Registered Post Gets Merged into Speed Post from Sept 1

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India Post will discontinue the decades-old Registered Post service and integrate it with Speed Post for streamlined delivery

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While merging, key features like addressee-specific delivery will be retained as a paid add-on within Speed Post

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The unified service will offer enhanced tracking, OTP-based delivery confirmation, and quicker transit times

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Speed Post, generally costlier, will now include acknowledgment features. A 5% discount is also announced to ease the transition

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For many, Registered Post was affordable, reliable, and deeply trusted, especially in rural areas. Its phase-out evokes emotional and practical concerns

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Lawyers stress that the traditional acknowledgment receipt held weight in courtrooms, while remote users worry about digital accessibility

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Starting September 1, all postal departments must implement this change, which includes staff training and system updates

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