38 Questions
What is the postal code of Srinagar, Jammu, and Kashmir?
190001
Which city is the headquarters of the Karnataka Circle?
Bangalore
What type of postage stamps should not be used?
Fictitious stamps
What is the purpose of prepayment of postage?
To facilitate payment of postage
What is the highest authority in the Army Postal Services?
Director, Army Postal Services
How are Post Offices classified?
Into three classes
What is the purpose of certificate of posting?
To provide proof of posting
What is the postal code of Calcutta, West Bengal?
700001
What type of offices are open at night?
Night post offices
Which Circle has Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana?
North Western Circle
How should postage stamps be affixed?
In the correct manner
What is the function of the Senior Superintendents or Superintendents of Post Offices?
They control the working of all Post Offices under their jurisdiction
Which city is the headquarters of the Uttar Pradesh Circle?
Lucknow
Why is it desirable to post early?
To avoid delay
What should be done with spoilt or defaced stamps?
Destroy them
What type of articles require special treatment?
Articles requiring special treatment
Who will set or re-set the machine at the premises of the Ministry Department?
Public Relations Inspector (Postal)
What will be done with the entries in the register before using the machine?
They will be re-checked with the F.M.Ledger
Who will seal the meter of the machine with their seal?
The Public Relations Inspector (Postal)
What will happen if the seals on the Franking Machine are tampered with?
The instance will be reported to the Postmaster of the main office
Who is responsible for keeping the seals and pliers under proper joint custody after office hours?
The incharge of the office of the custodian of the seals & pliers
What is the maximum amount allowed for Franking?
Any amount
Who is responsible for ensuring the seals on the Franking Machine are not tampered with?
The licencee
In a Post Office, who will have joint custody of the seals and pliers after office hours?
The PM/DPM/SPM and the treasurer/Joint Custodian of Cash
What kind of articles should be posted in special letter boxes marked 'For Air Mail Articles'?
Air Mail Articles and QMS articles
What happens if you post an article in a special letter box that is not intended for that type of mail?
It will be liable to detention
Where can you post large official or other letters that cannot be posted in a letter box?
At the window of the van or post office
What is required for articles intended to be registered or insured?
They must be presented at the post office at least half an hour before the closing of the mail
How should articles intended to be registered or insured be marked?
At the top of the address side
What can be done with Air Mail articles bearing high value adhesive postage stamps?
They can be presented at the counters of Post Offices or Mail Offices to be defaced
Why is it desirable to post articles early?
To avoid congestion in post offices
What is the consequence of posting articles just at the time the mails are due to be dispatched?
There will be a likelihood of detention and delay
Who is responsible for paying the necessary air surcharge when a postal article is redirected by air following a request for alteration of address?
The addressee
What is the consequence of misdelivery of a postal article contrary to an application made under the clause?
The Central Government is not liable for the loss
What is the condition for delivery of registered articles?
The addressee signs a receipt for it
Who can make a request for a simple correction of the address of a postal article?
The sender
What is considered to be delivery of a postal article to the addressee?
Delivery to the addressee's servant or agent
What happens if the addressee refuses to accept a registered article?
The article is returned to the sender
Study Notes
Inland Post
- The Department of Posts has rules and regulations for posting and delivery of mail.
Organisation
- The postal system is divided into Circles, each with a Senior Superintendent or Superintendent of Post Offices who controls the working of Post Offices under their jurisdiction.
- Each Circle has Postal Divisions under the charge of Senior Superintendents or Superintendents of Post Offices.
- R.M.S. Offices and Sections are controlled by Senior Superintendents or Superintendents RMS in each Circle.
Types of Offices
- Post Offices are divided into three classes: Head Post Offices, etc.
Payment of Postage
- Prepayment of postage is desirable to avoid delay.
- Postage stamps and stationery can be used for payment.
- Franking machines can be used, but need to be set and sealed by an authorized officer.
General Rules as to Posting
- Packing and sealing of articles should be done properly.
- Posting of coins, etc., should be done in special letter boxes.
- Posting in special letter boxes is only for letters and postcards.
- Large official or other letters can be received by hand at the window of the van or post office.
Certificate of Posting
- Certificates of posting can be obtained for registered or insured articles.
- The machine will be set/re-set by an officer of the Department not below the rank of Public Relations Inspector (Postal) at the premises of the Ministry Department.
Method of Address
- Particulars to be furnished on the article, including sender's address.
- Addition of sender's address is necessary for proper delivery.
- Intimation of address to correspondents abroad is required.
Delivery
- Delivery of a postal article is deemed to be delivered to the addressee when it is delivered to the house or office of the addressee or to the addressee or his servant or agent.
- Registered articles will not be delivered to the addressee unless and until they or their agent authorized in writing has signed a receipt for it.
- Refusal of registered articles presented for delivery is allowed if the addressee or their agent does not sign the receipt.
Learn about the rules and procedures for redirecting postal articles, including requests for withdrawal and alteration of address. Understand who bears the cost of air surcharge and the liability of the Central Government in case of misdelivery.
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