I.
Duration |
Five years |
II.
Rate of Interest |
7.5% quaterly compounded |
III.
Where to Invest ? |
In any Head post office/Sub post
office |
IV.
Who can invest ? |
A. A
single adult
B. Two adults jointly,
the amount due on the account being payable.
(i).
to both jointly or survivor
(ii).
to either of them or survivor
C. A guardian on behalf
of a minor or a person of unsound mind.
D. A minor who has attained
the age of ten years in his own name. |
V.
How much to invest ? |
Minimum Rs. 10/- and there after
multiples of Rs. 5/- without limit. |
VI.
Deposits and Withdrawls |
A. Deposits
(i). The deposit made at the time
of opening of the account shall be the denomination of
the account.
(ii). Subsequent monthly deposit shall
be made before the end of the calendar month and shall be
equal to the first deposit. |
B. Withdrawals
(i). Premature withdrawls after
3 years from the date of opening of the account.
(ii). 50% of the deposits made in the
account may be allowed as loan after the account has been
in operation for at least one year. |
VII.
Rebate on advance deposits |
(i). Deposits
:-
Six
or more but not exceeding eleven deposits made in a calender
month.
Rebate
:-
Rs. 10/-
for an account of Rs. 100/- denomination
(i).
Deposits :-
Twelve
or more deposits made in a calender month.
Rebate
:-
Rs. 40/-
for every twelve deposits of Rs. 100/- denomination |
VIII.
Nomination facility |
Available |
IX. Extension of accounts
after maturity period |
Continue account may be for a further
period of five years and make monthly deposits during such
extended period. |
X. Retention of
amount of repayment beyond maturity period. |
The Depositor may at his option.
continue the account and retain in it the amount of repayment
due for a further period upto maximum of five years without
making any fresh deposits. |
XI. IncomeTax benefits |
No Tax deduction at source. |