Postal communication: responsibility of sender?

Guest (Querist) 13 July 2013 This query is : Resolved
I received a letter on 10/07/13 by ordinary post from a government department asking me to appear before a board on 09/07/13. The postal seal clearly shows that it was delivered to me only on 10/07/13.

The department is not ready to constitute the board again and is blaming the postal service for late delivery.

a) So, in this situation, isn't it the responsibility of the sender to ensure the prompt delivery?

b) If its the delay from postal service, isn't it the sender to inquire and file complaint against them?

c) in simple logic, Is sender legally responsible to ensure the prompt delivery of such letters to the recipients? Is it legally mandatory using registered postal service in such situations?

d) Can I take any legal action against the department not constituting the board again showing non appearance as my fault?

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Anirudh (Expert) 14 July 2013
Send a representation to the Board explaining the late receipt of the letter, enclose the photocopy of the postal cover (both the address portion and also where the postal date stamp shows the date of delivery) and request for a new date for appearance before a Board.

Send your request through Registered Post, without wasting any time. Keep the copy of your letter and also the postal receipt in tact for future use.

Wait for reasonable time for the Department to Act. In case a fresh date is not given for appearance before the Board, and if the Department is proceeding without giving a fresh date, then approach the Central Admv. Tribunal / State Admv. Tribunal as the case may be with your grievance.

adv. rajeev ( rajoo ) (Expert) 14 July 2013
When it is posted by the govtr dept., it is to be known

Rajendra K Goyal (Expert) 14 July 2013
Agree with the expert Anirudh ji. Nothing more to add.

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