Q: it was withdrawn effective from 13.02.2006 -- where i can get such updates
A: Yes, now 5% Bonus is admissible on maturity of the deposit under MIS But the interest rate is unchanged(8 and half p.a) which is much lower than that available in Bank . Post Office MIS (Interest) benefit is much less than bank even taking in to account the Bonus. What more updates you want ? However you may contact Post master of your nearby Post.Office or any private agent . The fresh depositor will get 1% and for renewal 1/2% commission. I am not sure whether your agents allows this commission or not, generally they allow, atleast I got this commission.