Sensitization of goods for transportation by Air - Directorate Instructions dated 24.05.2023

Sensitization about issues relating to dangerous goods, prohibited for transportation by air - Directorate Instructions



No. 8-1/2008-D

Government of India Ministry of Communications 

Department of Posts

Mail Operations Division

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001

Dated: 24.05.2023

To
All CPMSG

Subject: Sensitization about issues relating to dangerous goods, prohibited for transportation by air.

Instances of dangerous and prohibited items including Batteries, Copra(Coconut). Lighters & E-Cigarettes and compressed Gasses still being booked at Post office counters/ offices, have been brought to the notice of the Postal Directorate even after the issuance of instructions of even no. dated 02.05.2021 & 13.05.2021 (copy enclosed).

2.It is requested to ensure strict compliance of the guidelines issued vide aforesaid letters relating to dangerous goods prohibited for air transmission, at every booking counter/ office in the circle.

3.Since the issue concerns aviation security as well as of postal articles, Circles must immediately sensitize the field units to ensure that counter clerk as a matter of routine, inform the customers about prohibited and dangerous goods not be sent through Posts. List of prohibited items should be prominently displayed in Post Offices for general awareness (sample poster attached).

4. Circles are requested to submit an action taken report by 31.May 2023 on email ID- mailbusinessdte@gmail.com.

Encl: A/a

Copy for information to:
1. CGM (Parcel), Parcel Directorate, Malcha Marg 2. DDG(PO)

ADG (Mail Operations)

Instructions on prohibited items and its transmission

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