Tax Saving FD - Bank Merger

I opened a Tax Saving FD in Bank A last year,. I deposited Rs 1.5 lakh in good faith and with full knowledge that I cannot touch it for 5 years.

But now, my Bank A is going to merge with Bank B. As a result, my FD and savings account will be transferred to Bank B.

But I do not want to have anything to do with Bank B. 

Do I have any options here regards the Tax Saving FD?

Can I transfer it to Bank C? Or close the FD?

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Quick Summary
A user opened a Tax Saving FD with Bank A, depositing the maximum allowed amount. Now that Bank A is merging with Bank B, they are concerned about their FD. They want to know if they can transfer the FD to a different bank or close it without penalty, especially since they no longer wish to bank with the merged entity.

If possible transfer to Bank C .

Else withdraw and pay tax

More than happy to do either! Is either allowed?

Need to check whether withdrawal is allowed by bank during lock in period of 5 years.Confirm with bank once .

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