Durai Vaiko pitches for upgrading Pudukottai RMS as intra-circle hub

The move to close the RMS had triggered protests in the town; Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has responded positively, says Mr.Durai Vaiko

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia has “responded positively” to a request to upgrade the Pudukottai Railway Mail Service, according to Durai Vaiko, Member of Parliament.

The move to close the RMS office in Pudukottai had triggered protests by various sections in the town in recent days.

Mr. Durai Vaiko, who represents the Tiruchi Lok Sabha Constituency, met the Union Minister to present a memorandum pleading against the closure of the RMS and demanding its upgradation as an ‘intra-circle hub.’

The representation, signed by Rajya Sabha member Vaiko, said Pudukottai RMS had been operational for 100 years and manages over 20,000 ordinary mails, more than 2,500 registered mails and 250 speed parcel bags every day. Booking of all types of mail was done from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., which benefitted a large section of people. The RMS was functioning out of its own building.

The recent notification issued by the Department of Posts that Speed Post and registered articles be processed at a common hub had raised concerns. The mail that is booked after 6 p.m. will have to travel to Tiruchi, nullifying the benefits of night-time booking at the Pudukottai RMS, he said and sought the creation of an intra-circle hub at Pudukottai RMS, considering the fact that it was a district headquarters. This would enable efficient handling of Speed Post on-site and timely delivery, he said.

Speaking to The Hindu over telephone, Mr.Durai Vaiko said that the Minister responded positively and had assured to take care of the request.

Published - December 12, 2024 06:38 pm IST