Post Office Form 14 (Letter of disclaimer) from Download

Post Office Form 14 (Letter of disclaimer)

This document is Form 14 (Letter of Disclaimer), governed by Rule 15 of the Government Savings Promotion Rules, 2018 (10000ut0ux… p. 1). It is used when legal heirs choose to give up their claim to a deceased depositor’s account in favour of one specific claimant (10000ut0ux… p. 1).

Here are the key points of the form:

📋 Purpose and Declaration

Relinquishing Claims: Legal heirs use this form to formally give up all rights to the deceased person’s remaining funds (10000ut0ux… p. 1).
Intestate Declaration: The heirs declare that the depositor died “intestate,” meaning they passed away without leaving a valid will (10000ut0ux… p. 1).
Single Claimant Choice: The document names one specific individual (and clarifies their relationship) who is authorized to receive the money (10000ut0ux… p. 1).

💰 Account and Financial Details

Total Balance: The exact amount of money remaining in the deceased person’s account must be specified (10000ut0ux… p. 1).
Account Specifics: The specific Post Office savings account number must be listed (10000ut0ux… p. 1).
Interest Coverage: The waiver automatically covers both the main account balance and any interest added later (10000ut0ux… p. 1).

✍️ Legal Validation Requirements

Multiple Signatures: Every relinquishing heir must sign the document as a “deponent” (10000ut0ux… p. 1).
Identity Verification: A known witness must sign a statement confirming they personally know the heirs and saw them sign the form (10000ut0ux… p. 1).
Official Attestation: The entire form must be officially stamped and signed by an Oath Commissioner or Notary Public to be legally valid (10000ut0ux… p. 1).