AADHAR NOT MANDATORY FOR BOOKING AN INTERNATIONAL PARCEL, SAYS
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
Ministry of Communications
Aadhar not mandatory for booking an International Parcel, says
Department of Posts
10 SEP 2018
The Department of Posts today clarified that it is mandatory to
produce an Identity Proof acceptable for important transactions like booking an
International Parcel or International EMS (Merchandise) for safety and security
reasons. One of the accepted Identity Proof is Aadhaar, along with others like
driving license, Passport, Voter ID etc which are also acceptable. Aadhaar, as
per the prevailing norms in the country, is not a mandatory document to be
produced at the time of booking. Moreover, all such documents are only required
for office record and are NOT required to be pasted on the consignments.
The clarification comes in the wake of a news report published
in The Times of India, Bengaluru edition dated 10.09.2018 with the heading
"India Post asks for display of Aadhaar number on parcels". The
department said that it appears that the confusion was created by an erroneous
message generated from the twitter account of the office of the Chief
Postmaster General, Delhi Circle wherein it was mentioned that pasting of ID
proof on consignments is in accordance with international guidelines.
Instructions are being reiterated to the post offices to ensure
smooth booking of articles taking the convenience and regulatory requirements
into account together. The Department of Posts said that a copy of any ID proof
including Aadhaar is required for booking of International Parcel and
International EMS (Merchandise) for security purpose based on requests received
from organizations like Narcotics Control Bureau and Wild Life Crime Control
Bureau. India Post is committed to ensuring safety and security in its
operations.
Source : PIB
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