Posting Large Official Letters and Packets

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How should articles be presented for acceptance?

In a single bundle with all values of frank

In separate bundles of fixed numbers for each value of frank (correct)

With no bundles, and each article individually presented

In bundles with no specific numbering or organization

What is the procedure for posting large official letters that cannot fit in letter-boxes?

Send them through courier services

Drop them in the letter-boxes anyway

Use a special mailbox for large letters

Receive them by hand at the window of the van or post office (correct)

What should be done to articles intended to be registered or insured?

They should be posted in bulk

They should be sent through air mail

They should be presented at the post office at least half an hour before the closing of the mail (correct)

They should be defaced with high value adhesive postage stamps

What should be included on the dispatch slip?

The details of each article, including frank value Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of testing the bundles?

To ensure the correct postage has been applied Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of marking articles as 'Registered' or 'insured for Rs ___'?

To clearly indicate the type of special treatment required Signup and view all the answers

What should be included on each article?

The sender's name and address on the left side bottom corner Signup and view all the answers

What should the office do after accepting the posting?

Return the Franking Machine Register to the licencee or his agent Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of posting articles early?

To avoid heavy congestion in Post Offices and R.M.S. Signup and view all the answers

What can be done with air mail articles bearing high value adhesive postage stamps?

They should be presented at the counters of Post Offices or Mail Offices for the stamps to be defaced Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the licensed die impression?

It allows acceptance of articles with a preceding date's frank Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of posting articles just at the time the mails are due to be dispatched?

Heavy congestion in Post Offices and R.M.S. Signup and view all the answers

How should postage stamps be affixed to postal articles?

In the designated space for postage stamps Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding the sender's address to a postal article?

To ensure the article is delivered to the correct recipient Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended practice for packing postal articles?

Use appropriate packing material to protect the contents Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with postal articles that require special treatment?

They should be posted in special letter boxes Signup and view all the answers

Why is it desirable to post postal articles early?

To avoid delays in delivery Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with non-postal stamps, charity stamps, and other similar items?

They should not be used as postage stamps Signup and view all the answers