India Post released new version of Meghdoot module (7.9.3) incorporating many modifications related to COD articles. There were many complaints even after the release of Meghdoot 7.9.2 related to non-receipt of COD messages. With this new release, India Post is expecting the effective execution of ecommerce business. Following are the main features included in the new Meghdoot 7.9.3.
1. Revised service tax rates applicable on PLI/RPLI premia collected from the insurant. Similarly, provision for accepting the PLI policies of J&K circle, where sales tax is applicable.
2. Introduction of new Barcode (Y – Series) for COD Parcels and handling the COD parcels booked with “Y” series at Booking/transmission/delivery offices.
3. After implementation of Y series Barcode for COD Parcels, the Central Server identifies the office to which the COD parcel is consigned on the basis of information received from the HUB and automatically send the data to that office though it is different than the original destination to which the article is booked. Thus there will be no need for delivery offices to request for data. Receipt of data from HUB, thus plays critical role for effective functioning of this facility.
4. Provision for transfer of a COD Parcel to any other Post office, before invoicing the article to Postman/Branch Office.
5. When COD data is requested by a delivery office, if the Central Server cannot supply the data due to various reasons, a message will appear in delivery office as to why the data is not being supplied by the Central Server.
6. Provision to perform BO Verification of COD parcels for any older date. Now old BO Summary date can be selected and BO Verification can be performed, for COD Parcels delivered through Branch Post Offices.
7. Provision for booking of Orissa High Court articles.
8. Implementation of new Barcode series for booking of Speed Post articles with prefix as ‘SU’ and for booking of POD articles under Speed Post with prefix as ‘SP’ for delivery of Notices/summons of various high courts across the country.
9. Discontinuation of EVP service.
10. Compulsory barcode scanning in respect of CR Number while performing RMFS transactions.
11. Provision for incorporating the mobile number of the sender while booking bulk articles in Despatch and BNPL Parcel software.
12. Capturing additional 9 new fields of information for Project Arrow, so as to give more clarity on the delivery efficiency being monitored through DET.
13. Provision for closing of bags to Office of Exchange directly from the CRC / Parcel Hub.
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