FAQ on Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme 2016
1. What is Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme
(PMGKDS), 2016?
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme (PMGKDS), 2016
is a scheme notified by the Government of India on December 16, 2016 which is
applicable to every declarant under the Taxation and Investment Regime for
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, 2016.
2. Who is eligible to deposit in PMGKS?
The deposit under this Scheme shall be made by any person
who declared undisclosed income under sub-section (1) of section 199C of the
Taxation and Investment Regime for Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, 2016.
3. In what form will the deposits under this scheme be
held?
The Deposits shall be held at the credit of the declarant
in Bond Ledger Accounts (BLA) maintained with Reserve Bank of India.
4. Who are the authorized agencies where the application
and amount of
deposit will be accepted?
Application and amount for the deposit (in the form of
Bond Ledger Account) shall be received by any banking company to which the
Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (10 of 1949) applies (Authorized Banks).
5. Where can declarants get the application form?
Application for the deposit will be available at branches
of authorized banks. It is also available in the Reserve Bank of India website.
6. When can a declarant make the deposit into the scheme?
The deposits under this Scheme shall be made in a single
payment in any of the authorized banks from the 17th day of December, 2016 till
31st day of March, 2017
7. What are the Know-Your-Customer (KYC) norms?
Permanent Account Number (PAN) is the KYC document for
individuals depositing in the scheme. If a declarant does not hold PAN, he
shall apply for PAN and provide the details of such PAN application along with
acknowledgement number to the bank while making the application. On receipt of
PAN, the details may be updated with the bank from which application was made.
8. What is the minimum and maximum limit for depositing
in the scheme?
The deposit by a declarant shall not be less than
twenty-five per cent of the undisclosed income declared under sub-section (1)
of section 199C of the Taxation and Investment Regime for Pradhan Mantri Garib
Kalyan Yojana, 2016. Deposit shall be made in multiples of ₹ 100.
9. Will any interest be paid on the deposit under the
scheme?
No interest shall be paid for deposits made in this
scheme.
10. After making the deposit, will any documentary
evidence be issued?
On deposit, an acknowledgement receipt mentioning name of
declarant and amount deposited will be duly authorized and provided by the bank
from which application was made. Subsequently a certificate of holding for the
BLA will be issued which may be collected from the authorized bank.
11. When will the deposit be repaid ?
Repayment of the deposit will be made after a period of 4
years from the effective date of deposit (ie., date of tender of cash or the
date of realization of draft or cheque or transfer through electronic transfer)
12. What will the declarant get on redemption?
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On redemption, the entire amount deposited into the
scheme will be repaid.
13. How will the declarant get the redemption amount?
The redemption amount will be credited to the bank
account furnished by the person in the application form.
14. What are the procedures involved during redemption?
On the date of maturity, the proceeds will be credited to
the bank account as per the details on record.
In case there are changes in any details, such as,
account number, IFSC code, email ids etc then the investor must intimate
Reserve Bank Of India , through the authorized banks promptly.
15. Can the deposit made into this scheme be prematurely
redeemed ?
No, option for premature redemption of the BLA is not
available.
16. Can the BLA be gifted/transferred to a relative or
friend on some occasion?
No, the BLAs cannot be gifted/transferred to any relative
or friend. Transferability of the Bond Ledger Account shall be limited to
nominee or to the legal heir of an individual holder, only in the event of
death of the declarant.
17. Who will provide other services to the declarants
after deposit in the scheme?
The banks through which the deposit into this scheme was
made will provide other customer services such as change of bank account
details, cancellation of nominee etc.
18. What are the payment options for depositing in PMGKS?
The deposit shall be made in the form of cash or draft or
cheque drawn in favour of the authorised bank accepting such deposit or by
electronic transfer.
19. Whether nomination facility is available for these
investments?
Yes, nomination facility is available as per the
provisions of the Government Securities Act 2006 and Government Securities
Regulations, 2007. A nomination form is available along with Application form.
In case of cancellation/change in nomination, a separate form is to be filled
and submitted to the authorized bank.
20. Are the BLAs tradable?
No, the Bonds ledger Account are not tradable.
21. To whom the queries regarding PMGKDS be sent?
Queries about the scheme shall be forwarded to the e-mail
:cgmidmd@rbi.org.in
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