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Nov 10, 2006
TDS on interest payable under Senior Citizens Savings Scheme, 2004
RBI/ 2006-07/ 171 Ref. No. DGBA.CDD. No. H- 7667 / 15.15.001 / 2006-07November 10, 2006 The General Manager Government Accounts Department, Head Office State Bank of India / State Bank of Indore / State Bank of Patiala State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur / State Bank of Saurashtra State Bank of Travancore / State Bank of Hyderabad / State Bank of Mysore Allahabad Bank / Bank of Baroda / Bank of India / Bank of Maharashtra/ Canara Bank / Central Bank of India / Corporat
RBI/ 2006-07/ 171 Ref. No. DGBA.CDD. No. H- 7667 / 15.15.001 / 2006-07November 10, 2006 The General Manager Government Accounts Department, Head Office State Bank of India / State Bank of Indore / State Bank of Patiala State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur / State Bank of Saurashtra State Bank of Travancore / State Bank of Hyderabad / State Bank of Mysore Allahabad Bank / Bank of Baroda / Bank of India / Bank of Maharashtra/ Canara Bank / Central Bank of India / Corporat
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Nov 03, 2006
Guidelines on Managing Risks and Code of Conduct in Outsourcing of Financial Services by banks
RBI/2006/167 DBOD.NO.BP. 40/ 21.04.158/ 2006-07 November 3, 2006 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Guidelines on Managing Risks and Code of Conduct in Outsourcing of Financial Services by banks In view of the extensive use of outsourcing by banks, Reserve Bank had issued draft guidelines on 6th December 2005 for laying down a framework for managing the attendant risks in outsourcing. On the basis of the suggestions received from all concerned, t
RBI/2006/167 DBOD.NO.BP. 40/ 21.04.158/ 2006-07 November 3, 2006 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Guidelines on Managing Risks and Code of Conduct in Outsourcing of Financial Services by banks In view of the extensive use of outsourcing by banks, Reserve Bank had issued draft guidelines on 6th December 2005 for laying down a framework for managing the attendant risks in outsourcing. On the basis of the suggestions received from all concerned, t
Oct 11, 2006
Customer Service- Non issuance of passbooks to SB Account-holders (Individuals)-StCBs/DCCBs
RBI/2006-07/147 RPCD.CO.RF.BC 28/07.40.06/2006-07 October 11, 2006All State and District Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs/DCCBs)Dear Sir,Customer Service- Non issuance of passbooks to Savings Bank Account-holders (Individuals) As you are aware, a passbook is a ready reckoner of transactions and being handy and compact, is far more convenient to the small customer than a statement of account which has some inherent difficulties viz need of filing, tallying of opening
RBI/2006-07/147 RPCD.CO.RF.BC 28/07.40.06/2006-07 October 11, 2006All State and District Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs/DCCBs)Dear Sir,Customer Service- Non issuance of passbooks to Savings Bank Account-holders (Individuals) As you are aware, a passbook is a ready reckoner of transactions and being handy and compact, is far more convenient to the small customer than a statement of account which has some inherent difficulties viz need of filing, tallying of opening
Oct 06, 2006
Address / Telephone Number of the Branch in Pass Books / Statement of Accounts - UCBs
RBI / 2006-07 / 143 UBD.CO. BPD .Cir No. 12 /09.39.000/ 2006-07 October 6, 2006The Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam,Address / Telephone Number of the Branch in Pass Books / Statement of Accounts - UCBsIn order to improve the quality of service available to customers in branches, it would be useful if the address / telephone number of the branch is mentioned on the Pass Books / Statement of Accounts.2. Banks are therefor
RBI / 2006-07 / 143 UBD.CO. BPD .Cir No. 12 /09.39.000/ 2006-07 October 6, 2006The Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam,Address / Telephone Number of the Branch in Pass Books / Statement of Accounts - UCBsIn order to improve the quality of service available to customers in branches, it would be useful if the address / telephone number of the branch is mentioned on the Pass Books / Statement of Accounts.2. Banks are therefor
Oct 04, 2006
Customer Service - Non-issuance of Passbooks to Savings Bank Accountholders (Individuals)
