(1) A minor on whose behalf an account has been opened may, on his attaining majority,-
(a) continue the account for full maturity period, or the maturity period as extended under sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 6, or for a further period under paragraph 10 or paragraph 11, as the case may be; or
(b) if he does not continue the account any longer, claim proportionate amount as specified in sub-paragraph
(1) of paragraph 9 on expiry of maturity period, or the amount due under sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 10 or sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 11, as the case may be.
(2) The minor who exercises the option to continue the account under clause (a) of sub-paragraph (1) shall complete due diligence process and, give a declaration as follows:
“I hereby declare that the General Rules and the National Savings Recurring Deposit Scheme, 2019 have been read by/to me and I accept the said rules and the scheme and all such amendments thereto as may be issued from time to time as binding on me”.