Kerala Sthree Sakthi SS-540 Lottery Result 6 Oct 2026: Prize List, Tax and Claim Guide

Draw details

The Kerala State Lottery Department conducted the Sthree Sakthi SS-540 draw on Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 3 pm IST at Gorky Bhavan near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram (source).

Prize breakdown

• First prize: ₹1 crore for ticket number SL 723487.
• Consolation prize: ₹5 000 for any other series carrying the same six‑digit number.
• Second prize: ₹30 lakh for ticket SD 686281.
• Third prize: ₹5 lakh for ticket SK 300877.
• Fourth to ninth prizes are listed in the official result sheet.

Tax implications and net payout

The first prize attracts a 30 % tax deducted at source, reducing the amount payable to approximately ₹70 lakh (source). Lower‑tier prizes are also taxable under Indian income‑tax rules, but the department typically deducts tax only on the top award; winners should verify the exact amount with a tax adviser.

How to claim the prize

1. Verify your ticket number and series against the official Kerala Government Gazette or the department’s result sheet.
2. Sign the reverse of the ticket as a precaution.
3. Submit the original ticket together with a valid ID (Aadhaar or PAN) to the Directorate of State Lotteries, an authorised lottery office, or through a nationalised or scheduled bank via insured registered post (source).
4. Claims must be lodged within 30 days of the draw date; after verification the net amount after tax is disbursed.

Verification and precautions

Participants should cross‑check their ticket number and series with the official Kerala Government Gazette or the department’s result sheet, as matching only the six‑digit number may not be sufficient for every prize category (source). Winners are advised to keep the original ticket safe and undamaged, sign the reverse after verification, and avoid handing it to unauthorised individuals. For higher‑value prizes, the claim process includes verification at authorised lottery offices, district lottery offices or the Directorate of State Lotteries, where the original ticket and a valid ID (Aadhaar or PAN) must be submitted.

The consolation prize of ₹5 000 is payable to any ticket that carries the same six‑digit number (723487) in a different series, giving additional winners a smaller but guaranteed reward.

Why the result trended in India

Google Trends India recorded a rise in searches for “ss540” with approximately 1 000 searches and a growth of 200 % in the past 24 hours (source). The announcement of a ₹1 crore first prize, the clear notice of a 30 % tax deduction and the short 30‑day claim window prompted many users to look up the winning ticket number and the claim procedure, which drove the search surge.