SB ORDER NO. 05/2011
F.No.116-35/2009-SB
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110001, Dated: 21.04.2011
To
All Heads of Circles/Regions
Addl. Director General, APS, New Delhi.
Subject:-Appointment of agents and other agency functions- issue of clarifications regarding
Sir / Madam,
The undersigned is directed to refer to this office letter of even number dated 11.3.2011 (SB Order No.3/2011) vide which some instructions on the subject were circulated. This office is receiving references from agents as well as circles on issue of clarifications on few issues which are being clarified below:-
| Sl.No. | Issue raised | Clarification |
| 1 | Whether the limit of acceptance of Rs.10,000/- as cash from SAS agents is also applicable to PPF and MPKBY agents? |
There are three types of agents i.e SAS,MPKBY and PPF. The instructions circulated are applicable to SAS agents only. Therefore, it is not applicable to MPKBY or PPF agents. |
| 2 | Whether the above limit is also applicable in case of re-investment through SAS agents? |
In case of re-investment, no cash handling is involved. In case of re investment through agents, this limit is not applicable. |
| 3 | Whether depositor can give cheque from his/her post office savings account for investment? |
Yes. POSB cheque is also acceptable for investment through agents. |
2. This may kindly bring to the notice of all post offices for information and guidance.
3. This issues with the approval of DDG(FS).
Yours faithfully,
(Kawal Jit Singh)
Assistant Director (SB)
Copy to:-I. DDG(FS)/DDG(VIG)/JS&FA/DDG(PAF)/DDG(RB)
II. Director (FS)/Director (CBS), Dak Bhawan.
III. Director of Audit (P&T), Delhi.
IV. All Directors/Dy. Directors of Accounts, Postal
V. Director, Postal Staff College, Ghaziabad.
VI. All Directors, Postal Training Centres.
VII. Director CEPT, PTC Mysore for uploading the SB Order in Department’s Web Site.
VIII. A.D (Tech), SDC Chennai O/o CPMG T.N.Circle, Chennai.
IX. AD /Inspection/PF/Vigilance
X. All Accounts Officers ICO(SB)
XI. All recognized unions.
XII. PS to Member (T
