Conditions for reproduction of Stamp Images

     Re- production of stamps is   allowed   for   illustration   purposes   in  Philatelic  Publication or in an article relating  wholly   on   postage   stamps   which   may appear in any magazine, newspaper or publication of a general character. Such reproduction  should   however , be  only in black. If stamps are to be   produced  in colour for publicity   purposes, prior permission   of   the   Director General of   Posts    must  be obtained. To avoid similarity with    the  postage , such  reproduction must  be distinctively in smaller  or   larger sizes than  the actual stamp  and must be  without perforation on the edges. Further, across bar   will also be placed on one- corner of the stamp, obliterating the denomination. It must be noted that   reproduction  of  the  stamp  in  colour of the actual size   of   the   stamp   with   perforation of the edges may be deemed   to   be   taken   as  production of the actual stamp".