Subject: Clarification on opening of SSY (Sukanya Samriddi Yojana) Account on submission of Certificate of Entry of Birth of an Indian Citizen — Reg.
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No, FS-10/17/2020-FS-Part(1)
(FS. Division)
Dated: 12.01.2023,
Reference: Lr. No. SB-l/VSSA/2021-22 dated 19.12.2022.
With reference to the letter cited above, it is clarified that Certificate of Entry of Birth of Indian Citizen issued by Embassy of India may be treated at par with the Birth Certificate as defined in SSA Scheme 2019.
2 Further, it should be ensured that the guardian as well as minor are Resident Indians and not NRIs as defined under Income Tax Act, 1961 before ‘opening of the account under any National (Small) Savings Schemes. A copy of the provisions relating to the definition of NRI in Income Tax Act 1961, is attached here with for quick reference.
3. This is issued with the approval of the Competent Authority.
