Section 80 of CPC – Section 80: Notice. | CPC

The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

PART IV: SUITS IN PARTICULAR CASES

SUITS BY OR AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT OR PUBLIC OFFICERS IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITY

Section 80: Notice.

Legal Provisions

Notice Requirements for Suits Against Government and Public Officers

(1) Save as otherwise provided in sub-section (2), no suits shall be instituted against the Government (including the Government of the State of Jammu and Kashmir) or against a public officer in respect of any act purporting to be done by such public officer in his official capacity, until the expiration of two months next after

Explanation using examples

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh, a resident of Delhi, wants to file a lawsuit against the Central Government for damages caused by a government construction project that allegedly damaged his property.

Application of Section 80:

Notice Requirement: Ramesh must first send a written notice to the Secretary to the Central Government detailing the cause of action, his name, description, place of residence, and the relief he seeks.
Waiting Period: Ramesh must wait for two months after delivering the notice before he can

Section 80 of CPC : Section 80: Notice.

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Notice Requirements for Suits Against Government and Public Officers

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Notice Requirements for Suits Against Government and Public Officers

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Example 1:

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