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Where should receipts from advertisements in the Department of Posts be booked?
Where should receipts from advertisements in the Department of Posts be booked?
- Under the detailed head for sales
- Under 1201-Postal Receipts (correct)
- Under Minor Head 'Other Receipts'
- Under General Ledger Account MH-1201
What type of forms does Rule 167 mention is submitted to the Circle Postal Accounts Office?
What type of forms does Rule 167 mention is submitted to the Circle Postal Accounts Office?
- Schedule in Form A.C.G.-106 (correct)
- Annual financial statements
- Receipts from other departments
- Monthly inventory reports
What should the designated/authorized nodal office do before transferring the net amount to the biller?
What should the designated/authorized nodal office do before transferring the net amount to the biller?
- Verify the identity of the biller.
- Deduct the service charges and GST. (correct)
- Prepare a report detailing the service charges.
- Consult with the collection officer.
Which rule details the custody, supply, and sale of Department of Posts publications?
Which rule details the custody, supply, and sale of Department of Posts publications?
Under which scenario would sale proceeds be credited directly under relevant General Ledger Account?
Under which scenario would sale proceeds be credited directly under relevant General Ledger Account?
Which GL code is assigned for accounting cash and cheque collections in the name of Postmaster?
Which GL code is assigned for accounting cash and cheque collections in the name of Postmaster?
Which service is NOT directly provided under Retail Post?
Which service is NOT directly provided under Retail Post?
What is NOT true regarding the frequency of payment to the biller?
What is NOT true regarding the frequency of payment to the biller?
What should the statement sent along with Form A.C.G.-106 include?
What should the statement sent along with Form A.C.G.-106 include?
What happens if the transaction fee/service charge is not deducted from the bill collection?
What happens if the transaction fee/service charge is not deducted from the bill collection?
Which service is NOT categorized under Retail Post for third-party products?
Which service is NOT categorized under Retail Post for third-party products?
What is the purpose of Retail Post as per Rule 168?
What is the purpose of Retail Post as per Rule 168?
Which GL code is used for crediting ePayment commission?
Which GL code is used for crediting ePayment commission?
What is the minor head under which the amount realized from the sale of publications is credited?
What is the minor head under which the amount realized from the sale of publications is credited?
What type of information is NOT captured during the Aadhaar enrolment process?
What type of information is NOT captured during the Aadhaar enrolment process?
For what purpose is the Post Office network primarily used regarding third-party products?
For what purpose is the Post Office network primarily used regarding third-party products?
What are the available categories of Prasad for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi?
What are the available categories of Prasad for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi?
How can customers book the Prasad from Shree Somnath Trust?
How can customers book the Prasad from Shree Somnath Trust?
What is the minimum amount required to book Prasad from Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board?
What is the minimum amount required to book Prasad from Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board?
Which service is used to deliver the Prasad to devotees?
Which service is used to deliver the Prasad to devotees?
What is required when booking Prasad through eMO at Shree Somnath Trust?
What is required when booking Prasad through eMO at Shree Somnath Trust?
What is the first step in creating a biller user ID?
What is the first step in creating a biller user ID?
Which payment modes are allowed for bill collection?
Which payment modes are allowed for bill collection?
Who is responsible for creating billers at different administrative levels?
Who is responsible for creating billers at different administrative levels?
What is required for a biller to collect part payment?
What is required for a biller to collect part payment?
What does the Counter Postal Assistant do after receiving the payment?
What does the Counter Postal Assistant do after receiving the payment?
How is the receipt for bill payment generated?
How is the receipt for bill payment generated?
What is the next step after the Counter PA prints the receipt?
What is the next step after the Counter PA prints the receipt?
Who configures the commission/transaction fee for bill collection?
Who configures the commission/transaction fee for bill collection?
What is the minimum amount required to receive Sankatmochan Prasad from Hanuman Garhi Temple?
What is the minimum amount required to receive Sankatmochan Prasad from Hanuman Garhi Temple?
How can devotees place an order for Palani Prasadam?
How can devotees place an order for Palani Prasadam?
What is the delivery method for the Prasad ordered from Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple?
What is the delivery method for the Prasad ordered from Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple?
Which one of these statements about ordering Prasad from Hanuman Garhi Temple is correct?
Which one of these statements about ordering Prasad from Hanuman Garhi Temple is correct?
From which website can devotees order Prasad from Mata Chintpurni Trust?
