Question : DELIVERY CHARGES OF A COURIER COMPANY



(a) whether the Government has a proposal to fix delivery charges of a courier company;

(b) if so, the details in this regard;

(c) whether the Government has received any memorandum from the Express Industry Council of India (EICI) in this regard; and

(d) if so, the action taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DR. SHAKEEL AHMAD)

(a) & (b) No, Sir.

(c) & (d) The memorandum received from Express Industry Council of India (EICI) is regarding various provisions of Indian Post Office Act, 1898 and not regarding fixing the delivery charges of a courier company.