HIMPEX- VIRTUAL PHILATELIC EXHIBITION-2020
2-7 November 2020
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 The 1st ever State Level Virtual Philatelic Exhibition of Himachal Pradesh Postal Circle will be held ‘VIRTUALLY’ during the period from 2nd November 2020 to 07th Nov. 2020.
1.2 This exhibition is being organized by the Himachal Pradesh Postal Circle and the Organizing Committee headed by the Chief Postmaster General, Himachal Pradesh Circle, Shimla – 171009.
2. VENUE
The exhibition will be organized virtually and displayed on www.himpex.org
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Himachal Pradesh Postal Circle will bring out a special covers every day as a feature of the Exhibition with a special cancellation of HIMPEX on each day. Special Cover with or without cancellation will be available for sale at the Exhibition Post Office i.e. Shimla GPO. Order for Special Cover may be placed on the Philatelic Bureau, Shimla GPO.
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Dealer’s Booth will be provided ‘VIRTUALLY’ on Rent for Rs. 5,000/- for the duration of the Exhibition. Details can be had from the Assistant Postmaster General (Philately), Secretariat Committee, 3rd Floor Rajhans Bhawan, Kasumpti Shimla – 171009.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
All communications concerning the Exhibition should be addressed to the Assistant Postmaster General (Philately), Secretariat Committee, 3 rd Floor Rajhans Bhawan, Kasumpti Shimla – 171009. Phone- (0177) 2629002 and on following e-mail addresses :
6. RULES AND REGULATIONS
6.1 The Exhibition will be governed by India Post Regulations for Philatelic Exhibition (IP-PER), Philatelic Jurors Programme (IP-PJP), Philatelic Award System (IP-PAS) and by special rules made thereunder. The same can be viewed / obtained from APMG (Philately) O/o Chief Postmaster General H.P. Circle, Shimla-9.
6.2 Exhibits will be classified into two classes:-
- Non-Competitive Class
- Competitive Class
6.2.1 INVITEE (NON-COMPETITIVE) CLASS
6.2.1.1 OFFICIAL CLASS
The exhibits from the National Philately Museum, Army Postal Service, Indian Security Printers, Stamp Designers, Business Houses dealing in franking machine.
6.2.1.2 JURY COLLECTIONS
The exhibits from Jury and/or Apprentice Jury appointed for the exhibition
6.2.1.3 FROM EMINENT PHILATELISTS
6.2.2 COMPETITIVE CLASS
6.2.2.1 TRADITIONAL PHILATELY
2A-India & Indian Princely States
2B-Rest of the World
6.2.2.2 POSTAL HISTORY
3A-India & Indian Princely States
3B-Rest of the World
6.2.2.3 POSTAL STATIONERY
4A-India& Indian Princely States
4B-Rest of the World
6.2.2.4 THEMATIC PHILATELY
5A-Indian themes
5B-All other themes
6.2.2.5 FIRST DAY COVERS AND SPECIAL COVERS
6A-First day cover & Special covers- India
6B-First day cover & Special covers- Rest of the World
6.2.2.6 MODERN PHILATELY
6.2.2.7 SOCIAL PHILATELY
8A- Himachal Pradesh
8B - Rest of India
6.2.2.8 PHILATELIC PUBLICATION/LITERATURE
Published in the State of Himachal Pradesh & Punjab in last 5 years.
6.2.2.9 YOUTH (All ages as on the first of January, 2020 )
10A- Aged below 10 yrs
10B- Aged 10+ to 14 years
10C- Aged 14+ to 18 years
6.3. School Collections (Collective exhibits prepared by several students of a Section, Class and school)
6.4. The expression “India” includes British India, Portuguese India up to December 29, 1961 and French Settlements in India up to November 1, 1954.
6.5. A collection, or part thereof, which was already shown in other competitive classes in an
Exhibition, cannot be exhibited under Modern and Social Classes.
6.6. The exhibitor in Philatelic Publication Class must upload copies of each title on the website by the closing date of receipt of entries in this class. Periodicals shall comprise a complete volume of the year. A selection of 10 articles is required for entries in Article Section.
7. APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION
7.1. Intending Participants in the exhibition should apply ONLINE at the prescribed link provided in the website.
7.2 The last date for registration of particulars will be 30.10.2020 and confirmation of acceptance of entries and the number of frames allotted will be intimated by the Organizing Committee on 30.10.2020. The last date for depositing entry fees along with uploading image of the receipt will be 30.10.2020. Incomplete entries or entries received after the due date will not be accepted.
