10 April 2008
THERE IS NO EXEMPTION UNDER 80C FOR INTEREST ON BANK FIXED DEPOSITS IRRESPECTIVE OF THE PERIOD OF DEPOSIT. WHAT IS EXEMPTED UNDER 80 C IS DEPOSIT ITSELF IF MADE FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS IN ANY SCHEDULED BANK PROVIDED THE BANK GIVES A CERTIFICATE TO THAT EFFECT.USUALLY SUCH DEPOSITS QUALIFYING FOR 80 C EXEMPTION ARE CALLED TAX SAVER DEPOSITS. R.V.RAO