Deduction u/s 80c (recurring deposit in post office)

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Bala. (Querist)
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18 February 2013 Dear all
I like to know about the deduction U/S 80c,

Recurring deposit in post office is eligible u/s 80c or not?
Recurring deposit is in the name of spouse of the assessee is eligible to the assessee?

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CA PARAS BAFNA (Expert)
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18 February 2013 RD in post office is not eligible for Section 80C.

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PARAS CHHAJED

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24 September 2021 Please refer
https://www.paisabazaar.com/saving-schemes/top-5-post-office-schemes-under-section-80c-benefits/comment-page-1/#comment-37263

This policy bazar site shows that deduction u/s 80C is available against deposit in 5 year Post Office Recurring Deposit, but I could not find relevant notification. Please share if someone has the relevant notification.