RBI /2006-07/139 DBOD.No.Leg.BC.32 /09.07.005/2006-07October 4, 2006To All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)Dear Sir, Customer Service – Non-issuance of Passbooks to Savings Bank Accountholders (Individuals)We have been receiving representations from customers including senior citizens' associations that many banks have discontinued issuing pass books to Savings Bank Account holders (Individuals). It has also been pointed out that this decision of discontinu
RBI /2006-07/139 DBOD.No.Leg.BC.32 /09.07.005/2006-07October 4, 2006To All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)Dear Sir, Customer Service – Non-issuance of Passbooks to Savings Bank Accountholders (Individuals)We have been receiving representations from customers including senior citizens' associations that many banks have discontinued issuing pass books to Savings Bank Account holders (Individuals). It has also been pointed out that this decision of discontinu
Sep 22, 2006
Address, telephone number of the Branch in passbooks/statements of account
RBI/2006-07/134 RPCD.RF.BC. 26/07.40.06/2006-07September 22, 2006All State and District Central Co-operative BanksDear Sir, Address, telephone number of the Branch in passbooks/statements of accountIn order to improve the quality of service available to customers in branches, it would be useful if the address and telephone number of the branch are mentioned on the passbooks/statements of account. 2. Banks are, therefore, advised to ensure that full address and telepho
RBI/2006-07/134 RPCD.RF.BC. 26/07.40.06/2006-07September 22, 2006All State and District Central Co-operative BanksDear Sir, Address, telephone number of the Branch in passbooks/statements of accountIn order to improve the quality of service available to customers in branches, it would be useful if the address and telephone number of the branch are mentioned on the passbooks/statements of account. 2. Banks are, therefore, advised to ensure that full address and telepho
Sep 15, 2006
Address/Telephone Number of the Branch in Pass Books / Statement of Accounts-Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
RBI/2006-07/128 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No./25/03.05.28A/2006-07 September 15, 2006 The Chairmen Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)Dear SirAddress / Telephone Number of the Branch in Pass Books / Statement of Accounts-Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)In order to improve the quality of service available to customers in branches, it would be useful if the address / telephone number of the branch is mentioned on the Pass Books / Statement of Accounts. 2. RRBs are therefore advised to ensure t
RBI/2006-07/128 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No./25/03.05.28A/2006-07 September 15, 2006 The Chairmen Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)Dear SirAddress / Telephone Number of the Branch in Pass Books / Statement of Accounts-Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)In order to improve the quality of service available to customers in branches, it would be useful if the address / telephone number of the branch is mentioned on the Pass Books / Statement of Accounts. 2. RRBs are therefore advised to ensure t
Sep 01, 2006
Address / Telephone Number of the Branch in Pass Books / Statement of Accounts
RBI/2006-07/123 DBOD.No.Leg. BC.28 /09.07.005/2006-07September 1, 2006To All the Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)Dear Sir, Address / Telephone Number of the Branch in Pass Books / Statement of Accounts In order to improve the quality of service available to customers in branches, it would be useful if the address / telephone number of the branch is mentioned on the Pass Books / Statement of Accounts. 2. Banks are therefore advised to ensure that full addres
RBI/2006-07/123 DBOD.No.Leg. BC.28 /09.07.005/2006-07September 1, 2006To All the Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)Dear Sir, Address / Telephone Number of the Branch in Pass Books / Statement of Accounts In order to improve the quality of service available to customers in branches, it would be useful if the address / telephone number of the branch is mentioned on the Pass Books / Statement of Accounts. 2. Banks are therefore advised to ensure that full addres
Aug 24, 2006
Payment of half-yearly interest / principal of Relief / Savings Bonds to investors at a place of their choice
RBI/2006-07/117 Ref. DGBA.CDD. No.H-3253/13.01.299/2006-07August 24, 2006 Bhadra 2, 1928 (S)The Chairman / Managing Director State Bank of India / Associate Banks / 17 Nationalised Banks / HDFC Bank Ltd., / ICICI Bank Ltd., IDBI Ltd. / UTI Bank Ltd. Stock Holding Corporation of India LtdDear Sir, Payment of half-yearly interest / principal of Relief / Savings Bonds to investors at a place of their choice. As you are aware, Agency Banks normally pay half-yearly interes
