Mint Building S.O Post Office
Closed for the dayOfficial postal directory specifications for Mint Building S.O (Sub Post Office (SO)) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu • PIN Code: 600001 • Master IFSC: IPOS0000001.
Mint Building S.O is an official Sub Post Office (SO) with PIN Code 600001 located in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu under Chennai City North Division. Mail delivery status is registered as Non Delivery with apex oversight from Ambattur HO HO. The universal IPPB & post office IFSC code is IPOS0000001.
- PIN Code
- 600001
- IFSC Code
- IPOS0000001
- Office Type
- PO
- Delivery
- Non Delivery
- Division
- Chennai City North Division
- Circle
- Tamilnadu Circle
- District
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
Mint Building S.O Working Hours & Counter Timings
Official departmental business schedule • Sub Post Office (SO)Opens tomorrow 09:00 AM • Timezone: Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30)
Booking of Speed Post, Registered Letters, Parcels, Money Orders, and sale of postage stamps & envelopes.
Cash deposit, withdrawal, AePS biometric cash-out, RD/TD/MIS/PPF/SSY transactions, and passbook updates.
Official mid-day lunch recess. Counters pause public token transactions during this 30-minute interval.
Delivery is routed through the mapped parent delivery sub-office or head office.
| Day | Counter Hours | Lunch Break | Office Closes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 AM – 03:30 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM | 05:00 PM | Working Day |
| Tuesday | 09:00 AM – 03:30 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM | 05:00 PM | Working Day |
| Wednesday | 09:00 AM – 03:30 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM | 05:00 PM | Working Day |
| Thursday | 09:00 AM – 03:30 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM | 05:00 PM | Working Day |
| Friday | 09:00 AM – 03:30 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM | 05:00 PM | Working Day |
| Saturday | 09:00 AM – 03:30 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM | 05:00 PM | Working Day |
| Sunday | All public counters, banking and mail booking closed | Closed | ||
Mint Building S.O Postal & Banking Details
Verified postal directory specifications, centralized IPPB banking parameters, and administrative hierarchy for Mint Building S.O (PIN: 600001).
Speed Post Delivery Standards & Compensation (PIN 600001)
India Post Citizen Charter delivery transit norms for Mint Building S.OWhen sending or receiving domestic Speed Post parcels, letters, or e-commerce consignments through Mint Building S.O (PIN: 600001), the Department of Posts mandates the following transit standards:
| Distance Category | Geographic Coverage | Published Transit SLA | Base Tariff (Up to 50g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local / Intra-City | Within Chennai / Municipal limits (≤ 50 km) | 1 – 2 Business Days | ₹17.70 (₹15 + GST) |
| Short Distance | Up to 200 km (Neighboring districts) | 2 – 3 Business Days | ₹41.30 (₹35 + GST) |
| Medium Distance | 201 to 1,000 km (State / Regional corridors) | 2 – 4 Business Days | ₹41.30 (₹35 + GST) |
| National Long-Haul | 1,001 to 2,000 km (Inter-state transit) | 3 – 5 Business Days | ₹59.00 (₹50 + GST) |
| Remote / Extreme | Exceeding 2,000 km (North-East, J&K, Islands) | 4 – 6 Business Days | ₹59.00 (₹50 + GST) |
Under the Department of Posts Citizen Charter, in the event of delay in delivery of a domestic Speed Post article beyond the published norms, the compensation payable to the sender is equal to the composite Speed Post charges paid, or ₹1,000, whichever is less. In case of complete loss or damage to a Speed Post consignment, compensation is twice the Speed Post fee or ₹1,000 (whichever is less).
UIDAI Aadhaar Services Guidance
Aadhaar enrolment and update counters in India operate only at designated post offices and authorized UIDAI centers. To find verified Aadhaar service locations in Chennai, check valid documents for update, or view official UIDAI fee schedules, refer to our comprehensive Post Office Aadhaar Center Guide or visit the official UIDAI portal (uidai.gov.in).
Geographic Location & Map
Coordinates: 13.1037020° N, 80.2776750° E
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Counter Services & Financial Scope at Mint Building S.O
Verified operational classification for Sub Post Office (SO) • Department of Posts, Government of IndiaSub Post Office Core Departmental Capabilities
Mint Building S.O is a primary departmental office in Chennai, providing comprehensive counter services including full-value Government of India small savings schemes, domestic & international Speed Post logistics, customs processing, and universal IPPB banking.
