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Organization : Tamil Nadu Postal Circle
Competition Name : 2017 TANAPEX 11th State Level Philatelic Exhibition
Applicable For : All collectors who are residents of Tamilnadu
Applicable States/UTs : Tamilnadu
Exhibition Date : 05-08 January 2017

Website : http://www.tamilnadupost.nic.in/
Prospectus : https://www.contest.net.in/uploads/19565-Prospect.pdf

TANAPEX:

TANAPEX 2017- Tamil Nadu Postal Circle is organizing its 11th State th th level philatelic exhibition at Chennai from 05 January to 08 January 2017. It will be held under the patronage and guidance of the Chief Postmaster General, Tamilnadu Postal Circle.

Related : India Post Republic Day 2017 Stamp Design Competition : www.contest.net.in/19220.html

This exhibition is being organized by the Tamilnadu Postal Circle with the active co-operation and support of South India Philatelists’ Association, Chennai to promote the hobby of stamps collecting – PHILATELY and give an opportunity for the philatelists to showcase their collections.

Venue:
TANAPEX 2017 will be held at the Amma Arangam, Community Hall, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai 600030.

Rules & Regulations:
TANAPEX 2017 will be governed by India Post Regulation for Philatelic Exhibitions [IP-PER], Philatelic Jurors Programme [IP-PJP], India Post Philatelic Award System [IP-PAS] and other guidelines issued by the Organising Committee, TANAPEX 2017, Chennai from time to time.

Competitions:
Competitions for school children like on the spot special cover design contest, workshop and Quiz will be organised by the philatelists in coordination with India Post.

Participation & Eligibility:
Participation in the exhibition is open to all collectors who are residents of Tamilnadu. The exhibitor must be the owner of the collection displayed and will be listed under the exhibitors’ name in the programme. Exhibits may be entered under the name of the exhibitor only and the use of pseudonyms is not permitted.

Application For Participation:
1. Intending participants in the exhibition should apply in the prescribed entry form in duplicate. The entry forms are available with the Secretary, TANAPEX 2017, O/o the Chief Postmaster General, Tamilnadu Circle, Chennai- 600002 and all the Philatelic Bureaux and Philatelic Counters in Tamilnadu.
2. The entry form duly filled in must reach the Secretary, Exhibits Committee, O/o the Chief Postmaster General, Tamilnadu Circle, Chennai-600 002 on or before 29.10.2016. Incomplete entries or entries received after the due date will not be accepted.
3. A participant in Group 8.2.15 (Youth) may enter only one exhibit in youth class 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.
4. A separate entry form must be furnished for each exhibit.
5. Allotment of Frames is entirely at the discretion of the committee constituted for the purpose.
6. Details of earlier awards should be given in the entry form.
7. Application for the Competitive Class must be for a minimum of three frames and maximum five frames and in youth competition class the minimum can be 1 and maximum 2 frames.
8. The decision of the Committee regarding the allotment of frames will be final and no appeal will be entertained.
9. The number of frames allotted may be increased or decreased at the discretion of the Organising Committee.

Entry Fees:
1. There will be approximately 200 frames (400 faces taking both sides into consideration)
2. There is no entry fee for the youth class and school collections.
3. There is no entry fee for non competitive classes.
4. The entry fee for competition classes is Rs. 200/- per frame.
5. The entry fee for Literature class is Rs. 200/- per entry.
6. The entry fee is to be paid in the form of DD/Crossed cheque in favour of “The Secretary, Organising Committee, TANAPEX 2017” and payable at Chennai. No exhibit will be accepted unless the prescribed fee has been paid in full at the time of submission of confirmation letter. Entry fee is non-refundable.

Awards:
** The following awards will be awarded based on Jury Report: Vermeil, Large Silver, Silver, Silver Bronze, Bronze and Diploma.
** The exhibits in the Invitee Class [Non-competitive] shall not be eligible for awards.
** All exhibitors will be issued Certificate of Participation and details of awards won [if any]
** Youth class will not be eligible for Vermeil or Large Silver award.
** Special Prizes donated by Organisations or Individuals will also be placed at the disposal of the Jury to be awarded according to its decision.
** In case of any failure to participate in the exhibition by any applicant after the allotment of frames, it will result in debarring the exhibitor from exhibiting for the next two calendar years.

Address For Correspondence:
The Secretary ,
TANAPEX 2017,
O/o The Chief Postmaster General,
Tamilnadu Circle,
Anna Salai,
Chennai 600002.