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Union of India - Section

Section 28 in The Indian Post Office Rules, 1933

28.

Papers of any kind, periodicals, and books impressed in "Braille" or other special type for the use of the blind, shall be transmitted by post as "blind literature" packets, provided that they are posted in accordance with the following conditions:-
(a)The packet shall consist only of articles specially impressed as described above for the use of the blind, and shall not contain any communication either in writing or printed in ordinary type, except the title and table of contents of the book or periodicals, and any key to, or instructions, for the use of the special type, or any enclosure except a label for the return of the packet.
(b)The packet shall bear on the outside the inscription "Literature for the Blind", and written or printed name and address of the sender.
(c)The packet shall be posted either without a cover, or in a cover open at both ends, which can easily be removed for the purpose of examination.
(d)The dimensions of the packet shall conform to the following maximum and minimum limits:-
(i) Maximum
  In roll form- length 80 centimeters
  Sum of length& twice diameter 100 centimeters
  In other thanroll form 60 x 30 x 30 centimeters
(ii) Minimum
  In roll form- Single dimension 10 cms.
  Sum of length& twice diameter 17 centimeters
  In other thanroll form except in envelope 10 x 7 centimeters
(e)The weight of a "blind literature" packet shall not exceed 7 kilograms:
Provided that the Director General may prescribe a lower limit in respect of "Blind Literature" packets for and from a particular post office or offices.Explanation. - Plates bearing the characters of writing sound records for the use of the blind and discs, films, tapes and wires on which spoken messages for the blind have been recorded when sent by, or addressed to, an officially recognized institution for the blind shall be treated as "Blind Literature.