The amount for which a single money order may be issued shall not exceed Rs. 5,000 and shall not include a fraction of a rupee;Provided that the amount for which a single money order under National Social Assistance Programme can be issued shall not exceed Rs. 10,000/-:Provided further that a money order transmitted through electronic data communication process may be issued for an amount not exceeding rupees one crore.Provided also that, money order not exceeding Rs. 5000 transmitted electronically, that is to say by an 'eMO, shall for all practical purposes be understood or treated as on ordinary money order.Vide GSR 864 (E) dated 18th December 2008