From which website can devotees order Prasad from Mata Chintpurni Trust?
What is the primary mode of communication for booking Prasad from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam?
What is the primary mode of communication for booking Prasad from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam?
What is the maximum amount that can be paid for Mahaveer Prasad from Hanuman Garhi Temple?
What is the maximum amount that can be paid for Mahaveer Prasad from Hanuman Garhi Temple?
Which of the following is true about the charges for Prasad?
Which of the following is true about the charges for Prasad?
What is the minimum total extra expenditure required for charging a bill under special services provided to high officials?
What is the minimum total extra expenditure required for charging a bill under special services provided to high officials?
Which of the following costs is NOT included when calculating extra costs incurred on traveling allowances for high officials?
Which of the following costs is NOT included when calculating extra costs incurred on traveling allowances for high officials?
How are postage fees on postal articles paid when using a franking machine?
How are postage fees on postal articles paid when using a franking machine?
What is the primary method of payment for issues or resetting of a franking machine?
What is the primary method of payment for issues or resetting of a franking machine?
Who is responsible for preparing the bill when total extra expenditure exceeds Rs. 50?
Who is responsible for preparing the bill when total extra expenditure exceeds Rs. 50?
Which statement accurately describes how the value of articles franked by a franking machine is accounted for?
Which statement accurately describes how the value of articles franked by a franking machine is accounted for?
What should be excluded from the calculation of extra costs incurred by the Department during trips made with a Governor?
What should be excluded from the calculation of extra costs incurred by the Department during trips made with a Governor?
Which chapter in the Postal Accounts Manual provides detailed reference about the remotely managed franking machine?
Which chapter in the Postal Accounts Manual provides detailed reference about the remotely managed franking machine?
What is the highest price category available for Prasad from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi?
What is the highest price category available for Prasad from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi?
Which of the following methods is NOT mentioned for booking Prasad from Shree Somnath Trust?
Which of the following methods is NOT mentioned for booking Prasad from Shree Somnath Trust?
What must be done with the recoveries made from advertisements in departmental publications?
What must be done with the recoveries made from advertisements in departmental publications?
What additional fee is included in the categories of Prasad from Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board?
What additional fee is included in the categories of Prasad from Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board?
What is NOT included in the particulars that must be maintained in the register for advertisements?
What is NOT included in the particulars that must be maintained in the register for advertisements?
Which statement accurately reflects the booking procedures for Prasad across the three mentioned temples?
Which statement accurately reflects the booking procedures for Prasad across the three mentioned temples?
Which item must be indicated in case of payment by cheque for advertisement recoveries?
Which item must be indicated in case of payment by cheque for advertisement recoveries?
What is the eMO commission fee associated with booking Prasad from Shree Somnath Trust?
What is the eMO commission fee associated with booking Prasad from Shree Somnath Trust?
Which of the following is a responsibility of officers accepting advertisements?
Which of the following is a responsibility of officers accepting advertisements?
What should an officer do if a credit is afforded in the accounts of a non-authorized officer?
What should an officer do if a credit is afforded in the accounts of a non-authorized officer?
What is required from the officer verifying the credit, apart from the amount itself?
What is required from the officer verifying the credit, apart from the amount itself?
What does the register for advertisements specifically NOT have to include?
What does the register for advertisements specifically NOT have to include?
Which statement about the ACG-67 form is true?
Which statement about the ACG-67 form is true?
What is the required payment to obtain Sankatmochan Prasad from Hanuman Garhi Temple?
What is the required payment to obtain Sankatmochan Prasad from Hanuman Garhi Temple?
Which of the following is correct about booking Palani Prasadam?
Which of the following is correct about booking Palani Prasadam?
What is the cost for every Aadhaar Updation?
What is the cost for every Aadhaar Updation?
How can devotees place an order for Prasad from Mata Chintpurni Trust?
How can devotees place an order for Prasad from Mata Chintpurni Trust?
Which religious offering is available for booking at the Departmental Post Office for Rs. 450/-?
Which religious offering is available for booking at the Departmental Post Office for Rs. 450/-?
What is the method of payment when booking Prasad from Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple?
What is the method of payment when booking Prasad from Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple?
What type of service is provided through Post Office Passport Seva Kendras?
What type of service is provided through Post Office Passport Seva Kendras?
What is the role of Speed Post in the delivery of Prasad?
What is the role of Speed Post in the delivery of Prasad?
