G.S.R. 915(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3A of the Government Savings
Promotion Act, 1873 (5 of 1873), the Central Government hereby makes the following Scheme, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement.- (1) This Scheme may be called the Public Provident Fund Scheme, 2019.
(2) It shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Definitions.-(1) In this Scheme, unless the context otherwise requires,-
(a) “account” means an account under this scheme;
(b) “account holder” means an individual in whose name the account is held;
(c) “Act” means the Government Savings Promotion Act, 1873 (5 of 1873);
(d) “Form” means forms appended to this Scheme;
(e) “General Rules” means the Government Savings Promotion General Rules, 2018;
(f) “year” means the financial year.
(2) Words and expressions used herein but not defined shall have the meanings respectively assigned to
them in the Act and in the General Rules.
