September 13, 2026

Section 25. Manner of Service of Notice – Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988

25. Manner of service of notice

(1) A notice under sub-section (1) of section 24 may be served on the person named therein either by post or as if it were a summons issued by a Court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.

(2) Any notice referred to in sub-section (1) may be addressed—

  • (i) in case of an individual, to such individual;
  • (ii) in the case of a firm, to the managing partner or the manager of the firm;
  • (iii) in the case of a Hindu undivided family, to Karta or any member of such family;
  • (iv) in the case of a company, to the principal officer thereof;
  • (v) in the case of any other association or body of individuals, to the principal officer or any member thereof;
  • (vi) in the case of any other person (not being an individual), to the person who manages or controls his affairs.