Any postal article sent by post in contravention of the provision of Section 19 or 19-A
of Indian Post Office Act 1898 may be opened and destroyed if necessary under the
authority of –
(A) The officer incharge of the Post office
(B) The Divisional Superintendent
(C) The Postmaster General
(D) None of the authorities mentioned in (A) (B) or (C) above

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) The Postmaster General

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