**Department of Posts Announces Revised Inland Speed Post Tariff Effective October 1**
New Delhi: The Department of Posts has announced a rationally revised tariff for Inland Speed Post (documents), which will come into effect from October 1. Along with the new pricing, several enhanced features aimed at improving customer experience will also be introduced.
According to the Ministry of Communications, starting October 1, Speed Post will implement OTP-based deliveries, optional registration, and transparent rates with GST separation.
### Revised Tariff Details
– **Local Areas:**
– Up to 50 grams: Rs 19
– 51 to 250 grams: Rs 24
– 251 to 500 grams: Rs 28
– **For Distances 200 km to over 2,000 km (up to 50 grams):** Rs 47
– **For items weighing 51 to 250 grams:**
– For 200 km: Rs 59
– For distances exceeding 2,000 km: Rs 77
– **Other distance slabs:** The tariff ranges from Rs 70 to Rs 93 depending on distance and weight.
Additionally, GST will now be applicable separately on Speed Post items to ensure transparency.
### New Features Enhancing Speed Post Service
Since its launch in 1986, Speed Post has continuously evolved to meet the changing needs of customers. To strengthen its position as the country’s preferred delivery service, the following new features have been introduced:
– OTP-based secure delivery
– Online payment facility
– SMS-based delivery notifications
– Convenient online booking services
– Real-time delivery updates
– Optional registration for users
The last revision of the Inland Speed Post tariff was in October 2012. This current rational revision aims to sustain ongoing improvements, address rising operational costs, and support investments in new innovations.
The government first introduced Speed Post on August 1, 1986, to provide fast and reliable delivery of letters and parcels nationwide.
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