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What new sections were added to the Post Office Guide in this volume?
What new sections were added to the Post Office Guide in this volume?
What is the primary source for the clauses in this Post Office Guide?
What is the primary source for the clauses in this Post Office Guide?
How many parts will the Post Office Guide be divided into?
How many parts will the Post Office Guide be divided into?
What is required for the public to obtain the latest postal rates?
What is required for the public to obtain the latest postal rates?
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Which clause relating to business was deleted in the Post Office Guide?
Which clause relating to business was deleted in the Post Office Guide?
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Who can suggestions for additions and alterations to the Guide be addressed to?
Who can suggestions for additions and alterations to the Guide be addressed to?
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What is the significance of the amendments mentioned in the Post Office Guide?
What is the significance of the amendments mentioned in the Post Office Guide?
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What should be recorded in the Franking Machine Record Book when a machine is found defective?
What should be recorded in the Franking Machine Record Book when a machine is found defective?
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Who must attest the entries concerning a defective machine after repairs?
Who must attest the entries concerning a defective machine after repairs?
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For how long must the register of repairs be preserved after the repairs are carried out?
For how long must the register of repairs be preserved after the repairs are carried out?
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What is the deduction applied to refunds for impressions made in error?
What is the deduction applied to refunds for impressions made in error?
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What must a licensee do to request an advertisement device beside the stamp impression?
What must a licensee do to request an advertisement device beside the stamp impression?
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What happens in the event of a breach of the prescribed conditions by the licensee?
What happens in the event of a breach of the prescribed conditions by the licensee?
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What documents must be open to check by authorized officials following repairs?
What documents must be open to check by authorized officials following repairs?
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What must be surrendered to receive a refund for an erroneous impression?
What must be surrendered to receive a refund for an erroneous impression?
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Which headquarters is associated with the North Eastern Postal Circle?
Which headquarters is associated with the North Eastern Postal Circle?
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What is the jurisdiction of the Gujarat Postal Circle?
What is the jurisdiction of the Gujarat Postal Circle?
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Which Postal Circle has its headquarters in Bhopal?
Which Postal Circle has its headquarters in Bhopal?
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Which two states are covered by the Jammu & Kashmir Postal Circle?
Which two states are covered by the Jammu & Kashmir Postal Circle?
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What is the postal code for the Tamil Nadu Postal Circle headquarters?
What is the postal code for the Tamil Nadu Postal Circle headquarters?
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Who oversees the Postal Divisions within a Postal Circle?
Who oversees the Postal Divisions within a Postal Circle?
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Which Circle includes the states of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana?
Which Circle includes the states of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana?
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What postal code belongs to the Maharashtra Postal Circle headquarters?
What postal code belongs to the Maharashtra Postal Circle headquarters?
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What is the definition of philately?
What is the definition of philately?
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Who has administrative control over the Postal Department?
Who has administrative control over the Postal Department?
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Which of the following is NOT true regarding telegraphic money orders?
Which of the following is NOT true regarding telegraphic money orders?
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What procedure should be followed if a payee cannot be found?
What procedure should be followed if a payee cannot be found?
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What is the responsibility of the Post Office regarding altered or incomplete postal orders?
What is the responsibility of the Post Office regarding altered or incomplete postal orders?
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Until when are Indian Postal Orders payable?
Until when are Indian Postal Orders payable?
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Which document is essential for obtaining a telegraphic money order?
Which document is essential for obtaining a telegraphic money order?
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For what purpose is a Deposit Account system employed in postal services?
For what purpose is a Deposit Account system employed in postal services?
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What must occur at the post office before a machine is sent for repairs by the authorized suppliers?
What must occur at the post office before a machine is sent for repairs by the authorized suppliers?
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What is required when making stamp impressions on cut-out labels for pre-payment of postage?
What is required when making stamp impressions on cut-out labels for pre-payment of postage?
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Where is the cut-out label supposed to be affixed on the postal article?
Where is the cut-out label supposed to be affixed on the postal article?
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What should be notified in case of a change of location of the machine?
What should be notified in case of a change of location of the machine?
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Which statement is true regarding the servicing of machines at separate centers?
Which statement is true regarding the servicing of machines at separate centers?
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How many frank impressions are allowed on a cut-out label affixed to a postal article?
How many frank impressions are allowed on a cut-out label affixed to a postal article?
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What information should appear only once on a cut-out label?
What information should appear only once on a cut-out label?
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Under what condition can a sender withdraw their postal article from the post?
Under what condition can a sender withdraw their postal article from the post?
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Who must authorize the recall or address alteration of a postal article?
Who must authorize the recall or address alteration of a postal article?
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What type of maintenance is conducted at the premises of the post office?
What type of maintenance is conducted at the premises of the post office?
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What must accompany an application for recall or address alteration?
What must accompany an application for recall or address alteration?
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What happens to the fee paid for an application for recall or address alteration?
What happens to the fee paid for an application for recall or address alteration?
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What information must be included when applying for the recall of an article addressed to a foreign country?
What information must be included when applying for the recall of an article addressed to a foreign country?
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For an application regarding multiple postal articles posted at the same time, how is the fee calculated?
For an application regarding multiple postal articles posted at the same time, how is the fee calculated?
