I am the Website Developer since 2009. I have worked on lots of websites. Its my first hobby to be connected with websites developing. My hobby inspired me to create such awesome website i.e. DaakGuru.Com for providing Central Government and Postal Employees Rulings, Manuals & Forms.
(i) a single adult
(ii) Joint Account (up to 3 adults)
(iii) a guardian on behalf of minor or on behalf of person of unsound mind
(iv) a minor above 10 years in his own name.
(b) Deposit
(i) Minimum Rs. 1000 and in multiple of Rs. 100 , no maximum limit.
(ii) Any number of accounts can be opened under the scheme.
(c) Maturity
-> The deposit shall mature on the maturity period prescribed by the Ministry of Finance from time to time as applicable on the date of deposit.
(d) Pledging of account
(i) KVP may be pledged or transferred as security, by submitting prescribed application form at concerned Post Office supported with acceptance letter from the pledgee.
(ii) Transfer/pledging can be made to the following authorities.
-> KVP may be prematurely closed any time before maturity subject to the following conditions : –
(i) On the death of a single account, or any or all the account holders in a joint account
(ii) On forfeiture by a pledgee being a Gazette officer.
(iii) When order by court.
(iv) After 2 years and 6 months from the date of deposit.
(f) Transfer of account from one person to another person.
-> KVP may be transferred from one person to another person on the following conditions only.
(i) On the death of account holder to nominee/legal heirs.
(ii) On the death of account holder to joint holder(s).
(ii) On order by the court.
(iii) On pledging of account to the specified authority.
Interest payable, Rates, Periodicity etc.
Minimum Amount for opening of account and maximum balance that can be retained
From 01.07.2023, interest rates are as follows:-
7.5 % compounded annually
Amount Invested doubles in 115 months (9 years & 7 months)
Minimum of Rs. 1000/- and in multiples of Rs. 100/- No Maximum Limit.
