Updates:
Citizen Centric Services
Passenger Reservation System (IP-PRS)
A memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Department of Posts and Ministry of Railways to issue computerized railway reservation tickets to the public for reservation and cancellation of railway tickets through 20 identified Head and Sub Post offices in Tamilnadu Circle.
Identified PRS Centres - Tamil Nadu
| SI.No | Name of the IP-PRS Centre |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shastri Bhavan |
| 2 | IIT |
| 3 | Kalpakkam |
| 4 | Sriperumbudur |
| 5 | Gingee |
| 6 | Pudukottai HO |
| 7 | Golden Rock SO |
| 8 | Neyveli 1 SO |
| 9 | Alangulam SO |
| 10 | Kodaikanal SO |
| 11 | Tisayanvilai SO |
| 12 | Theni MDG |
| 13 | Sivakasi HO |
| 14 | Udamalpet HO |
| 15 | Pallipalayam SO |
| 16 | PN Pudur SO |
| 17 | Gandhi Nagar SO |
| 18 | Rasipuram SO |
| 19 | Gobichettipalayam HO |
| 20 | Dharapuram HO |
India Post will realize service charges from Passengers in lieu of tickets. The extent of service charges to be levied for different type of tickets and for different type of locations will be decided jointly by MOR and India Post from time to time. The per ticket service charges fixed in 2007 are as under:
a) II Class Sleeper and II Class Sitting (2S) – Rs.15/- per ticket (incl. of GST)
b) III AC & AC Chair Car – Rs.20/- per ticket (incl. of GST)
c) II AC, I AC & First Class – Rs.30/- per ticket (incl. of GST)
d) Cancellation charges for all classes – Rs.10/- per ticket (incl. of GST)
Aadhaar Updation
https://www.indiapost.gov.in/MBE/Pages/Content/AadhaarUpdationCentres.aspx
AADHAAR ENROLMENT CUM UPDATION SERVICES IN POST OFFICES
Aadhaar Enrolment cum updation services through Post offices are Operational in Tamilnadu Circle with effect from July 2017 and available in 1373 identified Post offices.
The Rates For The Various Aadhaar Services Offered Are As Furnished Below:-
Services |
Rate of fee to be collected from residents by Registrars/EA (incl. of GST) |
|---|---|
Aadhaar Enrolment |
Free of Cost |
Mandatory Biometric Update of Children above 5 and 15 years |
Free of Cost |
Biometric Update with or without |
Rs.100 |
Only Demographic Update* |
Rs.50 |
e-Aadhaar download and color print |
Rs.30 |
*Update of more than one field on single instance will be considered as one update
The list of acceptable supportive documents for proof of Identity, Date of birth , relationship and address issued by UIDAI is also annexed with.
Post Office - Passport Service Kendras
https://www.indiapost.gov.in/MBE/Pages/Content/POPSK.aspx
POPSK
In order to extend Passport Services to Citizens on a larger scale and to ensure wider area coverage, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Department of Post (DoP) on mutual agreement commenced Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) from 2017. Till now 30 POPSKs are operational in Tamilnadu Circle.
View The List Of POPSKs And Procedure For Getting Passport In The Like
Sl. No |
Region | Name of POPSK | Contact No. |
1 |
Chennai City Region (044-28594761) |
Vellore HO |
0416-2223575 |
2 |
Villupuram HO |
04146--251575 | |
3 |
Tiruvannamalai HO |
04175-222289 | |
4 |
Ranipet HO |
04172-272244 | |
5 |
Arni HO |
044-27664186 | |
6 |
Chennai GPO |
044-25220520 | |
7 |
Kanchipuram HO |
044-27232618 | |
8 |
Tiruvallur HO |
04173-227070 | |
9 |
Central Region, Trichirappalli (0431-2417494) |
Cuddalore HO |
04142-221123 |
10 |
Perambalur HO |
04328-277844 | |
11 |
Chidambaram HO |
04144-230400 | |
12 |
Karaikal MDG |
04368-224463 | |
13 |
Kallakurichi HO |
04151-222257 | |
14 |
Sirkali HO |
04364-272966 | |
15 |
Tiruturaipundi HO |
04369-224166 | |
16 |
Karur HO |
04324-262166 | |
17 |
Southern Region, Madurai (0452-2526398) |
Kodairoad RS SO |
04543-238234 |
18 |
Nagercoil HO |
04652-232066 | |
19 |
Devakottai HO |
04561-272308 | |
20 |
Virudhunagar HO |
04562-243232 | |
21 |
Bodinayakanur HO |
04546-280294 | |
22 |
Tuticorin HO |
0461-2320309 | |
23 |
Rajapalayam HO |
04563-22240 | |
24 |
Ramanathapuram |
04567-220338 | |
25 |
Western Region,Coimbatore (0422-2558215) |
Salem HO |
0427-2262300 |
26 |
Rasipuram SO |
04287-222951 | |
27 |
Coonoor HO |
0423-2232448 | |
28 |
Dharmapuri HO |
04342-264140 | |
29 |
Erode HO |
0424-2236111 | |
30 |
Krishnagiri HO |
04343-230940 |
Steps To Get Passport At Post Office Passport Seva Kendra:
Create user id with www.passportindia.gov.in website.
Make online payment of Rs.1500/- for Adults
Schedule your appointment for POPSK name ( as listed above)
Bring the address proof, date of birth of proof and educational qualification proof on the date of your appointment
For more details please visit. www.passportindia.gov.in
Post Office Identity Cards ( POID Cards)
Post office Identity Cards (POID cards) are issued by DoP as per clause 63 of PO Guide Part I, with value addition as a Retail Product of India Post
- Application for POID is available in all Post Offices and costs . Rs.20/- . It can also be downloaded from the India Post website.
- Application tendered with processed fee of Rs.250/- will be verified through Postman or other officials and recommend for issue.
- The POID card will be issued within 15 days from the date of receipt of the application form at the HO.
- The validity of the card will be three years from the date of issue.
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