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What is required when applying for the recall of an insured or registered article?
What is required when applying for the recall of an insured or registered article?
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Which of the following must NOT occur for a postal article to be recalled?
Which of the following must NOT occur for a postal article to be recalled?
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Flashcards
Payee's Acknowledgement
Payee's Acknowledgement
Confirmation from the payee upon receiving payment
Illiterate Payees
Illiterate Payees
Payees who cannot read or write, needing special assistance
Stoppage of Payment
Stoppage of Payment
A request to halt a payment that has been initiated
Telegraphic Money Orders
Telegraphic Money Orders
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Indian Postal Orders
Indian Postal Orders
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Period During Which Orders Are Payable
Period During Which Orders Are Payable
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Postal Life Insurance
Postal Life Insurance
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Eligibility for Admission to Insurance
Eligibility for Admission to Insurance
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Postal Circles
Postal Circles
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Head Quarters
Head Quarters
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Andhra Pradesh Circle
Andhra Pradesh Circle
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North Eastern Circle
North Eastern Circle
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J&K Circle
J&K Circle
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RMS Offices
RMS Offices
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Senior Superintendents
Senior Superintendents
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Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction
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Post Office Guide
Post Office Guide
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Part I of the Guide
Part I of the Guide
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Postal Services Structure
Postal Services Structure
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Business Hours
Business Hours
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Post Office Holidays
Post Office Holidays
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Amendments
Amendments
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Philately
Philately
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Daily Docket Register
Daily Docket Register
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Cut-out Labels
Cut-out Labels
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Service Authorization
Service Authorization
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Location Change Notification
Location Change Notification
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Frank Impression Placement
Frank Impression Placement
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Impression Overlap Rule
Impression Overlap Rule
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Sender's Information
Sender's Information
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Single Frank Impression
Single Frank Impression
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Defective Machine Procedure
Defective Machine Procedure
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Franking Machine Record Book
Franking Machine Record Book
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Meter Readings
Meter Readings
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Authorized Official Check
Authorized Official Check
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Refund Eligibility
Refund Eligibility
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Advertisement Device Rules
Advertisement Device Rules
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Breaching Conditions
Breaching Conditions
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Register for Repairs
Register for Repairs
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Withdrawal of Postal Article
Withdrawal of Postal Article
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Conditions for Withdrawal
Conditions for Withdrawal
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Authorized Individuals
Authorized Individuals
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Application for Recall
Application for Recall
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Specific Country Notifications
Specific Country Notifications
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Application Fee
Application Fee
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Insured or Registered Articles
Insured or Registered Articles
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Reasons for Redelivery
Reasons for Redelivery
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Study Notes
Post Office Guide Part I
- This guide details rules and regulations for inland postal services.
- The guide was corrected up to July 1, 1985.
- It has been issued by the Director-General of Posts.
Preface
- Part I of the Post Office Guide contains information about all business conducted in a Post Office.
- Sections on Philately and Postal Life Insurance are included in this volume.
- The guide is divided into four parts: Inland Post, Foreign Post, List of Post Offices (in two volumes), Post Office Savings Bank and Post Office Savings Scheme.
- Postal rates are detailed in a separate pamphlet.
- The clauses of the guide are based on the Indian Post Office Act and Rules framed by the Government.
- Amendments will be issued periodically.
- Suggestions for additions or alterations should be directed to the Postal Technical Section.
- The guide is produced by the Department of Posts, the Chairman of the Postal Board, and the Director General of Posts.
Section I - General Organisation
- This section details the organization and structure responsible for inland postal operations.
- It lists the types of post offices, encompassing control, types of offices (including Night Post Offices and Mobile Post Offices), and business hours.
Section II - Letter and Parcel Post - Introductory
- This section provides an introduction to the rules and regulations for inland letter and parcel post services.
- It gives details about the different classes of mail (first class and second class).
Section III - Official Postal Articles
- This section lists official postal articles, including unpaid and insufficiently paid articles, and those entitled to use service stamps.
Section IV - Prohibited Articles
- This section lists articles prohibited for transmission through the inland post. It encompasses general prohibitions, such as items relating to indecent or obscene material, explosives, and sharp instruments.
- It has specific prohibitions relevant to certain locations, e.g., articles involving illegal drugs or potentially hazardous contents.
Section V - Money Orders
- This section focuses on money order procedures, including money order offices, limit of value, obtaining a money order, payee's duties, alteration of particulars, and the disposition of undelivered orders.
- It also contains instructions about telegraphic money orders and their handling.
Section VI - Philately
- This section details philatelic-related procedures, including the definition of philately, obtaining postage stamps, the exchange of stamps, and the handling of stamps and other philatelic materials.
Section VII - Postal Life Insurance
- This section covers details on Postal Life Insurance (PLI)
- This section describes eligibility, types of policies, and the process for purchasing or obtaining details of Postal Life Insurance policies.
Table of Concordance
- This table provides a mapping between old and new clauses of the Post Office Guide.
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Test your knowledge on the Post Office Guide, including its rules, sections, and amendments. This quiz will cover essential details such as the requirements for obtaining postal rates and managing franking machines. Sharpen your understanding of how the Post Office Guide operates and its significance in postal regulations.