How should eLA service by mail be effected?

• A. Registered mail with an instruction to return the mail to the sender after ten days, if undelivered.
• B. Reputable professional courier service.
• C. Ordinary mail, if no registry or reputable courier is available in the locality.
• D. Electronic mail.

Answer: (A)

When service by mail is required, you need a method that provides a verifiable record of delivery and a clear timeline. Registered mail does exactly that by giving you a mailing receipt and a definite delivery date, so there is tangible proof the notice was sent and received. Adding an instruction to return the mail to the sender after ten days if undelivered creates a fail-safe: if the recipient can’t be reached, the item isn’t left in limbo, and you can promptly reattempt service or take the next required step. This combination offers reliable proof and a defined path forward, which is essential for formal administrative service.

Ordinary mail lacks proof of delivery, making service difficult to verify. Electronic mail isn’t suitable for formal service due to potential delivery uncertainty and weak, non-binding proof. A reputable courier could be an option, but many procedures specify registered mail to ensure standardized proof and the built-in return mechanism if undelivered.