RBI/2006-07/117 Ref. DGBA.CDD. No.H-3253/13.01.299/2006-07August 24, 2006 Bhadra 2, 1928 (S)The Chairman / Managing Director State Bank of India / Associate Banks / 17 Nationalised Banks / HDFC Bank Ltd., / ICICI Bank Ltd., IDBI Ltd. / UTI Bank Ltd. Stock Holding Corporation of India LtdDear Sir, Payment of half-yearly interest / principal of Relief / Savings Bonds to investors at a place of their choice. As you are aware, Agency Banks normally pay half-yearly interes
Aug 23, 2006
Master Circular on Maintenance of Deposit Accounts - UCBs
RBI/2006-07/114 UBD.BPD(PCB) MC.No: 11 /13.01.000/2006-07 August 23, 2006Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks@@NBSP@@Dear Sir,Master Circular on Maintenance of Deposit Accounts - UCBs Please refer to our Master Circular UBD BPD (PCB) MC.No.9/13.01.00/2004-05 dated August 11, 2005 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/guidelines on the
RBI/2006-07/114 UBD.BPD(PCB) MC.No: 11 /13.01.000/2006-07 August 23, 2006Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks@@NBSP@@Dear Sir,Master Circular on Maintenance of Deposit Accounts - UCBs Please refer to our Master Circular UBD BPD (PCB) MC.No.9/13.01.00/2004-05 dated August 11, 2005 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/guidelines on the
Jul 28, 2006
Maintenance of collateral by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) for transactions in derivative segment
RBI/2006-07/92 A.P.( DIR Series) Circular No. 4 July 28, 2006 ToAll Category - I Authorised Dealer BanksMadam / Sir,Maintenance of collateral by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) for transactions in derivative segmentAttention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD) banks is invited to Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Any Foreign Security) Regulations, 2004 notified vide Notification No. FEMA 120/ RB-2004 dated July 7, 2004 and Foreign Exchange Mana
RBI/2006-07/92 A.P.( DIR Series) Circular No. 4 July 28, 2006 ToAll Category - I Authorised Dealer BanksMadam / Sir,Maintenance of collateral by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) for transactions in derivative segmentAttention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD) banks is invited to Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Any Foreign Security) Regulations, 2004 notified vide Notification No. FEMA 120/ RB-2004 dated July 7, 2004 and Foreign Exchange Mana
Jul 28, 2006
Master Circular - Facility for Exchange of Notes and Coins
RBI No. 93/2006-07 DCM (NE) No.732/08.07.18/2002-03 28 July 2006The Chairman & Managing Director of All Public Sector and Private Sector Banks, Foreign Banks and State Cooperative Banks. Madam / Dear Sir, Master Circular - Facility for Exchange of Notes and Coins Please refer to the Master Circular pertaining to the facility for exchange of notes and coins issued vide our letter DCM (NE) No. G-2/08.07.18/2002-03 dated July 5, 2002. Pursuant to the changes brought
RBI No. 93/2006-07 DCM (NE) No.732/08.07.18/2002-03 28 July 2006The Chairman & Managing Director of All Public Sector and Private Sector Banks, Foreign Banks and State Cooperative Banks. Madam / Dear Sir, Master Circular - Facility for Exchange of Notes and Coins Please refer to the Master Circular pertaining to the facility for exchange of notes and coins issued vide our letter DCM (NE) No. G-2/08.07.18/2002-03 dated July 5, 2002. Pursuant to the changes brought
Jul 20, 2006
Annual Policy Statement for the year 2006-07-Fair Practices Code- Display of Bank Charges
RBI/2006-07/79 CSD.BOS.5/13.33.01/2005-06 July 20, 2006The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, All Commercial Banks (Including RRBs).Dear Sir/Madam, Annual Policy Statement for the year 2006-07-Fair Practices Code- Display of Bank Charges Please refer to our circular RPCD.BOS.81/13.33.01/2005-06 dated May 16, 2006 on the captioned subject advising you to display and update, on your website, the details of certain service charges. In continuation of the
RBI/2006-07/79 CSD.BOS.5/13.33.01/2005-06 July 20, 2006The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, All Commercial Banks (Including RRBs).Dear Sir/Madam, Annual Policy Statement for the year 2006-07-Fair Practices Code- Display of Bank Charges Please refer to our circular RPCD.BOS.81/13.33.01/2005-06 dated May 16, 2006 on the captioned subject advising you to display and update, on your website, the details of certain service charges. In continuation of the
