Mukulesh Bhattacharjee 31 August 2021

official letter

wheather a government official is bound to receive an official letter?

Quick Summary

This discussion explores whether government officials are obligated to receive official letters. While vague facts prevent a definitive answer, it's noted that Central Secretariat rules mandate that all government authorities must accept letters addressed to them. Citizens also have the right to request and receive a proper receipt for any correspondence.

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Dr J C Vashista (Advocate) 31 August 2021

Incomplete and vague facts can not lead to form proper opinion and oblige.

G.L.N. Prasad (Retired employee.) 31 August 2021

There is a specific clause in Central Secretariat rules applicable to all Govt authorities, that it is mandatory to receive any letter addressed to them and the citizen should be provided with a proper receipt if demanded.