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The Punjab State Cooperative Bank Ltd.

Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

To address the longevity risks among the workers in unorganised sector and to encourage the workers in unorganised sector to voluntarily save for their retirement, who constitute 88% of the total labour force of 47.29 crore as per the 66th Round of NSSO Survey of 2011-12, but do not have any formal pension provision, the Government had started the Swavalamban Scheme in 2010-11. However, coverage under Swavalamban Scheme is inadequate mainly due to lack of guaranteed pension benefits at the age of 60.
The Government announced the introduction of universal social security schemes in the Insurance and Pension sectors for all Indians, specially the poor and the under-privileged, in the Budget for the year 2015-16. Therefore, it has been announced that the Government will launch the Atal Pension Yojana (APY), which will provide a defined pension, depending on the contribution, and its period. The APY will be focused on all citizens in the unorganised sector, who join the National Pension System (NPS) administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). Under the APY, the subscribers would receive the fixed minimum pension of Rs. 1000 per month, Rs. 2000 per month, Rs. 3000 per month, Rs. 4000 per month, Rs. 5000 per month, at the age of 60 years, depending on their contributions, which itself would be based on the age of joining the APY. The minimum age of joining APY is 18 years and maximum age is 40 years. Therefore, minimum period of contribution by any subscriber under APY would be 20 years or more. The benefit of fixed minimum pension would be guaranteed by the Government. The APY would be introduced from 1st June, 2015.

Benefit of APY

Fixed pension for the subscribers ranging between Rs. 1000 to Rs. 5000, if he joins and contributes between the age of 18 years and 40 years. The contribution levels would vary and would be low if subscriber joins early and increase if he joins late.

Eligibility for APY

Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is open to all bank account holders. The Central Government would also co-contribute 50% of the total contribution or Rs. 1000 per annum, whichever is lower, to each eligible subscriber account, for a period of 5 years, i.e., from Financial Year 2015-16 to 2019-20, who join the NPS between the period 1st June, 2015 and 31st December, 2015 and who are not members of any statutory social security scheme and who are not income tax payers. However the scheme will continue after this date but Government Co-contribution will not be available.
The Government co-contribution is payable to eligible PRANs by PFRDA after receiving the confirmation from Central Record Keeping Agency at such periodicity as may be decided by PFRDA.

Age of joining and contribution period

The minimum age of joining APY is 18 years and maximum age is 40 years. The age of exit and start of pension would be 60 years. Therefore, minimum period of contribution by the subscriber under APY would be 20 years or more.

Focus of APY

Mainly targeted at unorganised sector workers.

Enrolment and Subscriber Payment

All bank account holders under the eligible category may join APY with autodebit facility to accounts, leading to reduction in contribution collection charges. The subscribers should keep the required balance in their savings bank accounts on the stipulated due dates to avoid any late payment penalty. Due dates for monthly contribution payment is arrived based on the deposit of first contribution amount. In case of repeated defaults for specified period, the account is liable for foreclosure and the GoI co-contributions, if any shall be forfeited. Also any false declaration about his/her eligibility for benefits under this scheme for whatsoever reason, the entire government contribution shall be forfeited along with the penal interest. For enrolment, Aadhaar would be the primary KYC document for identification of beneficiaries, spouse and nominees to avoid pension rights and entitlement related disputes in the long-term. The subscribers are required to opt for a monthly pension from Rs. 1000 – Rs. 5000 and ensure payment of stipulated monthly contribution regularly. The subscribers can opt to decrease or increase pension amount during the course of accumulation phase, as per the available monthly pension amounts. However, the switching option shall be provided once in year during the month of April. Each subscriber will be provided with an acknowledgement slip after joining APY which would invariably record the guaranteed pension amount, due date of contribution payment, PRAN etc.

ATM & NEFT/RTGS Charges

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1ATM ChargesAnnual ATM card charges ->1st year free ->2nd year – Rs.100/-Same Charges
2ATM Financial TxnATM Aquirer (Financial Txn) charges, after 5 transactions – Rs.21/- per transactionSame Charges
3ATM Non-Financial TxnATM Aquirer (Non Financial Txn) charges, after 5 transactions – Rs.7/- per transactionSame Charges
4New ATM card issue charges1st ATM card is freeSame Charges
5For reissue of ATM card – Rs.200/-Same Charges
6SMS ChargesRs. 15/- per QuarterSame Charges
7RTGS/NEFT chargesNo chargesNo charges

Bank Gurantee Against Deposit Charges

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Bank Guarantee against depositMinimum charges Rs.500/-Up to Rs.500000- 2% p.a.Above Rs. 500000 – 1% p.a.Charges to be levied at the time of issuing of guaranteeSame Charges

Interest Certificate Charges

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Interest certificate/ Balance certificateFirst copy- FreeSubsequent copy- Rs.100/-per copyNo charges

Photo Attestation and Signature Verification Charges

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Photo attestation chargesRs.50/- for Saving AccountsRs.100/- for Current AccountsNo charges
2Signatures verification chargesRs.50/- for Saving AccountsRs.100/- for Current AccountsFree for- Students, Defence forces, War widows, Physically handicap & Signature attestation for ECS purposeNo charges

