Can Sukanya Samridhi Yojna (SSY) account be closed before maturity?
- In the event of death of the account holder.
- in case of extreme compassionate grounds such as medical support in life-threatening diseases of the account holder or death of the guardian that the operation or continuation of the account is causing undue hardship to the account holder.
Provided that no premature closure of an account under this sub-paragraph shall be made before completion of five years from the date of opening of the account.