7.3.1 Applicant may enter the exhibit in one or more group or sub groups. A participant in Group 6.2.2.9 (Youth Class) may enter only one exhibit but cannot enter in any other group. The participant in Youth Group is required to furnish proof of his/her date of birth with his/her entry form.
7.4 A separate entry form must be furnished for each exhibit.
7.5 Allotment of frames is entirely at the discretion of the Exhibition-cum- Bin Sub-committee constituted for the purpose.
7.6 Details of earlier awards should be given in the online entry form.
7.7 Application for the competitive class must be for a minimum of one frame and maximum five frames.
7.8 The decision of the committee regarding the no. of frames allotted will be final and no appeal will be entertained.
7.9 The no. of frames allotted may be increased or decreased at the discretion of the committee.
8 CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
8.1 The exhibition is open to all philatelists residing in ’Himachal Pradesh’ & ‘Punjab’ other than invitees and Jury Exhibits.
8.2 Entries in competitive class other than those listed in 6.2.2.6 to 6.2.2.9 above must have achieved within the last five years a minimum of Silver Medal. No former award is required for class 6.2.2.6 to 6.2.2.9 and all classes at District level. A Bronze at World or Continental exhibition is equivalent to Silver at the National, to the Gold at Zonal, and to the Grand Prize at the Regional and District level.
8.3 An exhibit which does not satisfy the conditions prescribed in para 8.2 may also be considered as a Special case by the committee after scrutiny at the sole discretion of exhibition committee.
8.4 Each exhibit must be the bonafide property of the exhibitor. Applicant must give a declaration to this effect and must undertake to abide by the rules and regulations of the exhibition.
8.5 Each exhibit in the competition class must be entered under the correct group or sub group. Exhibition Committee reserves the right to transfer incorrectly entered exhibit to correct group or sub group.
8.6 All exhibits must be uploaded as per the size prescribed and instructions in this regards.
8.7 The exhibition committee reserves the right to reject any exhibit completely or in part.
8.8 Undesirable or banned items cannot be displayed.
9 ENTRY FEE
9.1.1 There will be approximately 160 frames.
9.1.2 The entry fee in competition class will be as follows:
Item No | Class | Fee |
6.2.2.1 to 6.2.2.4 | Traditional, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Thematic | Rs. 100 per frame |
6.2.2.5 to 6.2.2.7 | FDC & Special Cover, Modern, Social Philately | Rs. 75 per frame |
6.2.2.8 | Philatelic Publication | Rs. 50 per entry |
9.2 There will be no entry fee for class 6.2.2.9 (Youth)
9.3 The entry fee is to be paid in the form of UCR in any nearest Post Office and image of the receipt should be uploaded at appropriate field provided in the website.
10 TRANSMISSION AND RETURN OF EXHIBITS
10.1 Each participant will be intimated about allotment of frames along with approval of images uploaded only through e-mail provided by the participant..
10.2 Exhibits must be uploaded on the website by the due date fixed i.e. 30-10-2020 for approval. Exhibits uploaded after the due date/time will not be entertained.
10.3 An exhibit will be only be displayed after prior approval of the committee.
10.4 The uploaded exhibits can be removed by the participants after completion of the exhibition.
12. ASSESMENT AND AWARD
12.1. The competitive exhibits will be adjudicated in accordance with India Post Philately Award System (IP-PAS).
12.2. The Jury of the exhibition shall be appointed in accordance with India Post Philatelic Jurors Programme (IP-PJP).
12.3. The Jury will present their report and the list of awardees to the organizing committee. The decision of the Jury will be final.
12.4. All medals will be awarded along with appropriate certificates. All exhibits will receive a certificate of participation.
12.5. All Exhibits in non-competitive class will be presented with memento.
12.6. Special Prizes donated by organizations or individuals will also be placed at the disposal of the jury to be awarded according to its decision. Such prizes will only be accepted from donors unconditionally.
12.7. Failure of an applicant after the allotment of frames will result in debarring the exhibitor from participation in any exhibition organized by India Post for two calendar years.
13. AMENDMENT TO RULES AND REGULATIONS
India Post/The Chief Postmaster General, Himachal Pradesh Circle reserves the right to add or amend any of the rules/regulations in whole or in part at any time, should it be so necessary.
14. General
14.1 The decision of the Chief Postmaster General shall be final on all matters other than Jury decisions, arising in connection with the exhibition. The Convener, Exhibition Committee is responsible for ruling on interpretation of these regulations at the exhibition.
14.2 The DDG (Philately) will take decision for those cases where there is no ruling provided by these Rules. Exceptions to the provisions of these Rules may only be made by the DDG (Philately).
14.3 The Department of Posts reserves the right to amend these Regulations at any time.
Chief Postmaster General Himachal Pradesh Circle
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