Anything may be sent in a parcel excepting articles the transmission of which is prohibited A parcel may contain a single written communication of the nature of a letter or having the character of a personal communication, addressed to the addressee of the parcel.
Save as provided in sub-clause (1) no written communication must be enclosed with parcel.
Save as provided in sub-clause (1) no written communication must be enclosed with parcel.
If a parcel is suspected to contain any written communication other than the permitted by sub-clause (1), it will be forwarded to its destination marked " For open delivery". If on being opened in the office of delivery in the presence of the addressee or his authorized agent, it is found to contain any written communication other than the one permitted by sub-clause (1), each such written communication shall be charged, on delivery with double the letter postage.
Any postage paid on the parcel shall not be taken into account in assessing this charge. If the addressee fails to attend as required or refuse to pay the charge in full the parcel shall be returned to the sender from whom the charge will not be recovered.
Any postage paid on the parcel shall not be taken into account in assessing this charge. If the addressee fails to attend as required or refuse to pay the charge in full the parcel shall be returned to the sender from whom the charge will not be recovered.
The weight of an un-registered parcel should not exceed 4 kilograms (4000 grams), the weight of a registered parcel should not exceed
:-
(a) 10 kilograms if posted at or addressed to, a branch post office, and
(b) 20 kilograms in other cases.
The length of a parcel should not exceed 1 metre and the length and girth combined should not exceed 1.80 metres.
No parcel shall be such that, by reason of its shape, manner of packing or any other feature, it cannot be carried by post without serious inconvenience or risk.
(a) 10 kilograms if posted at or addressed to, a branch post office, and
(b) 20 kilograms in other cases.
The length of a parcel should not exceed 1 metre and the length and girth combined should not exceed 1.80 metres.
No parcel shall be such that, by reason of its shape, manner of packing or any other feature, it cannot be carried by post without serious inconvenience or risk.
Parcel
Contents
Weight and Size
Packing :-
A parcel be packed and enclosed in a reasonably strong case wrapper, or cover fastened in a manner calculated to preserve the contents from loss or damage in the post, to prevent any tempering therewith, and to protect other postal articles from being damaged in any way
thereby. If a parcel contains cloth or woolen material it must be packed in a strong wrapper with an outer covering of stout card-board or cloth. Parcels containing articles or great value like container or a wooden or a stout cardboard case according to the nature of the article.
Liquid and substances which liquefy easily must be dispatched in a double receptacle. Between the first receptacle (bottle, talks, box etc) and the second (which must be a box of metal or strong wood) some space must be left to be filled with saw-dust, bran or some other absorbing material in sufficient quantity to absorb all the liquid contents in the event of breakage.
Liquid and substances which liquefy easily must be dispatched in a double receptacle. Between the first receptacle (bottle, talks, box etc) and the second (which must be a box of metal or strong wood) some space must be left to be filled with saw-dust, bran or some other absorbing material in sufficient quantity to absorb all the liquid contents in the event of breakage.
Strong Smelling Articles :-
Strong smelling articles (e.g. asafietida) must be enclosed in a hermetically sealed case of tin or other metal.
Celluloid inflammable films raw or manufactured celluloid shall be packed in a double receptacle, such articles shall first be closed, in the case of celluloid or articles made wholly or partly of celluloid, in a box of tin, cardboard or wood, the vacant space being completely filled to prevent any movement of the contents.
This box shall then be wrapped completely all round with padding material in sufficient quantity and placed inside a wooden box, made of planks not less than 10 mm (3/8 of an inch) thickness, the sides of which shall be dovertailed, the base and the lid being solidly screwed to the sides, any intervening space being completely filled with additional packing material so as to hold the inner receptacle tightly in position and to prevent any rattle. A white label bearing in heavy black characters must be the affixed to the address side of the parcel.
In the case of non-inflammable or "Safety" cinematograph films, a white label bearing the words "Safety films - non- inflammable" in plain black letters must be affixed to the outside of each parcel. The provision relating to packing of inflammable films etc prescribed in sub-clause (1) above will not apply to the packing of non-inflammable films.
Celluloid inflammable films raw or manufactured celluloid shall be packed in a double receptacle, such articles shall first be closed, in the case of celluloid or articles made wholly or partly of celluloid, in a box of tin, cardboard or wood, the vacant space being completely filled to prevent any movement of the contents.
This box shall then be wrapped completely all round with padding material in sufficient quantity and placed inside a wooden box, made of planks not less than 10 mm (3/8 of an inch) thickness, the sides of which shall be dovertailed, the base and the lid being solidly screwed to the sides, any intervening space being completely filled with additional packing material so as to hold the inner receptacle tightly in position and to prevent any rattle. A white label bearing in heavy black characters must be the affixed to the address side of the parcel.
In the case of non-inflammable or "Safety" cinematograph films, a white label bearing the words "Safety films - non- inflammable" in plain black letters must be affixed to the outside of each parcel. The provision relating to packing of inflammable films etc prescribed in sub-clause (1) above will not apply to the packing of non-inflammable films.
Perfumes :-
Perfumes though a spititous preparation having in some cases a flash point of 35.6 C (96 F) or below and a greater strength than 60 U.P. may be transmitted by the Inland Post subject to the following conditions:-
The perfume must be filled in a glass bottle which should be plugged and capsuled. The glass bottle should then be packed in a cardboard box with cushion inside.
The cardboard box must be wrapped with strong paper placed in an outer wooden box with corrugated paper and shavings.
The outsider of the wooden box should also be labeled in red letters "Perfumes-keep away from fire".
The cardboard box must be wrapped with strong paper placed in an outer wooden box with corrugated paper and shavings.
The outsider of the wooden box should also be labeled in red letters "Perfumes-keep away from fire".
Manner of Prepaying Postage :-
The postage on a parcel, and also the registration fee if the parcel is to be registered must be prepaid fully. Postage stamps must be affixed to , or impressions of stamping machine taken in the cover of the parcel or and official label which can be obtained free at the post office.
In cases where postage stamps are used the sender or his messenger must affix the stamps himself postal official being strictly forbidden to affix them. Should an official label be used it must be pasted to the parcel, and if the sender does not do this himself he is recommended to see it done in his presence before he leaves the post office.
NOTE:- If wax- cloth is used as an outer covering for protection and sufficient strong paper has not been securely fastened outside the wax-cloth (See clause 15), it is advisable that the postage stamps should always be affixed to an official label.
In cases where postage stamps are used the sender or his messenger must affix the stamps himself postal official being strictly forbidden to affix them. Should an official label be used it must be pasted to the parcel, and if the sender does not do this himself he is recommended to see it done in his presence before he leaves the post office.
NOTE:- If wax- cloth is used as an outer covering for protection and sufficient strong paper has not been securely fastened outside the wax-cloth (See clause 15), it is advisable that the postage stamps should always be affixed to an official label.
Manner of Posting :-
Every parcel (including service parcels) intended for transmission by post must be presented at the window of the post office. Any parcel found in a letter box will be treated and charged as a registered parcel.
If a parcel containing any of the articles mentioned in sub-clauses (2) and (3) of clause 147 and clauses 148 to 152 is not packed in the manner prescribed therein it will not be forwarded.
If a parcel containing any of the articles mentioned in sub-clauses (2) and (3) of clause 147 and clauses 148 to 152 is not packed in the manner prescribed therein it will not be forwarded.
