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Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Tamilnadu
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Tamilnadu
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 06.02.2025
Date of issue: 06.02.2025
Pin code: 600001
Pin code: 600001
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Chennai GPO
PO Name: Chennai GPO
Description: Madras, now known as Chennai, established its first Post Office in 1786, which offered a fixed postage rate for sending letters. Earlier, in 1712, the Governor of Madras had initiated a Postal Service to send letters from Madras to Bengal. In 1785, officials of the East India Company proposed regulations to create a structured Postal Service, leading to the operation becoming a Government initiative. The Madras General Post Office began operations in 1786 and is still located at Parris Corner on Rajaji Salai. In October 1837, the Post Office moved to a building known as the "Old Bank," which now houses the Fort Museum. The Post Office Act of 1854 was enacted to create a more organized Postal System and to introduce Postage Stamps. In 1873, a new location was selected for the Post Office, which is where Abercromby Battery exists today. Construction began in 1874 and was completed in 1884.
Description: Madras, now known as Chennai, established its first Post Office in 1786, which offered a fixed postage rate for sending letters. Earlier, in 1712, the Governor of Madras had initiated a Postal Service to send letters from Madras to Bengal. In 1785, officials of the East India Company proposed regulations to create a structured Postal Service, leading to the operation becoming a Government initiative. The Madras General Post Office began operations in 1786 and is still located at Parris Corner on Rajaji Salai. In October 1837, the Post Office moved to a building known as the "Old Bank," which now houses the Fort Museum. The Post Office Act of 1854 was enacted to create a more organized Postal System and to introduce Postage Stamps. In 1873, a new location was selected for the Post Office, which is where Abercromby Battery exists today. Construction began in 1874 and was completed in 1884.
The building originally featured two tall towers with unique cone-shaped roofs, inspired by the design of the Napier Museum in Travancore. The post office shifted to its current location on April 26, 1884, at Rajaji Salai. It was Chennai's first General Post Office (GPO) that opened on June 1, 1786, near Sea Gate. Unfortunately, a significant storm in the 1940s swept away the decorative tops of the towers, and they were never replaced. The building was constructed in a style that blended Indian and Saracenic designs. Designed by architect Robert Chisholm, the structure features a combination of Indian and Gothic styles, making it one of the oldest operating General Post Offices in India. Spanning over 55,000 square feet, the building has two towers, each 125 feet high, with an attractive red exterior. It stands as an important historical and architectural landmark, situated near other significant sites like Parry's Corner and Fort St. George. Additionally, the post office houses a museum displaying old stamps, various postal equipment, and historical artefacts. Over the years, the building has undergone renovations to preserve its historic charm while improving its infrastructure.
The building originally featured two tall towers with unique cone-shaped roofs, inspired by the design of the Napier Museum in Travancore. The post office shifted to its current location on April 26, 1884, at Rajaji Salai. It was Chennai's first General Post Office (GPO) that opened on June 1, 1786, near Sea Gate. Unfortunately, a significant storm in the 1940s swept away the decorative tops of the towers, and they were never replaced. The building was constructed in a style that blended Indian and Saracenic designs. Designed by architect Robert Chisholm, the structure features a combination of Indian and Gothic styles, making it one of the oldest operating General Post Offices in India. Spanning over 55,000 square feet, the building has two towers, each 125 feet high, with an attractive red exterior. It stands as an important historical and architectural landmark, situated near other significant sites like Parry's Corner and Fort St. George. Additionally, the post office houses a museum displaying old stamps, various postal equipment, and historical artefacts. Over the years, the building has undergone renovations to preserve its historic charm while improving its infrastructure.
The Postmaster General of the Chennai Postal Region has released a Permanent Pictorial Cancellation (PPC). We extend our gratitude to the dedicated staffs of the Chennai GPO to ensuring that the items bearing the inaugural PPC were dispatched across India. We also thank the staff of the Chennai GPO for their exceptional efforts in sending postal items to all the philatelists who sent self-addressed mail to the Chennai GPO for the PPC.
The Postmaster General of the Chennai Postal Region has released a Permanent Pictorial Cancellation (PPC). We extend our gratitude to the dedicated staffs of the Chennai GPO to ensuring that the items bearing the inaugural PPC were dispatched across India. We also thank the staff of the Chennai GPO for their exceptional efforts in sending postal items to all the philatelists who sent self-addressed mail to the Chennai GPO for the PPC.
Mr G Natarajan, IPoS, PMG addressing the gathering in the PPC release event
Mr G Natarajan, IPoS, PMG addressing the gathering in the PPC release event
From Left - 1. Mr. PeeVee, Post crossing society of India (PSOI), 2. Mr. Saravanan, Artist and Philatelist, chennai, 3. Mr. V.Gunasekar, Philatelist Chennai at the release event of the PPC in Chennai GPO
From Left - 1. Mr. PeeVee, Post crossing society of India (PSOI), 2. Mr. Saravanan, Artist and Philatelist, chennai, 3. Mr. V.Gunasekar, Philatelist Chennai at the release event of the PPC in Chennai GPO