NRI – Resident savings account and PPF investments ?

I read your article

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I have following questions :

1) PPF : can I continue to invest in PPF ?

As per RBI FAQ :http://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/FAQView.aspx?Id=52

Note : NRIs are not permitted to invest in small savings or Public Provident Fund (PPF).

It clearly says not permitted . Can you please point me to the literature which says we can .

2) Existing Savings accounts : Can I still maintain them ?  I am having stocks which I don’t plan to sell for next 5-6 years and I get dividend from them.

Is it illegal to not inform banks to convert into NRO accounts ?