The new set of subordinate legislations under the Post Office Act, 2023 - the Post Office Rules, 2024 and the Post Office Regulations,2024 has been framed.
The Post Office Rules, 2024 are framed as an enabler for the services to be provided by the post offices.
The Post Office Regulations, 2024 entail the details and operational aspects of products and services offered by the post office across the country.
The limit of amount of remittance through money order has been raised from Rs 5,000/- to Rs. 10,000/- to cater the disbursement of various social welfare schemes.
The existing postal registration was granted in accordance with the provisions of erstwhile India Post Office Act, 1898 and Indian Post Office Rules, 1933.