Jun 06, 2006
Opening of savings bank accounts in the name of certain bodies/organisations
RBI/2005-06/399 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No 87/07.38.01/2005-06 June 6, 2006All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Opening of savings bank accounts in the name of certain bodies/organisations Please refer to our Circular RPCD No. RF.Dir. BC. 30/07.38.01/2000-01 dated October 17, 2000, permitting banks to open savings bank accounts in the name of Government departments/bodies/agencies in respect of grants/subsidies released for implementation of various progr
RBI/2005-06/399 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No 87/07.38.01/2005-06 June 6, 2006All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Opening of savings bank accounts in the name of certain bodies/organisations Please refer to our Circular RPCD No. RF.Dir. BC. 30/07.38.01/2000-01 dated October 17, 2000, permitting banks to open savings bank accounts in the name of Government departments/bodies/agencies in respect of grants/subsidies released for implementation of various progr
May 26, 2006
UCBs advised to display Service Charges in their branches/on Website
RBI/ 2005-06/392 UBD. (PCB).Cir.No.54/09.39.000/05-06 May 26, 2006The Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban Co-operative Banks)Dear Sir/Madam, Annual Policy Statement for the year 2006-07- Fair Practices Code- Display of Bank Charges-UCBs Please refer to the paragraph 162 of the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2006-07, a copy of which is enclosed.2. As per extant instructions, the decision to prescribe service charges is left to the discretion of the Boa
RBI/ 2005-06/392 UBD. (PCB).Cir.No.54/09.39.000/05-06 May 26, 2006The Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban Co-operative Banks)Dear Sir/Madam, Annual Policy Statement for the year 2006-07- Fair Practices Code- Display of Bank Charges-UCBs Please refer to the paragraph 162 of the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2006-07, a copy of which is enclosed.2. As per extant instructions, the decision to prescribe service charges is left to the discretion of the Boa
Mar 22, 2006
Financial Inclusion by Extension of Banking Services - Use of Business Facilitators and Correspondents
RBI/2005-06/331 DBOD.No.BL.BC. 72/22.01.009/2005-2006 March 22, 2006 Chaitra 01, 1928 (S) The Chairmen & CEOs (All Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks) Dear Sir, Financial Inclusion@@NBSP@@by Extension of Banking Services - Use of@@NBSP@@Business Facilitators and Correspondents Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.BL.BC. 58/22.01.001/2005-2006 dated January 25, 2006 on the above subject.2. In terms of the above circular,
RBI/2005-06/331 DBOD.No.BL.BC. 72/22.01.009/2005-2006 March 22, 2006 Chaitra 01, 1928 (S) The Chairmen & CEOs (All Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks) Dear Sir, Financial Inclusion@@NBSP@@by Extension of Banking Services - Use of@@NBSP@@Business Facilitators and Correspondents Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.BL.BC. 58/22.01.001/2005-2006 dated January 25, 2006 on the above subject.2. In terms of the above circular,
Mar 07, 2006
Know Your Customer Guidelines- Anti-Money Laundering Standards
RBI/2005-06/317 DNBS.PD. CC No. 64 /03.10.042/2005-06March 7 , 2006 All Non-Banking Financial Companies, Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies, and Residuary Non-Banking CompaniesDear Sir, Know Your Customer Guidelines- Anti-Money Laundering Standards Please refer to our circular DNBS.(PD). CC.48/10.42/2004-05 dated February 21, 2005 on the above subject. In terms of the above circular, NBFCs were advised to formulate a customer acceptance policy and customer identifica
RBI/2005-06/317 DNBS.PD. CC No. 64 /03.10.042/2005-06March 7 , 2006 All Non-Banking Financial Companies, Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies, and Residuary Non-Banking CompaniesDear Sir, Know Your Customer Guidelines- Anti-Money Laundering Standards Please refer to our circular DNBS.(PD). CC.48/10.42/2004-05 dated February 21, 2005 on the above subject. In terms of the above circular, NBFCs were advised to formulate a customer acceptance policy and customer identifica
Feb 06, 2006
Dearness Relief to Pensioners
