How many times can I extend my PPF account?

I had already extended my Public Provident Fund (PPF) account for five years once. It is maturing on 31.3.2016. Can I extend it once again or twice (in 2021) for a block of 5 years?
- Neena Agarwal

You can extend your Public Provident Fund (PPF) account on maturity after 15 years by a block period of five years with or without making further contributions. You can extend it by a block of five years at a time as many times as you want as there is no limit on the number of times you can extend your PPF account.

This article was originally published on March 29, 2016.