What is the delivery mechanism for the 'Swamy Prasadam' to the devotee?
What is the delivery mechanism for the 'Swamy Prasadam' to the devotee?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the charges for Prasad from Hanuman Garhi Temple?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the charges for Prasad from Hanuman Garhi Temple?
What are the three price categories available for the Prasad of Mata Shri Chintpurni Devi Ji?
What are the three price categories available for the Prasad of Mata Shri Chintpurni Devi Ji?
What information is mandatory when sending an eMO for Prasad from Hanuman Garhi Temple?
What information is mandatory when sending an eMO for Prasad from Hanuman Garhi Temple?
How much can a devotee book in a single receipt for Sabarimala Swamy Prasadam?
How much can a devotee book in a single receipt for Sabarimala Swamy Prasadam?
Which website is used to book Palani Prasadam online?
Which website is used to book Palani Prasadam online?
What is the role of selected Post Offices concerning Gangajal bottles?
What is the role of selected Post Offices concerning Gangajal bottles?
What aspect of Post Office services is enhanced by the collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs?
What aspect of Post Office services is enhanced by the collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs?
Study Notes
Department of Posts Receipts
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Receipts from advertisements in the Department of Posts are recorded under 1201-Postal receipts.
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Sale proceeds from publications, books of blank forms are credited under "Sale of Publications, blank forms, etc." under Minor Head 'Other Receipts' of the relative Head 1201-Postal Receipts.
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The Post Offices submit a schedule in Form A.C.G.-106* to the Circle Postal Accounts Office with their monthly accounts. This schedule details forms or publications sold and the amount credited.
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It also includes a statement showing opening balance, copies received, copies sold, and closing balance for each publication or form.
Retail Post
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Retail Post allows third party products and services to be made available in select Post Offices across the country.
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Services offered include collection of bills (electricity, phone, water, taxes, school/exam fees), sale of application forms, sale of railway tickets, sale of Rakhi envelopes, and address verification.
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The application software allows for bill acceptance from multiple service providers, with options for payment via cash, cheque, demand draft, or through India Post Payments Bank (IPPB).
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A unique biller ID is created for each service provider by the National/Circle/Regional/Divisional Administrator.
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Bill collections are accounted for under the Postal Net Deposit GL code.
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Payment to billers is made by account payee crossed cheque after deducting service charges and GST. The frequency of payment depends on the agreement with the biller.
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The total amount of collections is accounted for under the GL Code- 1800040200.
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Commission/service charges deducted are accounted for under the GL Code based on the biller category.
Services Offered by Retail Post
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Aadhaar Enrolment is done free of cost at Post Offices.
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Aadhaar Updation includes both demographic and biometric updates.
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Temples & Prasad:
- Shri KashiVishwanath Temple, Varanasi: Prasad can be ordered through the official website or purchased directly at the Varanasi City SO.
- HanumanGarhi Temple, Ayodhya: Prasad is available in two categories, with orders placed through eMO sent to the Sub Postmaster, Ayodhya.
- PalaniDhandayuthapaniSwamyPrasadam, Tamilnadu: Bookings can be made at any Post Office or online with online payment through the Palani Devasthanam website.
- Tirumala TirupatiDevasthanam, Tirumala: Orders are placed through the TTD website or offline, with delivery through Speed Post.
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Katra: Prasad is offered in three categories, with orders placed through the official website.
- Shree SomnathAdi Jyotirlinga Temple: Bookings can be made through eMO or the official website.
- Amarnath ji Shrine Board: Prasad is available in two categories, with orders placed through the official website.
Revenue and Miscellaneous Receipts
- The Director-General and supervising officers are responsible for ensuring postal articles are taxed with the prescribed fees.
- The collection and accounting of departmental dues are detailed in the respective volumes of the Handbook.
- When the Department provides special postal facilities for high officials, the Department recovers the actual extra expenditure incurred.
- The extra expenditure must exceed Rs. 50 in each Postal Circle for charges to be levied.
- In calculating the extra cost, the cost of travel performed on free passes should not be included.
- When a departmental employee travels with a Governor, the extra cost incurred by the Department is the additional fraction of a fare ordinarily admissible in supplement of the full fare.
- Postage on postal articles can be paid using franking machine impressions.
- Franking machines are issued in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in Rule 11 of Post Office Guide Part-I.
- Payments for the issuance or resetting of a machine can be made by check, Demand Draft (DD), or digital payment.