RBI/2005-06/296 DGBA.GAD.No. H. 11303 /45.01.003/2005-06 February 06, 2006 Magha 17, 1927 (Saka)All pension paying banks (As per list attached)Dear Sir, Disbursement of pension through Public Sector Banks - payment of Dearness Relief (DR) Reserve Bank has been receiving large number of complaints from pensioners regarding delay in release of Dearness Relief (DR)/other allowances by Agency banks as announced by Government from time to time. 2. In order to obviate the t
RBI/2005-06/296 DGBA.GAD.No. H. 11303 /45.01.003/2005-06 February 06, 2006 Magha 17, 1927 (Saka)All pension paying banks (As per list attached)Dear Sir, Disbursement of pension through Public Sector Banks - payment of Dearness Relief (DR) Reserve Bank has been receiving large number of complaints from pensioners regarding delay in release of Dearness Relief (DR)/other allowances by Agency banks as announced by Government from time to time. 2. In order to obviate the t
Feb 02, 2006
Tender for Competitive Bids
Annexure II For office use only Regn no.The Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, Public Debt Office, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001. Dear Sir, Tender for "7.40 percent Government Stock, 2035" for an aggregate amount of Rs.3,000 crore : Auction to be held on February 7, 2006 Pursuant to Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs Notification F.No.4(2)-W&M/2005(i)dated February 2, 2006 and the tender notice issued by you, I/we, the undersi
Annexure II For office use only Regn no.The Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, Public Debt Office, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001. Dear Sir, Tender for "7.40 percent Government Stock, 2035" for an aggregate amount of Rs.3,000 crore : Auction to be held on February 7, 2006 Pursuant to Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs Notification F.No.4(2)-W&M/2005(i)dated February 2, 2006 and the tender notice issued by you, I/we, the undersi
Jan 23, 2006
Collection of account payee cheque - Prohibition on crediting proceeds to third party account
RBI./2005-06/282 DBOD.BP.BC No. 56 / 21.01.001/ 2005-06 January 23, 2006The Chairmen/Chief Executives of all Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)Dear Sir, Collection of account payee cheque – Prohibition on crediting proceeds to third party account As banks are aware an account payee cheque is required to be collected for the payee constituent. As regards, account payee cheques drawn in favour of banks, it had been indicated, vide our circular DBOD.NO.BC.23/21.01.001/92
RBI./2005-06/282 DBOD.BP.BC No. 56 / 21.01.001/ 2005-06 January 23, 2006The Chairmen/Chief Executives of all Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)Dear Sir, Collection of account payee cheque – Prohibition on crediting proceeds to third party account As banks are aware an account payee cheque is required to be collected for the payee constituent. As regards, account payee cheques drawn in favour of banks, it had been indicated, vide our circular DBOD.NO.BC.23/21.01.001/92
Jan 04, 2006
Tender for Competitive Bids
Annexure II For office use only Regn no.The Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, Public Debt Office, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001. Dear Sir,Tender for "7.40 percent Government Stock, 2035" for an aggregate amount of Rs.4,000 crore : Auction to be held on January 9, 2006 Pursuant to Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs Notification F.No.4(2)-W&M/2005(i)dated January 4, 2006 and the tender notice issued by you, I/we, the undersigne
Annexure II For office use only Regn no.The Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, Public Debt Office, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001. Dear Sir,Tender for "7.40 percent Government Stock, 2035" for an aggregate amount of Rs.4,000 crore : Auction to be held on January 9, 2006 Pursuant to Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs Notification F.No.4(2)-W&M/2005(i)dated January 4, 2006 and the tender notice issued by you, I/we, the undersigne
Dec 30, 2005
RRBs - Financial Inclusion - Trilingual Forms/Brochures/Pamphlets
RBI/2005-06/270 RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.61/03.05.33(F)/2005-06 December 30, 2005 The Chairmen, All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir Financial Inclusion - Trilingual Forms/Brochures/Pamphlets Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.58/03.05.33(F)/2005-06 dated December 27, 2005 wherein Regional Rural Banks were advised to make available a basic banking 'no-frills' account either with 'nil' or very low minimum balance as well as charges that would make such accounts acces