Account Closer Charges Saving/RD

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Account closer chargesUp to 1 year account Rs.500/-above 1 year account Rs.250/-No charges for deceased casesNo charges
2Closing of RD A/c before maturityRs.100/-On account of death of customer no charges should be levied.Same Charges
3Penalty for late payment of RD installmentPenalty charges to be levied for delayed installments in Recurring Deposit Accounts @ Rs.2/- for Rs.100 p.m. irrespective of periodicity of deposit (Minimum Rs.20/-)Same Charges

Cash Deposit in Current Account*

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Cash deposit in Current Account No chargesNo charges

Payments under CBS other than Parent Branch

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Payments under CBS Other than parent branchCash Payment/Deposits under CBSOther than parent branch customers.No chargesNo charges

Excess Debit Entries Charges in SB Account

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Charges for excess debit entries in SB AccountAfter 30 Manual Debit entries per half year, Rs.5/- per entryshould be debited by system,No charges

Saving/Current Account->Cheque Book Charges

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Cheque Book charges Saving Bank A/cOne cheque book containing 20 leaves free per half year Rs.2.50/- per leaf for extra cheque.Same charges
2Cheque Book chargesCurrent A/cNo free cheque book is to be issued. Rs.3.00/- per leaf for each cheque.Same charges

Saving/Current Account->Minimum Balance Charges

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Maintenanceof Minimum BalanceSaving Bank DepositsThe Customer who does not maintain minimum balance of Rs.500/- and Rs.1000/- withcheque book facility in his account the service charges shall be levied atthe following rates per month:Rs.100/- per month, will be debited every month.No charges for Senior Citizens.No charges
2Maintenanceof Minimum Balance Current AccountMin. balance Rs.5000/- is to be maintained.Rs.300/- per month, will be debited every month for non-maintenance ofminimum balance.Same Charges

Account Statement and Duplicate Pass Book Charges

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Statement of account All types of accounts.One statement for current month and proceeding month is free.Rs.50/- per statement for other months of current financial year.Rs.100/- per statement for proceeding financial years.No service charges for statement through own registered E-Mail.No charges
2Duplicate Pass BookFirst Pass-Book free.Additional passbooks on completion of previous passbook is also free.Rs.100/- for issuing duplicate passbook on request.Same charges

SAFE Custody and Locker Rent Charges

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)ChargesApplicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1SAFE CUSTODY CHARGESCharges for sealed cover/envolpe is Rs.300/- per month for per cover/ envolpe.Charges for a box is Rs.600/- per month for per box.Same Charges
2LOCKER RENTSmall Locker900/- p.a.Concession of 50% charges in Locker rent. All other charges will remain same.
Medium Locker1500/-p.a.
Big Locker3000/- p.a.
Extra Large Locker5000/-p.a.
No Lien
Note: In case of loss of key of the Lockers, actual expenditure incurred for breaking open the locker and changing the lock by manufacturers of lockers, should be recovered from the account holders. Penalty charges per Quarter or part thereof:
Small LockerRs.100/-
MediumRs.300/-
BigRs.500/-
Extra LargeRs.800/-
* Any default will atract penalty charges for a full quarter.
*The rent should become due w.e.f. 1st of succeeding month, in which the locker is leased out. One month may be allowed for payment of rent due.

Standing Instructions and STOP Payment Instructions

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1STANDING INSTRUCTIONSRejection/Failure charges are Rs.50/- per instruction once during a month.For RD account rejection charges are Rs.25/- per instruction once during a month.No charges
2STOP PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONAll types of accountsPer instrument Rs.100/-andRs.50/- for additional each instrument in a single instance.Same Charges

Issuance/Cancellation of Banker Cheque /Pay Order/DD

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Issuance of Banker cheque/ Pay order/DDUp to Rs.10000/- Rs.50/- Above Rs 10000/- Rs.50/- plus Rs.3/- per thousand for amount above Rs.10000/- Maximum Rs.10000/- Branch Manager is authorized to waive charges to Govt./Semi-Govt./ Cooperative Institutions, having good amount of deposit.Every Staff Member is entitled for one free draft/ payorder of any amount in a month
2Issuance of Duplicate Banker’s cheques/DDsRs.100/-No charges
3Revalidation/Cancellation Of Pay order/DDsRs.50/-No charges

Cheques/ECS- Outward Inward

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Outward Cheques/Bills returned unpaidCharges for outward Cheques/Bills Clearing Returns, outward loan Cheques return. Rs.100/- per instrumentSame Charges
2Inward Cheques/Bills return unpaidRs.100/- per instrument.Same Charges
3ECS outward and inward clearing returnRs.100/- per instrumentSame charges

Collection of Outstation Cheques/Bills

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Collection of Outstation ChequesUp to Rs. 5000/- Rs 25/- From Rs 5001/- to Rs 10000/- Rs.50/- From Rs10000/- to Rs 100000/ Rs 100 Above Rs100000/- Rs150/- Above charges are per instrument.Same charges
2Collection of BillsUp to Rs. 10000 Rs. 50/- plus Postal charges Rs. 10001 and above Rs.6/- per thousand, Min 100/- and Max. 12000/- plus postage. No collection charges to be levied for collection of local cheques/drafts. However, out of pocket expenses be recovered in full. Collection charges in cases of outstation cheques/bills should be levied on the gross amount of instrument. Further, No charges to be taken from Senior Citizens/pensioners for collection of pension up to Rs 10000/-Same charges

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