Discontinuation of Pilot Project on Electronic Indian Postal Order (eIPO) - reg.
A decision has been taken to discontinue the Pilot Project of eIPO Service for denominations of Rs. 1/-, Rs. 20/-, Rs. 50/- & Rs. 100/- in Bihar, Delhi & Karnataka Circles, with effect from 10.10.2019.
2. It is further decided that initially the booking of elPO will be discontinued but encashment facility will be continued till all the pending elPOs for payment are encashed or encashment period is over, whichever is earlier. Thereafter, the pilot project will be discontinued completely.
3. Hence, no eIPO under Pilot Project will be booked after 10.10.20'19. Besides, once all the pending eIPOs are encashed, the same may be brought to the notice of this office immediately so that the encashment facility may also be discontinued.
4. It is further clarified that these orders will have no effect on elPO Service of denomination of Rs. 10/-for RTI purpose, which is in existence since 2013.
5. Kindly bring it to the notice of all concerned field units under your jurisdiction for implementation.
6. This issues with the approval of Secretary (Posts).