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(b) Parcels exceeding 440 tolas in weight—

For a parcel exceeding 440 tolas, but not exceeding 480 tolas . . Rs.3

For every additional 40 tolas or part of that weight . . . -4 annas.

(7) From 1st October, 1908, the maximum limit of weight for an inland parcel was reduced from 2000 tolas to 800 tolas in the case of a private (non-official) parcel, and raised from 600 tolas to 800 tolas in the case of an official parcel.

(8) Rates of postage on inland parcels in force from 1st November, 1918, to 15th May, 1919:

For a parcel not exceeding 20 tolas . 2 annas.

For a parcel exceeding 20 tolas, but not exceeding 40 tolas . . .4

For every additional 40 tolas or part of that weight up to 800 tolas . 4

(9) Rates of postage on inland parcels in force from 16th May, 1919, up to date:

(a) Parcels not exceeding 440 tolas in weight—

For a parcel not exceeding 20 tolas . 2 annas.

For a parcel exceeding 20 tolas, but not exceeding 40 tolas . . .3

For every additional 40 tolas or part of that weight . . . .3

(b) Parcels exceeding 440 tolas in weight—

For a parcel exceeding 440 tolas, but not exceeding 480 tolas . . Rs.3

For every additional 40 tolas or part of that weight . , , .4 annas,