Zambia
District Messengers Act, 1960
Chapter 288
- Commenced on 2 December 1960
- [This is the version of this document at 31 December 1996.]
Part I – Preliminary
1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the District Messengers Act.2. Interpretation
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—"District Messenger" means a person employed as a District Messenger or appointed thereafter as a District Messenger;Part II – Appointment and conditions of service of District Messengers
3. Appointment of District Messengers
4. Postings
Every District Messenger shall be liable to serve in any part of Zambia.5. Conditions of service
Every District Messenger shall be a member of the Civil Service and, subject to the provisions of this Act and of any regulations made hereunder, the conditions of service and superannuation privileges of District Messengers shall be in accordance with the Rules.[Cap. 260]Part III – Powers, duties and discipline of District Messengers
6. Powers and duties, etc., of District Messengers
Part IV – Miscellaneous
7. Obstruction, etc., of District Messengers
Any person who assaults, resists or wilfully obstructs or hinders any District Messenger acting in the due execution of his duty, or who assaults, resists or wilfully obstructs or hinders any other person acting in aid of a District Messenger, shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years.[As amended by G.N. No. 339 of 1964]8. Offences
Any person who is not a District Messenger who—9. General penalty
Any person convicted of an offence under the provisions of this Act for which no other penalty is expressly provided shall be liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand five hundred penalty units or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or to both.[As amended by G.N. No. 339 of 1964 and Act No. 13 of 1994]10. Regulations
The Minister may, by statutory instrument, make regulations for the better carrying out of the provisions of this Act and the general governance of District Messengers.[As amended by G.N. No. 339 of 1964 and S.I. No. 66 of 1965]History of this document
02 December 1960
Commences.