Express Mail & Parcel Logistics
- Speed Post: Real-time track & trace for domestic documents and parcels.
- Business & COD: Cash on Delivery booking for merchants and bulk mailers.
- International Mail: Air parcel and EMS booking with customs CN22/CN23 support.
Sovereign Small Savings Counter
- Monthly Pension: Post Office MIS (7.40% p.a.) – ₹9L single / ₹15L joint.
- Senior Citizens: SCSS (8.20% p.a.) quarterly interest up to ₹30 Lakh.
- Term Deposits: 1, 2, 3 & 5-Year Time Deposits (up to 7.50% p.a.) with Sec 80C rebate.
- Growth Schemes: KVP doubling in 115 months, PPF (7.1%), and Sukanya (8.2%).
Banking & Insurance Services
- IPPB Master IFSC: IPOS0000001 for NEFT, RTGS & UPI transfers.
- Postal Life Insurance: PLI & RPLI policy issuance, loan against policy, premium collection.
- AePS Cash Out: Biometric fingerprint withdrawal from any commercial bank account.
Postal Tools & Services for Mint Building S.O
Frequently Asked Questions – Mint Building S.O (600001)
What is the PIN Code of Mint Building S.O Post Office?
The postal PIN code of Mint Building S.O is 600001. It is located in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu under Chennai City North Division.
What are the counter working hours and lunch timings of Mint Building S.O?
Mint Building S.O (Sub Post Office) operates Monday to Saturday from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM. Public booking counters (Speed Post, Savings Bank, IPPB) operate from 09:00 AM to 03:30 PM, with a lunch break from 01:00 PM to 01:30 PM. The office is closed on Sundays and gazetted national holidays.
What is the IFSC Code for Mint Building S.O Post Office and IPPB accounts?
The universal IFSC code for all India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) and Post Office savings accounts at Mint Building S.O is IPOS0000001. Use this IFSC code along with your account number for IMPS, NEFT, RTGS, and UPI fund transfers on PhonePe, Google Pay, and Paytm.
What is the official address and contact number of Mint Building S.O Post Office?
The official postal address is Mint Building S.O (PO), Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600001. For parcel tracking, delivery complaints, and customer service, call the India Post national helpline at 1800 266 6868 (Mon–Sat 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM) or IPPB customer care at 155299.
Is Mint Building S.O (PIN: 600001) an active delivery post office?
Mint Building S.O is registered as a Non-Delivery post office. It functions as a booking and counter transactions center, while final delivery to residences is handled through the designated parent delivery office.
Can I withdraw cash using Aadhaar (AePS) at Mint Building S.O Post Office?
Yes. Through the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) micro-ATM and AePS facility at Mint Building S.O, account holders of any Indian commercial bank (SBI, PNB, HDFC, etc.) can withdraw up to ₹10,000 cash daily using fingerprint biometric authentication without needing an ATM card.
Is Aadhaar Card update or enrolment available at Mint Building S.O Post Office?
Aadhaar enrolment and biometric update services in India operate at designated Head Post Offices, major Sub Offices, and authorized UIDAI Aadhaar Seva Kendras in Chennai. Branch offices offer doorstep Aadhaar-mobile linking through the GDS postman app.
What is the Speed Post delivery time from Mint Building S.O (PIN: 600001)?
Official India Post Speed Post delivery norms are: Local/Intra-city (within 50 km) in 1–2 business days; Metro-to-Metro / up to 200 km in 2–3 business days; 201 to 1,000 km in 2–4 business days; and over 1,000 km in 3–5 business days.
What is the compensation in case of delay in delivery of Speed Post?
Under the Department of Posts Citizen Charter, in the event of delay in delivery of a domestic Speed Post article beyond the published delivery standard, the compensation payable to the sender is equal to the composite Speed Post charges paid, or ₹1,000, whichever is less.
What is the DIGIPIN and geographic coordinates of Mint Building S.O?
Mint Building S.O has an official India Post digital addressing DIGIPIN of FT75-F6K4-K3 (identifying a precise 4m × 4m geographic location) with coordinates Latitude 13.1037020, Longitude 80.2776750.