Multiple choice

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The occupier of a premise owes a duty of care to all his invitees and visitors. Sakalchand who was owning a big house, with a compound wall, constructed an underground tank to store water. This was covered by gunny bags since the work was not complete. The post-man who came inside to deliver a registered letter fell into this tank and got hurt. It may be noted that there was a box outside the compound wall, wherein all the mails could have been deposited. The post man filed a suit against Sakalchand claiming compensation.

  1. Sakalchand is not liable, because he did not invite the postman to his house.

  2. Sakalchand is not liable, because it was for the postman to take care of himself.

  3. Sakalchand is liable, because the postman came into the premises in the course of his duty.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

 The occupier of a premise owes a duty of care to all his invitees and visitors.  The post man may not be an invitee but is a legitimate visitor.

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