SCSS death closure can be done only at HO. When death is reported, first date of death is to be entered in CIF Modification menu and verified by the Supervisor. After sanction of death claim case, account closure form along with Passbook is to be sent to HO (if account stands at SO). Only Supervisor of HPO can close the account by following the process given below and Postmaster of HPO has to verify the transaction:-

At Head Post Office (HPO)

DOP Finacle Menu : HINTTM
  1. Supervisor has to invoke HINTTM menu and give the SCSS account number.
  2. Choose SBRATE and give start date as Date of death.
  3. Same has to be verified by the Same Menu. 
Note : SCSS Interest Given to the customer until date of death. after date of death to Closure date only SB rate will be given to customer. 
After HINTTM verification, user can invoke HCAACTD and system will automatically change the closure value date and user has to apply mind and change the reason code as "DEATH" to ensure no penalty is applied to this account.
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