Service of notices and orders: expanded authorised modes including electronic delivery; failure triggers affixture and newspaper publication. Amendment broadens authorised modes for service of notices and orders to include personal delivery, fax, electronic mail, electronic instant messaging services, courier, speed post and registered post; electronic communications must be digitally signed and bounced mail does not constitute valid service, while fax transmissions must note page count. If service cannot be effected, notices or orders may be affixed to the outer door or a conspicuous part of premises with a written report in the presence of two witnesses; failing that, notice must be published in at least two newspapers including an English national daily and a regional language paper in the relevant area.
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Service of notices and orders: expanded authorised modes including electronic delivery; failure triggers affixture and newspaper publication.
Amendment broadens authorised modes for service of notices and orders to include personal delivery, fax, electronic mail, electronic instant messaging services, courier, speed post and registered post; electronic communications must be digitally signed and bounced mail does not constitute valid service, while fax transmissions must note page count. If service cannot be effected, notices or orders may be affixed to the outer door or a conspicuous part of premises with a written report in the presence of two witnesses; failing that, notice must be published in at least two newspapers including an English national daily and a regional language paper in the relevant area.
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