Rules for issue of commemorative postage stamps by Department of Posts.

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The commemorative postage stamps issued by the Department of Posts, Govt. of India will be determined based on the following rules:-

1. Commemorative postage stamps will be issued on subjects that have a national or international stature or have made national/international contribution or impact or reflect national/international areas of concern.

2. The Annual Issue Programme shall reflect regional, cultural and ethnic balance.

3. Stamps on a particular subject shall issue only once, except thematic such as wild life, environment, transport, flora fauna etc. or regular issues like Children’s Day, Season Greetings and sets on heritage, nature, culture, art, architecture etc.

4. Stamps shall be issued only on the apex institutions, not on branches of any institution or organization.

5. There shall be not over 50 issues (maximum 100 stamps) of commemorative stamps per annum.

6. Stamps on personalities shall not exceed 10% of the Annual Issue Programme.

7. The Union Minister incharge of the Ministry of Communications & IT may approve 5% of the Annual Issue Programme.

8. The date of issue shall be fixed by the Philately Division keeping in view the significant dates relating to the subject and the availability of slots in the printing schedule.

9. Dates of issue once fixed shall not be changed. A proponent may hold a presentation function on any day on or after the date of issue.

10. Proposals may be sent by any citizen of India.

11. Proposals should be sent at least two years in advance for consideration by the Philatelic Advisory Committee (PAC) and approval by the competent authority.

12. Proposals must be submitted in the format available on indiapost.gov.in.

13. Proposals will be considered and recommended/not recommended by the PAC. They will not be carried forward for the next PAC meeting.

14. Proponents shall follow the protocol for release functions.

15. The Department of Posts will decide the subject matters, prohibited subjects renewal of philatelic products, procedure for proposal consideration and issue/release of a stamp, period of sale of commemorative/special stamps and for definitive stamps and postal stationery. It will also determine issue policy, withdrawal policy and archival policy.

16. The denominations of postage stamps shall be in consonance with domestic and international postal tariffs.

17. The personalities on whom commemorative stamp may be issued should be of national or international importance. The occasion to be commemorated must be the birth centenary or 10th /25th /50th /100th death anniversary. No stamp will be issued sooner than ten years after an individual’s death. A commemorative stamp shall be issued in honour of the head of State on his/her first death anniversary.

18. A stamp on an institution, building, monument etc. may be issued on its centenary/125th anniversary/ 150th anniversary etc. The building, institution to be so honoured must be Heritage site of national/international importance or site recognized by ASI of  national/international importance. Building of regional importance may be commemorated with issue of special cover with special cancellation.

19. At least 25% of the stamps issued in a year will be on popular themes like flora, fauna, culture, heritage etc.

20. Proponents for the stamps relating to institutions/events/large organisations are required to make a mandatory purchase of a minimum number of 1 lakh stamps and the requisite philatelic ancillaries.

GENERAL BODY MEETING - 2011-2012

General Body Meeting of our Association was held on 12th June 2011. Mr.Krishnayya The President of our Association welcomed all the members present to start the meeting.The Annual Report was read by The Secretary Mr.Prabhakar Kamath, which was passed without any objection.The Treasurer, Mr.Raghavendra Shenoy presented the Accounts which the members accepted without any objection.

Other matters were discussed and it was decided to hike the Membership fees. Likewise, Life membership fees was increased from Rs.1000/- to Rs.1500/- and Patron member from 1500/- to 2500/- but it was decided to leave the Annual membership at the earlier figure of Rs.250/- and the admission fees at the same of Rs.50/- It was also decided to give a chance to all life members to transfer as Patron member at the old rate till the next meeting.It was also decided to hike the dealer fees of Rs.50/- to Rs.100/. Many of the existing Life members converted themselves as Patron Members. Members were asked to write to us in case of change in personal information like Address, Phone No. etc.

There was a discussion relating to our magazine and the members were asked to contribute through page donations and advertisement to bring out the magazine regularly. Also decided to conduct Auctions to raise funds.

There were other general discussions relating to Philately and Numismatics and problems faced by the members. New members were introduced and addition of library books were announced. More than 50 members were present, even though the weather was rainy. Dealers were present and members had a good chance to buy their wants. Refreshments for the meeting was provided by a noted Numismatist and Coin Collector Mr.Nithyananda Pai, Life member of our Association.

The meeting concluded with vote of thanks by Mr.Mansoor.B, Joint Secretary.

Laying eggs of success with ducks and geese !

Here is an interesting article which was featured in Coastaldigest.com of our member Mr.Daniel Monteiro.

To read the whole article click on this link : Coastaldigest.com 

Meeting

The Executive meeting of D.K.Philatelic and Numismatic Association was held at the Residence of Mr.Raghunath Prabhu, Asst. Treasurer on 04 June 2011.

