No, as an investor, you do not have to pay any charges, fees, brokerage and commission to the broker for investing in 54EC IRFC-REC-PFC Capital Gain Bonds. The brokerage for these bonds is paid by IRFC-REC-PFC Capital Gain Bonds to the broker and also it is typically a fixed percentage of the invested amount (e.g. 0.05%, very negligible). Therefore when dealing with a broker you can inquire about the services provided rather than focusing on brokerage or commission charges. (Do not beg).
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