# The Post Office Act, 2023, Section 5: Addresses and postcodes

- Act: The Post Office Act, 2023 (Act 43 of 2023)
- In force from: 2024-06-18
- Ministry: Ministry of Communications
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/post-office-act-2023/section/5/

## Text

(1) The Central Government may prescribe standards for addressing on the items, address identifiers and usage of postcodes. (2) In this section, “postcode” means a series of digits, letters or digital code or a combination of digits, letters or digital code used to identify a geographic area or location, and ease the process of sorting and delivery of items and for other purposes.

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