Permanent Pictorial Cancellation (PPC) issued by Chennai General Post Office, PIN 600001, Chennai District, Tamil Nadu. The cancellation design depicts the Chennai GPO building, a heritage colonial structure on Anna Salai (Mount Road). Introduced on 06 February 2025. Status: Active.
Chennai General Post Office, established in 1786, is one of the oldest and most significant post offices in India. The building, located on Anna Salai (formerly Mount Road), is an iconic example of British colonial architecture featuring Indo-Saracenic and Neoclassical elements. It served as the nerve centre of postal communications for the entire Madras Presidency during the colonial era. The structure has been recognized for its architectural and heritage value and continues to function as a major postal hub for Tamil Nadu. Chennai (formerly Madras) itself is one of India's oldest cities, founded in 1639 as a British trading post, making its GPO a living witness to centuries of the city's administrative and commercial history.
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