Introduced vide MOF (DEA)’s Notification No. G.S.R. 490 (E) dated 02.08.2004
Features of the Scheme:
(i) The account may be opened by an individual, who has attained age of 60 years or above on the date of opening of the account. An individual, who has attained the age 55 years or more but less than 60 years and has retired under a Voluntary Retirement Scheme or a Special Voluntary Retirement Scheme on the date of opening of the account can also open an account, within three months from the date of retirement.
(ii) The account may be opened in individual capacity or jointly with spouse.
(iii) Non-resident Indians (NRIs) and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) are not eligible to open an account.
(iv) The individual may open one or more account in the multiple of Rs.1000/-, subject to a maximum limit of Rs.15 lakh. Further, more than one account cannot be opened in the same post office during a calendar month.
(v) No withdrawal shall be permitted before the expiry of a period of five years from the date of opening of the account. The depositor may extend the account for a further period of 3 years.
(vi) Premature closure of account is permitted
* After one year but before 2 years----------- deduction of 1 ½ % of the deposit.
* After 2 years but before date of maturity----------deduction of 1% of the deposit.
(vii) In case of death of the depositor before maturity, the account shall be closed and deposit refunded without any deduction along with interest.
(viii) Interest @ 9% per annum from the date of deposit on quarterly basis. Interest can be automatically credited to savings account provided both the accounts stand in the same post office.
(ix) Interest rounded off to the nearest multiple of rupee one.
(x) Post Maturity Interest at the rate applicable to the deposits under Post Office Savings Accounts from time to time is admissible for the period beyond maturity.
(xi) Nomination facility is available in the Scheme.
