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Any individual (a single adult or two adults jointly) can open an account. |
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Group Accounts, Institutional Accounts and Misc. account not permissible. |
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Trust, Regimental Fund or Welfare Fund not permissible to invest. |
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1 Year, 2 Year, 3 Year and 5 Year Time Deposit can be opened |
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In case of premature closure of 1 year, 2 Year, 3 Year or 5 Year account on or after 01.12.2011, if the deposit is withdrawn after 6 months but before the expiry of one year from the date of deposit, simple interest at the rate applicable to from time to time to post office savings account shall be payable. |
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In case of premature closure of 2 year, 3 year or 5 year account on or after 01.12.2011, if the deposit is withdrawn after the expiry of one year from the date of deposit, interest on such deposits shall be calculated at the rate, which shall be one per cent less than the rate specified for a period of deposit of 1 year, 2 year or 3 years as mentioned in the concerned table given under Rule 7 of Post office Time Deposit Rules. |
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Rate of interest - 8.20%, 8.30%, 8.40%, 8.50% compounded quarterly for 1,2,3 & 5 years TD account respectively. |
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The investment in the case of 5 years TD qualify for the benefit of Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 from 1.4.2007. |
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Minimum Deposit
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Maximum Deposit
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1,2,3 & 5 Year TD
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INR.200/- and in multiples of INR. 200/- thereafter |
No limit. |
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Post Office Savings Bank - The safest investment |
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Save today - Smile tomorrow |
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Pay Day is your Savings Day |
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