(1)
The concerned postmaster 29 shall have authority to withheld any
newspaper, magazine, book or other document, at the time of its dispatch, if
there is any doubt that that is prohibited pursuant to Section 16.
(2) The concerned postmaster 30 shall handover the article withheld
pursuant to Sub-section (1) to the officer designated by the Government of
Nepal and shall also inform the addressee about such withholding.
(3) While examining the withheld articles, the official authorized by
the Government of Nepal 31 finds that the newspapers, magazines, books or
other documents are prohibited ones, he/she may issue an order if finds it
appropriate; and if such official finds otherwise or it does not require to
forfeit the postal article pursuant to the prevailing Nepal law, he/she may
release such withholding.
Provided that,
(a) A person concerned with the withheld postal article
may submit an application to the official so authorized
by the Government of Nepal 32 requesting the release of
with-holding; and such official may issue an
appropriate order in consideration of the application.
(b) If the application for the release of withholding is
rejected, the applicant may file an appeal before the
Court of Appeal, 33 within Two months after the receipt
of the notice of such rejection; and in the application
submitted to the Court of Appeal, 34 it should have been
mentioned that the withheld newspaper, magazine,
books or other documents does not contain prohibited
matter pursuant to Section 10.