(a) "printed paper" means all kinds of printed, engraved, lithographed, mimeographed or photographed newspapers, pamphlets, concert tickets, visiting cards, address cards, printing proofs, engraving photographs and albums and notices containing photographs; and It means written or copied copies made by printing, engraving litho, mimeography, photography and any other readily recognizable mechanical process, generally on paper or cardboard or any other such material. Provided that a copy taken by tracing or by printing in movable or immovable type or by a typewriter shall not be deemed to be a printed document,
(b) Copies made by a mechanical process of duplicating a handwritten or typed original copy may be postmarked as a printed document. But if such copy is more than 20 copies, it can be recognized in this category.
(c) any printed paper, blank paper, envelopes and all other stationery of a value equal to that of self-addressed letters, postal papers, films, gramophones, discs and automatic musical instruments, perforated paper stamps, shall not be chargeable at the rate of printed papers,
(d) The length, width and thickness and maximum weight of the packet of printed documents shall be the same as the letter. But if there is one book, it can be used up to five kilos.
(e) Printed documents should be sealed so as to facilitate inspection during postal filing. In unsealed envelopes or in open envelopes, tied with thread or rolled round, opened at both ends or otherwise packed,
(f) No more than 5 words shall be written on pictorial cards and printed greeting cards, Durga Puja, Diwali, New Year cards and greetings, greetings, thanks, sympathy courtesy cards, except for writing the name and address of the recipient,
(g) The name and address of both the consignee and the consignee should be written when the printed document is sealed in a special bag and sent by the same person to the address of the same person.will have to The weight of the bag sent in this way should not exceed twenty five kilograms. The weight of the bag and the total amount of duty rate charged on it should be written on the label of the bag. If the special bag sent in that way cannot be delivered, it will be returned only after receiving the same fee from the sender. (2) If the printed documents are larger than the size prescribed in the above mentioned rule (1) or if they are closed in an irregular manner, they will be returned to the sender. If a low duty stamp is affixed on such printed documents, the remaining fee will be charged upon delivery according to the reduction in the fee of the printed documents. If the sender wants to post the item again after completing the requirements, he has to pay the fee applicable to the new item.