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What is the postal code of Srinagar, Jammu, and Kashmir?
What is the postal code of Srinagar, Jammu, and Kashmir?
- 190001 (correct)
- 190002
- 190004
- 190003
Which city is the headquarters of the Karnataka Circle?
Which city is the headquarters of the Karnataka Circle?
- Hubli
- Bangalore (correct)
- Mysore
- Mangalore
What type of postage stamps should not be used?
What type of postage stamps should not be used?
- Prepaid postage stamps
- Fictitious stamps (correct)
- Normal postage stamps
- Postal stamps
What is the purpose of prepayment of postage?
What is the purpose of prepayment of postage?
What is the highest authority in the Army Postal Services?
What is the highest authority in the Army Postal Services?
How are Post Offices classified?
How are Post Offices classified?
What is the purpose of certificate of posting?
What is the purpose of certificate of posting?
What is the postal code of Calcutta, West Bengal?
What is the postal code of Calcutta, West Bengal?
What type of offices are open at night?
What type of offices are open at night?
Which Circle has Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana?
Which Circle has Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana?
How should postage stamps be affixed?
How should postage stamps be affixed?
What is the function of the Senior Superintendents or Superintendents of Post Offices?
What is the function of the Senior Superintendents or Superintendents of Post Offices?
Which city is the headquarters of the Uttar Pradesh Circle?
Which city is the headquarters of the Uttar Pradesh Circle?
Why is it desirable to post early?
Why is it desirable to post early?
What should be done with spoilt or defaced stamps?
What should be done with spoilt or defaced stamps?
What type of articles require special treatment?
What type of articles require special treatment?
Who will set or re-set the machine at the premises of the Ministry Department?
Who will set or re-set the machine at the premises of the Ministry Department?
What will be done with the entries in the register before using the machine?
What will be done with the entries in the register before using the machine?
Who will seal the meter of the machine with their seal?
Who will seal the meter of the machine with their seal?
What will happen if the seals on the Franking Machine are tampered with?
What will happen if the seals on the Franking Machine are tampered with?
Who is responsible for keeping the seals and pliers under proper joint custody after office hours?
Who is responsible for keeping the seals and pliers under proper joint custody after office hours?
What is the maximum amount allowed for Franking?
What is the maximum amount allowed for Franking?
Who is responsible for ensuring the seals on the Franking Machine are not tampered with?
Who is responsible for ensuring the seals on the Franking Machine are not tampered with?
In a Post Office, who will have joint custody of the seals and pliers after office hours?
In a Post Office, who will have joint custody of the seals and pliers after office hours?
What kind of articles should be posted in special letter boxes marked 'For Air Mail Articles'?
What kind of articles should be posted in special letter boxes marked 'For Air Mail Articles'?
What happens if you post an article in a special letter box that is not intended for that type of mail?
What happens if you post an article in a special letter box that is not intended for that type of mail?
Where can you post large official or other letters that cannot be posted in a letter box?
Where can you post large official or other letters that cannot be posted in a letter box?
What is required for articles intended to be registered or insured?
What is required for articles intended to be registered or insured?
How should articles intended to be registered or insured be marked?
How should articles intended to be registered or insured be marked?
What can be done with Air Mail articles bearing high value adhesive postage stamps?
What can be done with Air Mail articles bearing high value adhesive postage stamps?
Why is it desirable to post articles early?
Why is it desirable to post articles early?
What is the consequence of posting articles just at the time the mails are due to be dispatched?
What is the consequence of posting articles just at the time the mails are due to be dispatched?
Who is responsible for paying the necessary air surcharge when a postal article is redirected by air following a request for alteration of address?
Who is responsible for paying the necessary air surcharge when a postal article is redirected by air following a request for alteration of address?
What is the consequence of misdelivery of a postal article contrary to an application made under the clause?
What is the consequence of misdelivery of a postal article contrary to an application made under the clause?
What is the condition for delivery of registered articles?
What is the condition for delivery of registered articles?
Who can make a request for a simple correction of the address of a postal article?
Who can make a request for a simple correction of the address of a postal article?
What is considered to be delivery of a postal article to the addressee?
What is considered to be delivery of a postal article to the addressee?
What happens if the addressee refuses to accept a registered article?
What happens if the addressee refuses to accept a registered article?
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.
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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.
