Post Office Kisan Vikas Patras
What is Kisan Vikas Patras?
Kisan Vikas Patras is a safe and long term investment
option backed by the Government of India which provides interest income
similar to bonds. The title of the scheme makes some misconception
that it is only meant for farmers. But anyone can go for Kisan Vikas Patra.
KVP is beneficial for those looking for a safe avenue of investment
without the pressing need for a regular source of income. Money
doubles at the end of specified period.
How to invest ?
Kisan Vikas Patra is available in all head post offices and other
Authorized post offices throughout India. After filling up the prescribed
form and submitting money, the certificate will be issued after the realization
of cheque, pay order or DD. The post office will issue an identity slip
along with the certificate. This signed identity slip will help the purchaser
to get a duplicate certificate from loss of the same and also assures
the smooth encashment of certificate on maturity.
Who can Invest ?
Kisan Vikas Patra can be purchased by any adult individual singly or jointly,
minor through guardian or a registered trust where commercial companies,
societies, institutes or NRIs and Hindu Undivided families are not eligible
to purchase KVP.
Minimum investment and range of investment in KVP:
The minimum investment in KVP is Rs 100. Certificates are available
in denominations of Rs 100, Rs 500, Rs 1,000, Rs 5,000, Rs 10,000 and
Rs 50,000. The denomination of Rs 50,000 is sold through head post offices
only. There is no limit on holding of these certificates. Any number of
certificates can be purchased. A KVP is sold at face value; the maturity
value is printed on the Certificate.
Maturity amount and period:
The post-office Kisan Vikas Patras (KVPs) offers a fixed rate of interest,
currently at 8.41 (2009) per cent per annum compounded half yearly which
are subject to vary. The maturity period is 8 years and 7 months
and Money doubles on maturity. Encashment is possible from two and half
years. There is facility to reinvest the amount on maturity.
Tax Benefits:
No income tax benefit is available under the Kisan Vikas Patra scheme.
Interest income is taxable, however, the deposits are exempt from Tax
Deduction at Source (TDS) at the time of withdrawal. KVP deposits are
exempt from Wealth tax.
Salient Features:
- KVPs can be pledged as a security against a loan
- It can be transferable to any post offices in India
- KVPs can be transferable to one person to other before maturity.
- Nomination Facility is available.
Loss of Certificate:
In the case of loss or stolen Certificate, the purchaser
should report the post office at the earliest. An application should
submit in post office containing the certificate number, amount, date
of purchase /maturity etc. and declare the circumstances resulting the
loss of certificate. In such cases the identity slip comes useful to get
a duplicate certificate. After the verification, the post office will
issue a duplicate certificate. If needed, the purchaser will have to submit
an indemnity bond/declaration/Bank verification.
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