Post Office Amendment Act 80 of 1982

The Post Office Amendment Act 80 of 1982 intends:

• to amend the provisions of the Post Office Act, 1958, so as
  • to make other provision relating to the Ministers who may direct that certain postal articles or certain communications by telecommunications line be intercepted in the interests of the security of the Republic;
  • to limit the period for which it may be directed that such an interception be made; and to prescribe minimum requirements in respect of the officers in the service of the Department of Posts and Telecommunications or the other persons in the service of the State who may be authorized or designated for certain purposes; and
• to provide for matters connected therewith.

Commencement

9 June 1982