Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organization : Tamil Nadu Postal Circle
Facility :Apply For Postal Identity Card

Home Page : www.tamilnadupost.nic.in/psvc/adproof.htm
Download here :https://www.statusin.in/uploads/1897-PoAC_Application.pdf

What is Tamil Nadu Postal Circle Identity Card?

Postal Identity Card is issued under clause 63 of the Post Office Guide – Part I for the benefit of tourists, traveling representatives of firms and other members of the public who experience difficulty in establishing their identity in connection with postal transactions, e.g., receipt of registered and insured articles and payment of money orders in the post town through which they pass.

Related / Similar Facility : Tamil Nadu Postal Circle Life Insurance Scheme

These cards will be obtainable at any head post office by literate persons whose identity is well established in the locality in which they reside or who can be vouched for by substantial permanent residents known to the postmaster.

The card will contain a full description of its holder, his signature and photograph and will be current for a period of three years from the date of issue. After the expiry of the period of validity of the card, a fresh card will have to be applied for.

The use of these cards is entirely optional. Holders will ordinarily receive delivery of postal articles and payment of money orders on their presentation but in cases of doubt it will be open to postmasters to make such further enquiry as they may consider necessary to establish the identity of the applicants with the holders of the cards and to demand additional corroborative evidence of such identity.

In the event of the loss of a card, a duplicate will be issued to the holder on the conditions laid down in sub-clause (2) above besides paying the prescribed fee and on his giving a written declaration absolving the department from all responsibility in the event of the misuse of the original.

Cost of Tamil Nadu Postal Circle Identity Card

Tamil Nadu Postal Circle Identity Card Cost

** Application fee for the card is Rs. 20/-.
** Processing fee and card cost – Rs. 250/- to be paid at the time of submission of filled up application
** Processing fee and card cost under Tatkal Scheme – Rs. 600/-.
** Card will be issued in 5 working days.

Contact For Tatkal Processing

O/o the Postmaster General, Chennai City Region, Chennai – 600002
Ph: 044-28594761 / 9444203342

** In order to make the cards more attractive, Tamilnadu Circle is issuing these in the form of plastic cards like smart cards incorporating information like date of birth, telephone/mobile number and blood group in addition to the address of the person.

List of Offices

List of Offices for obtaining / submitting Applications in Chennai City Region :

About Us :
To provide high quality mail, parcel and related services in India and throughout the world to be recognized as an efficient and excellent organisation exceeding the expectations of the customers, employees and the society;

To perform the task by :
** Total dedication to understanding and fulfilling customer’s needs
** Total devotion to providing efficient and reliable services, which customers consider to be value for money.

Benefits of having a Tamil Nadu Postal Circle Identity Card

There are a number of benefits to having a Tamil Nadu Postal Circle Identity Card, including:
** You can avail various postal services, such as speed post, registered post, and money order.
** You can avail government benefits, such as pensions and scholarships.
** You can avail discounts on various products and services.
** You can use the card as a proof of identity for various purposes, such as opening a bank account or getting a mobile phone connection.