Ppf & income tax

ashwani (na) (210 Points)

17 November 2016  

Respected Sir/Madam, I have a PPF A/c Kindly let me know that if i deposit money 31 March so shall i eligible fot tax deduction u/s 80 C ? And will i get interest on such an amount deposited from next financial year starting from 1 st April in the same year.

Or it will not be eligible for interest as deposited during previous year ?