Govt circular seeks comments on stamps & seals to retain post APT 2.0 rollout

Comments Requested: Whether Stamps & Seals required in APT 2.0

The Department of Posts has issued a circular dated 29 December 2025 requesting comments from Circle offices regarding the continued use of official stamps and seals. A catalogue of 107 impressions, currently produced under contract by PSICS Aligarh, has been circulated for review.

With the upcoming rollout of APT 2.0, the competent authority emphasizes the need to identify which stamps and seals remain relevant in the modern integrated system and which have become obsolete. Circle offices are directed to examine the enclosed catalogue and provide their assessment in the prescribed format, indicating: 

• Catalogue number
• Name of stamp
• Purpose
• Whether it should continue in use
• Justification for continuance after APT 2.0
• Remarks

The deadline for submission of comments is 1 January 2026.

Conclusion

This circular underscores the importance of streamlining official instruments in line with modernization efforts under APT 2.0. By carefully reviewing and justifying the continued use of essential stamps and seals, Circle offices will contribute to a more efficient, integrated postal system. Timely submission of comments will ensure smooth transition and contract decisions before the expiry of the current arrangement in June 2026.

F.No. PF-01/1/2021-PF-DOP (E-3100127)

Ministry of Communications

Department of Posts

MM Division

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
Dated: 29.12.2025

To
CPMG Uttarpradesh, Tamilnadu and Delhi

Subject: Request for furnishing comments on the identification and requirement of stamps and seals to remain in use in the modern integrated system, specifically after the roll out of APT.2.0.

Respected Madam / Sir,

I am directed to enclose herewith the catalogue and impressions of 107 stamps and seals being used by various circles for official purpose. The said stamps and seals are being made by PSICS, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, under the existing contract, which is scheduled to expire on 30th June, 2026.

2.On reviewing the requirement for extension of contract with PSICS, the competent authority has observed that there is a need to first identify which of the enclosed existing stamps and seals are to remain in use in the modern integrated system, specifically after the roll out of APT.2.0, and which are obsolete / redundant.

3.It is, therefore, requested to kindly examine and identify the stamps and seals which are to remain in use, and those which are redundant / obsolete, and furnish your comments in the prescribed format, as below, by 1st January, 2026 positively:

Yours faithfully,

(Kailash Kumar)
Asstt Director General (MPP)
Tel: 23096148

Copy for information to:
(i) PPS to DDG (E&MM)
(ii) PPS to DDG (Tech)