What is PPF (Public Provident Fund)- An Overview By CA Sayan Ghosh


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One can open an account for himself/herself or for a minor or a person of unsound mind of whom he is the guardian, by making an application through Form-1.
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A minimum of Rs.500/- and maximum of Rs. 1,50,000/- is allowed in a financial year. Maximum limit is inclusive of all the accounts including minor and dependants under the individual.
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Withdrawal from PPF account will only be allowed only after five years, with a change in the residency status of account holder as an additional ground for premature closure.
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Discontinued account can be revived during the maturity period by paying Rs.50/- along with arrears of minimum deposit of Rs. 500/- for each year of default.
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PPF account will not be liable to attachment under any order or decree of any court.
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CA SAYAN GHOSH
Qualification: Chartered Accountancy course
Company: Sayan Ghosh & Co.
Location: Kolkata
Member Since: 20 Feb 2020 | Total Articles Contributed: 19
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"Associate Chartered Accountant in Practicing Field basically in Direct Tax Matters and Indirect Tax Matters".
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