- The value of franked articles is identified and credited in full under the relevant Head of Account.
- Receipts from advertisements in Departmental publications are collected by officers and credited directly to Government Accounts.
- Officers authorized to accept advertisements are responsible for the correct realization of the charges.
- Recoveries made should be credited to Government and receipts (in e-Form A.C.G.-67) granted to the payee after verification.
- A register is maintained showing the full particulars of advertisements, including advertiser name, canvasser name, nature of advertisement, space details, page number, and date of credit.
- A separate Chapter (CHAPTER XXII) - ‘REMOTELY MANAGED FRNAKING MACHINE' is available in Postal Accounts Manual-Volume-I, 2nd Edition for further information.
Aadhhar Updations
- Aadhaar Updations are chargeable at a rate of Rs. 50/- (including 18% GST) per update.
Gangajal
- Through selected Post Offices, India Post makes Gangajal bottles available.
- It is available on the online portals like e-Commerce Portal and e-Post Office Portal.
Post Office Passport Seva Kendras
- The Department of Posts (DoP) and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) collaborate to provide passport services through Post Office Passport Seva Kendras.
- This expands access to passport services, benefiting citizens who can access services closer to their location.
Holy Blessings
- India Post offers services for the delivery of Prasad and other holy offerings from various religious shrines.
- Sabarimala Swamy Prasadam, Kerala:
- Orders can be placed at any Departmental Post Office for Rs. 450/- per packet (subject to revision).
- A maximum of 10 packets can be ordered per receipt.
- Prasad is delivered through Speed Post.
- The National Biller id for booking is 70020, with the Biller name being Sabarimala Prasadam.
- Mata ShriChintpurni Devi Ji, Himachal Pradesh:
- Prasad of Mata ShriChintpurni Devi Ji is available in three categories: Rs. 201/-, Rs. 601/- and Rs. 1101/- including Speed Post delivery charges.
- Orders can be placed through the official website of Mata Chintpurni Trust: www.matashrichintpurni.com/online-prasad
- Shri KashiVishwanath Temple, Varanasi:
- Prasad can be ordered by sending an eMO of Rs. 251/- to Sr.Supdt.Of Post Offices, Varanasi East Division, Varanasi-221001.
- Alternatively, Prasad can be purchased directly from the counter of Varanasi City SO at Rs. 201/- per packet.
- Delivery is done through Speed Post.
- HanumanGarhi Temple, Ayodhya:
- Prasad is available in two categories: Rs. 251/- and Rs. 551/-.
- Orders can be placed by sending an eMO (Rs. 251/- for Sankantmochan Prasad or Rs. 551/- for Mahaveer Prasad) to Sub Postmaster, Ayodhya-224123.
- Delivery is through Speed Post.
- PalaniDhandayuthapaniSwamyPrasadam, Tamil Nadu:
- Orders can be placed at any Departmental Post Office for Rs. 250/- per packet.
- Orders can also be placed online through the Palani Devasthanam website www.tnhrce.gov.in for Rs. 250/- per packet.
- Delivery is through Speed Post.
- The National Biller id for booking is 70063, Biller name: PALANI PRASADAM.
- Tirumala TirupatiDevasthanam, Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh:
- Orders can be placed through the TTD website http://www.tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in or offline mode.
- Delivery is through Speed Post.
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Katra:
- Prasad is available in three categories: Rs. 501/-, Rs. 1100/- and Rs. 2100/- (inclusive of Insurance and Speed Post charges).
- Orders can be placed through the official website of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board www.matavaishnodevi.org..
- Shree SomnathAdi Jyotirlinga Temple Prasad:
- Orders can be placed through an eMO of Rs. 251/- + commission sent to the Manager, Shree Somnath Trust (Prabhas Patan -362268, Dist- GirSomnath) with a remark "Booking of Prasad".
- Orders can also be placed on the Shree Somnath Trust website: www.somnath.org.
- Amarnath ji Shrine Board:
- Prasad is available in two categories: Rs. 1100/- & Rs. 2100/- (inclusive of Speed Post delivery charges).
- Orders can be placed through the official website of Shri Amarnath ji Shrine Board www.shriamarnathjishrine.com.
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This quiz covers key aspects of postal receipts and the Retail Post services offered by the Department of Posts. Topics include the documentation and types of receipts recorded, as well as the range of third-party services available at select post offices. Test your knowledge of these essential postal functions.