It was a pleasure to visit Mr.Rahgunath's residence as it was a mini museum and we had the pleasure of viewing the same and we also thank him for his hospitality.

In the pic. are Mr. M.K.Krishnayya, Mr. Prabhakar Kamath, Mr. Baikady Srinivas Rao, Mr. Mansoor Bolar, Mr. Raghavendra Shenoy, Mr. Raghunath Prabhu, Mrs. Veena Srinivas, Mrs. Kavitha Prabhu, Mr. M.C.Shenoy,  Mr. Jayaprakash and others. 

Jane D'Souza's Second Edition of 'Cook Book' Hits Stands

 The second edition of Jane D’Souza’s 'Cook Book' is now available with 100 new recipes incorporated in it. Priced at Rs 250, the book is an exclusive compilation of recipes from Mangalorean cuisine as well as popular Indian and international cuisines. Puddings, cakes, Christmas savories, masala powders and sauces are all featured in this book. 

 A winner of various cookery contests including Daijiworld.com cookery contest, Jane has several other hobbies. She is the vice-president of the D K Philately Association, former president of the Rotary Anns’ Club of Mangalore, member of the Ladies’ Club, Mangalore, and Mahila Sabha, Mangalore.

Courtesy : Daijiworld

Mr. Daniel Monteiro enters Limca Book of Records.

Mr. Daniel Monteiro, Life member of our Association and an office staff of SMS College, also an environment lover, has been included in prestigious Limca Book of Records 2011 for his International level creditable achievements in the field of birds’ philately. 

Mr. Monteiro, so far, bagged 10 Silver and Bronze medals at international level exhibitions held in Austria, Belgium, South Africa, Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, China and India. He has received more than 30 gold, silver and bronze medals at national & state level competitions. ‘FETHERPEX – 2009’ a largest philatelic exhibition organized by him with a display of 8000 rare birds stamps at Brahmavar has been highly acclaimed by all. Mr.Daniel has 31 national and state level awards and honours to his credit.  

Meeting Notice - 2010-2011

DAKSHINA KANNADA PHILATELIC & NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION

POST BOX NO.250, MANGALORE – 575 001

ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING NOTICE

08.05.2011

The Annual General Body Meeting of our Association for the year 2010-11 is scheduled to be held on 12^th June, 2011 at 10.30 A.M at Philatelic Bureau, Head Post Office, Pandeshwar, Mangalore – 575001.

You are cordially invited for the meeting.

AGENDA

1. Welcome Address                           - by the President

2. Annual Report                                - by the Secretary

3. Account Presentation                      - by the Treasurer

4. Any other matter with the permission of the Chair.

6. Vote of Thanks.

If you have any queries write to us at dakapa_1999@yahoo.com.

Outstation Members (who are unable to attend the meeting) are welcome to convey any message/suggestion/greetings etc. which will be conveyed in the meeting.

NOTE: MEMBERS WHO HAVE NOT RECVD THE MEETING NOTICE BY POST KINDLY TREAT THIS AS MEETING NOTICE.MEMBERS WHO ARE OUTSIDE INDIA WILL NOT RECEIVE NOTICE BY POST

KINDLY INTIMATE US IF THERE IS ANY CHANGE IN YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS, E-MAIL, PHONE ETC.

Sd.

Felicitation Programme

D.K.Philatelic and Numismatic Association felicitated its member Dr.Roopashree Rao for winning five medals in her MBBS course. The members of our wish her all the best for her future. Two of the children who won the painting competition held by India Post for the Children's Day Stamps to be released in November under the subject "Tiger" was also felicitated by the Association.

Heritage Museum

The Members of the D.K.Philatelic Association visited the Heritage Museum set up by the Corporation Bank,  situated in Udupi Zonal branch, Udupi. It was the residence of  the Founder of the Corporation Bank and  has been converted into a Museum.

Stamp Painting Competetion Winners.

The Winners of Stamp painting competition were felicitated by India Post, District Office, Mangalore.

Exhibition and Workshop at Chikmagalur

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A Workshop and Exhibition was conducted at Chikmagalur on 13th January 2011 by Mr.M.K.Krishnayya and Mr.Mansoor of DKPNA. It was jointly organised by the Rotary Club of Chikmagalur and Model English Medium School, Chikmagalur. Mr.M.N.Sadakshari, Principal of Model English Medium School and member of DKPNA was also present.

Achievement by Dr.Roopashree Rao

D.K.Philatelic and Numismatic Association takes pride to announce that our Life member Dr.Roopashree Rao has passed the MBBS examinations and has won 5 gold medals. She has won the gold Medal for Highest marks in MBBS Course for a lady student, Highest marks in all Pre-Clinical subjects of MBBS Course, Highest marks in final year MBBS subjects, Highest marks in Final MBBS and Highest overall in the first to final MBBS Course.