Kerala Lottery Result: How to Claim Prizes for Karunya Plus KN-642 and Sthree Sakthi SS-538

Latest Kerala Lottery Results and Winners

Recent draws by the Kerala State Lottery Department have seen significant payouts, with top prizes reaching ₹1 crore. On 24 September 2026, the Karunya Plus KN-642 draw awarded its first prize of ₹1 crore to ticket number PU 614457 (Source 1). Other major winners in this draw included ticket PN 689005 for the second prize (₹30 lakh) and PO 802533 for the third prize (₹5 lakh).

Earlier, on 22 September 2026, the Sthree Sakthi SS-538 draw saw ticket SD 945712 from Thirur claim the ₹1 crore top prize (Source 2). The second prize of ₹30 lakh went to SJ 395977, while SJ 290795 secured the third prize of ₹5 lakh.

Prize Claim Process and Eligibility

The method for claiming a lottery result depends entirely on the prize amount. Small winnings are processed quickly at retail points, while larger sums require formal government verification.

• Prizes up to ₹5,000: These can be claimed directly through authorized Kerala lottery shops (Source 2).
• Prizes above ₹5,000: Winners must submit the original ticket and a valid identity proof (such as a PAN card or Aadhaar) to a government lottery office or a scheduled bank (Source 1).
• First and Second Prizes: These high-value claims require surrendering the ticket to the Director of State Lotteries, either in person or via insured registered post (Source 1).

Critical Deadline: All prize claims must be submitted within 30 days of the draw date. The department does not accept late submissions (Source 1).

Understanding Net Payouts: Taxes and Commissions

It is important for winners to distinguish between the advertised prize and the actual amount credited to their account. Lottery winnings in Kerala are subject to mandatory deductions at the source.

Deduction Type	Rate	Notes
Income Tax	30%	Applied to all major winnings (Source 1).
Agent Commission	12%	Mentioned specifically for the Sthree Sakthi draw (Source 2).

For example, a ₹1 crore winner would not receive the full amount; after a 30% tax deduction, the base amount is reduced significantly before any other applicable commissions are subtracted.

Verification and Safety Tips

To avoid fraud or errors from unofficial websites, winners should always verify their ticket numbers against the official Kerala Government Gazette. This is the only legally recognized record of the lottery result. Keep the original physical ticket safe, as it is the primary document required for any claim.