* One of the most memorable dates in History. On this date the British formally and voluntarily relinquished their rule in India and transferred the Government into Indian hands. * Two Independent Dominions - ' India & Pakistan 'came into existence. Owing to shortness of time special Commemorative stamps could not be issued. The Indian Union, however celebrated this historic occasion by use of a special Post-Mark with the Slogan 'Jai-Hind' (Victory to India), which has now become a form of salutation in the Indian Union.