(5)In case of an investor in the aforesaid bond being a non-resident, the original or initial maturity of bond, at time of first investment by such non-resident investor, shall not be less than a period of five years :[***] [Omitted 'Proviso' by Notification No. G.S.R. 661(E), dated 16.9.2019 (w.e.f. 16.3.1962).]
