FAQ Central Directorate of National Savings

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONs [ GENERAL QURIES ] Q.1         Can I deposit profit cheque into my account with any scheduled bank? If not, then how can I withdraw my profit without coming to the Centre? Ans:        No. Unlike cheques of banks, the Profit coupons/withdrawal slips of NSS are not negotiable instruments, hence not acceptable by banks. The profit accrued on  BSC only  may, however, be collected through an agent duly authorized by the certificate holder at his/her own risk and subject to the satisfaction of the officer in charge.   Q.2         What is the standard procedure for encashment of certificate(s) in case of death of certificate holder(s)? Ans:        Subject to the rules of the respective schemes, the  nominee may opt for encashment of the certificates or transfer of the same in his/her name, however, in the former case the nominee shall be required to furnish; a. an application on plain paper containing three specimen signatures of himself/herself duly verified to the satisfaction of the officer in charge. b. death certificate of the deceased holder. c.  attested photocopies of CNICs of both the deceased holder and himself. d.  in case the certificates are intended to be  transferred to nominee, an application on SC-4 supported by relevant documents shall be required in addition to above requirements. e.   Original Certificates.  Q.3       Do the revised rates of profit on National Savings Scheme automatically apply to the investment made prior to such revision?  Ans:        No.  Q.4        Are new rates automatically made applicable on the existing investments? Ans:         All National Savings Schemes (NSS) except Savings Account are term/fixed deposits; hence, the agreement made at the time of investment remains valid upto the maturity of that particular deposit.  Any change in profit either upwards or downwards on later issues doesn’t affect the existing investments.  However, if any investor intends to avail new rates, he/she can withdraw the investment and on payment of subject to nominal service charges (if applicable) and then invest the same on new rates.  Q.5         Can widowers invest in Bahbood Savings Certificates? Ans:         No, at present the widowers cannot invest in Bahbood Savings Certificates.  However, after attaining 60 years of age, they become automatically eligible being senior citizens.  Q.6     Who are eligible to invest in Bahbood Savings Certificates? Ans:        The widows and the senior citizens aged 60 years or above can invest in Bahbood Savings Certificates.  Q.7         Is investment made in National Savings Schemes secure? Ans:        Yes, the investment made in National Savings Schemes (NSS) is fully guaranteed by the Government of Pakistan.  Q.8        What is the difference between Joint-A and Joint-B type investment? Ans:      The National Savings Schemes provide the facility of joint investment upto two persons.  There are two different types i.e. Joint-A and Joint-B.  In case of Joint-A deposits, the encashment is given only after having the signatures of both the investors; while in case of Joint-B, either of the investors can withdraw/encash the principal under his/her own signatures only.
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[ INVESTMENT FROM ABROAD ]

Q.09.      I am presently out of the country and want to withdraw the profit of my investment made in NSS in Pakistan, can I do this? If yes, what are the steps?

 Ans:       As per rules a purchaser can nominate an agent for collection of profit of the principal at his personal risk after issuing a power of attorney duly attested by the Pakistani missions working in that country subject to entire satisfaction of the Officer Incharge of National Savings Centre concerned.

 Q.10    What is the procedure to invest in National Savings Schemes from abroad? In which scheme(s) I can invest, and what documents are required?

 Ans:      Investment from abroad can be made through Bank Draft/Cheque in any   foreign currency in favour of any of our office(s), alongwith the application form duly filled in and the copies of Passport and National identity Card. The Bank Drafts got prepared in Pak rupee from abroad are cleared much earlier than those in foreign currency. It would be more proper if these are payable at the same city where the investment is intended to be made.

            The investment in the National Savings Schemes is maintained and expressed   in Pak rupee only. Amount received in foreign currency is converted into Pak   rupee on the prevailing official exchange rate through normal Banking channels for investment in National Savings Schemes. Moreover, the principal and profit accrued on a certificate issued against foreign exchange received through remittance shall be payable abroad to the purchaser in foreign exchange if so desired by the investor. For the purpose, the payable amount shall be converted into the desired currency at the official exchange rate prevailing at the time   of conversion/payment.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONs

[ PRIZE BONDS & PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY ]

Q.11      What is the maximum period for claiming the prize money?

Ans:       The prize on any prize winning Prize Bond can be claimed within six years reckoned from the date of that particular draw result. No claim, after the said period of six years is entertained.

 Q.7       Is there any deduction on encashment of prize bonds?

 Ans:       The prize bonds can be redeemed on the face value and there is no deduction whatsoever on the encashment of a prize bond itself irrespective of the amount involved.

 Q.12      What is the procedure to claim a prize on a Prize Bond?

Ans:       The prize money upto Rs.1,250/- can be claimed from any National Savings Centre, branches of authorized scheduled banks or branches of State Bank of Pakistan. Prize money exceeding Rs.1000/- can be claimed only from the branches of State Bank of Pakistan.

               To claim the prize money, a duly filled application form (PB-1) along with a photo copy of the CNIC, a photo copy of the winning prize bond duly signed on the back is to be presented in the concerned office. However, the prize money is subject to 10% withholding tax.