There is no definition of the scope of the universal service. There is no definition of the limits and scope of the monopoly. Competition The limits of competition in the domestic and international services are not defined. The Government determines the scope of postal services. The Legislature is responsible for setting postal tariffs as a whole.
Domestic rates are below cost price for political reasons.
In fact, as the postal services are a public service provided by a government entity, they are not required to make a profit. Terminal dues are used to compensate for this shortfall. The Post is required to balance income and expenditure and even to make a profit. It retains the terminal dues owed to it. The Post receives state subsidies.