The Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, 2019 has been modified by the Senior Citizen Savings (Amendment) Scheme, 2023, which has been issued by the Ministry of Finance (DEA). The amendment increases the maximum investment limit for the scheme from ₹15 lakhs to ₹30 lakhs. The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has released a notification to all Head of Circles/Regions conveying this information. The notification has been circulated for the guidance and necessary action of all concerned parties and has been issued with the approval of the Competent Authority.
DEA – Increased Investment Opportunities for Senior Citizens
SB Order No. 06/2023
F. No 113-03/2017-SB(Pt.1)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Financial Services Division)
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi -110001
Dated: 31.03.2023
To
All Head of Circles/Regions
Subject: Revision of maximum limit for investment in Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, 2019.
Sir/Madam,
The undersigned is directed to convey the decision of Ministry of Finance (DEA) for amendment of Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, 2019 through Senior Citizen Savings (Amendment) Scheme, 2023 and revision of maximum investment limit for investment in Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, 2019 from ₹ fifteen lakh to ₹ thirty lakh. The copy of gazette notification G.S.R.240(E) dated 31.03.2023 issued by MOF(DEA) is enclosed.
- Accordingly, In the Senior Citizens’ Savings Scheme (hereinafter referred to as the said Scheme), in paragraph 3, in subparagraph (7), for the words “fifteen lakhs”, the words “thirty lakh” shall be substituted.
- It is requested to circulate it to all concerned for information, guidance and necessary action. Same may also be placed on the notice board of all Post Offices in public area.
- This is issued with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Yours Faithfully
(Devendra Sharma)
Assistant Director (SB-II)
Source: utilities.cept.gov.in
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