Do you send Speed Post or Registered Mail? Here is a new Post Office rule you should know
The Department of Posts has revised the booking process for Speed Post and Registered Mail. It is now mandatory to provide the mobile numbers of both the sender and the recipient. This measure aims to ensure accurate information, facilitate easier tracking, and streamline the delivery process.
If you are planning to send important documents, letters, or parcels via Speed Post or Registered Mail from the post office, this information is relevant to you. India Post has implemented a new rule regarding the booking of these services. Simply providing the address at the time of booking will no longer suffice; providing the mobile numbers of both the sender and the recipient is now mandatory.
The primary objective of this new rule is to simplify mail delivery while curbing fraud resulting from incorrect addresses or fake information. Therefore, if you intend to send items or documents through the post office, it is essential to be aware of this new regulation.
What has changed for Speed Post and Registered Mail?
It is now mandatory to provide the sender's mobile number when booking Speed Post or Registered Mail.
The recipient's mobile number must also be provided.
The booking process will not proceed if the mobile numbers are not entered.
Bookings will be accepted only after the mobile numbers have been entered into the post office system.
It will not be possible to bypass the rule by providing incorrect or fake mobile numbers.
Why was the rule changed?
The Department of Posts has frequently encountered issues where mail delivery was hindered due to incomplete addresses or incorrect information provided by the sender. The absence of mobile numbers made it difficult for postal staff to contact the concerned individuals when necessary during the delivery process.
With the mandatory inclusion of mobile numbers, it will now be easier to contact the sender and recipient if needed, and tracking the mail will also become more convenient.
