Section 212(b) in The Indian Post Office Rules, 1933
(b)Other packets and newspapers shall be detained for a period of (i) one month, if they are unregistered and (ii) three months, If they are registered. On the expiration of which the packets and newspapers may be disposed of by being sold or destroyed. Magazines, periodicals and newspapers may, at the option of the Postmaster-General, be used for any public purpose.
