meaning of "electronic mail" and "electronic mail message"

These terms mean a message or information created, transmitted or received on a computer, computer system, computer resource or communication device, including attachments in text, image, audio, video and any other electronic record transmitted with the message.

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