MOTIVE OF FRENCHISE OUTLET SCHEME IS MAJORLY FOCUSED ON INCREASING ACCESS TO POSTAL SERVICES IN URBAN AND RURAL AREAS Features : 1. Only counter services are to be franchised, while delivery and transmission will continue to be through the Department. Linking arrangements for the franchised outlets will be provided by the franchises 2.The franchise will provide service across the counter for a minimum defined time schedule with flexibility to work round the clock. 3. Products and services offered : (i) Sale of stamps and stationery (including phitatelic items); (ii) Booking registered articles, speed post articles, money orders (on EDBO model), e-post, etc. Bulk booking of registered/speed post articles are allowed without any limit. No rebate for bulk booking of speed post articles will be admissible over and above the commission payable to the franchisees as applicable from time to time. However, the franchisees will not do bulk booking from BNPL customers. Furthe