extending of the time limit of One Month post retirement for retirees age between 55 and 60 yeas to invest in SCSS

F.no 3/3/2019-NS (pt.1)

Ministry of Finance

Department of Economic Affairs

(Budget Division)

North Block, New Delhi

Dated 21^stMay, 2020

                The undersigned is directed to refer to DoP’s DO letter no. 79-01/2020-FS dated 01.05.2020 on above mentioned subject.

2.  In view of Lockdown in the entire country, it has been decided that the individuals retired (Within the age bracket 55-60 years) on superannuation or otherwise and got retirement benefits in February 2020 or March 2020 or April 2020, are eligible to open the SCSS account up to 30^th June, 2020.

3.  This issue with the approval of Secretary (Economic Affairs)

Rajesh Panwar