Question : POST OFFICES IN CHANDIGARH



(a) the number of Post Offices, functioning at present in Chandigarh, category-wise;

(b) whether the Government propose to open new Post Offices in newly developed sectors; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI TAPAN SIKDAR)

(a) 01 Head Post Office, 45 Departmental Sub Offices, 01 Extra Departmental Sub Office and 06 Extra Departmental Branch Offices are functioning at present in Chandigarh.

(b) & (c): Opening of new post offices in newly developed sectors in Chandigarh is subject to the norms based justification and availability of resources including sanction of required posts by the Government.