Kerala lottery is a popular government-run lottery system in India that offers various prize amounts to winners. To claim your Kerala lottery prize money, you need to follow specific procedures based on the prize amount.
For small prizes up to Rs. 5,000, you can claim your winnings from any authorized lottery ticket dealer in Kerala. Simply present your winning ticket along with valid identification proof.
For larger prizes above Rs. 5,000, you must visit the Kerala Lottery Department office in Thiruvananthapuram. You need to submit the original winning ticket, a claim form, identity proof, address proof, and passport-sized photographs.
The Kerala State Lotteries Department conducts weekly draws for various lottery schemes like Win-Win, Sthree Sakthi, Akshaya, Karunya Plus, and other seasonal lotteries. Each lottery has different prize structures and claiming procedures.
Indian lottery winners should be aware that prize money above Rs. 10,000 is subject to Tax Deducted at Source （TDS） as per Indian income tax regulations. The current TDS rate for lottery winnings is 30% plus applicable cess.
It\“s important to verify your ticket numbers through official Kerala Lottery results published in newspapers or on the government website. Always keep your lottery tickets safe and claim your prize within 30 days from the draw date. |