RBI/2005-06/270 RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.61/03.05.33(F)/2005-06 December 30, 2005 The Chairmen, All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir Financial Inclusion - Trilingual Forms/Brochures/Pamphlets Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.58/03.05.33(F)/2005-06 dated December 27, 2005 wherein Regional Rural Banks were advised to make available a basic banking 'no-frills' account either with 'nil' or very low minimum balance as well as charges that would make such accounts acces
Dec 30, 2005
STCBs/DCCBs - Financial Inclusion - Trilingual Forms / Brochures / Pamphlets
RBI /2005-06/269 RPCD.RF.BC.60/07.38.01/2005-06 December 30, 2005All State and District Central Co-operative BanksDear Sir Financial Inclusion - Trilingual Forms / Brochures / Pamphlets Please refer to our Circular RPCD.RF.BC.54/07.38.01/2005-06 dated December 13, 2005 wherein banks were advised to make available a basic banking 'no-frills' account either with 'nil' or very low minimum balances as well as charges that would make such accounts accessible to vast sectio
RBI /2005-06/269 RPCD.RF.BC.60/07.38.01/2005-06 December 30, 2005All State and District Central Co-operative BanksDear Sir Financial Inclusion - Trilingual Forms / Brochures / Pamphlets Please refer to our Circular RPCD.RF.BC.54/07.38.01/2005-06 dated December 13, 2005 wherein banks were advised to make available a basic banking 'no-frills' account either with 'nil' or very low minimum balances as well as charges that would make such accounts accessible to vast sectio
Dec 27, 2005
One-Time Settlement Scheme for Small Borrowal Accounts and Eligibility for Fresh Loans
RBI/2005-06/241 RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.56/ 06.02.31/2005-06 December 27, 2005The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including RRBs & LABs)Dear Sir, One-Time Settlement Scheme for Small Borrowal Accounts and Eligibility for Fresh Loans In order to offer small borrowers an opportunity to settle their NPA accounts with banks and become eligible for fresh finance, all scheduled commercial banks (including Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks) a
RBI/2005-06/241 RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.56/ 06.02.31/2005-06 December 27, 2005The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including RRBs & LABs)Dear Sir, One-Time Settlement Scheme for Small Borrowal Accounts and Eligibility for Fresh Loans In order to offer small borrowers an opportunity to settle their NPA accounts with banks and become eligible for fresh finance, all scheduled commercial banks (including Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks) a
Dec 09, 2005
Premature repayment of public deposits or deposits
RBI / 2005-06 / 231 DNBS (PD) C.C. No. 60/ 02.01 / 2005-06 December 9, 2005 To,All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies (MNBCs) and Residuary Non-Banking Companies (RNBCs)Dear Sirs, Premature repayment of public deposits or deposits Please refer to our circular DNBS PD) C.C. No. 44/02.01/2004-05 dated October 5, 2004 on the captioned subject. In paragraph 3(5) of the said circular, it has been provided that all deposit accounts
RBI / 2005-06 / 231 DNBS (PD) C.C. No. 60/ 02.01 / 2005-06 December 9, 2005 To,All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies (MNBCs) and Residuary Non-Banking Companies (RNBCs)Dear Sirs, Premature repayment of public deposits or deposits Please refer to our circular DNBS PD) C.C. No. 44/02.01/2004-05 dated October 5, 2004 on the captioned subject. In paragraph 3(5) of the said circular, it has been provided that all deposit accounts
Nov 21, 2005
Credit Card Operations of banks
RBI / 2005-06 / 211 DBOD.FSD.BC. 49/ 24.01.011/ 2005-06 November 21, 2005 All Commercial Banks / NBFCs (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Credit Card Operations of banks Pursuant to the announcement made in the Annual Policy Statement 2004-05, the Reserve Bank of India had constituted a Working Group on Regulatory Mechanism for Cards. The Group has suggested various regulatory measures aimed at encouraging growth of credit cards in a safe, secure and efficient manner as well
RBI / 2005-06 / 211 DBOD.FSD.BC. 49/ 24.01.011/ 2005-06 November 21, 2005 All Commercial Banks / NBFCs (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Credit Card Operations of banks Pursuant to the announcement made in the Annual Policy Statement 2004-05, the Reserve Bank of India had constituted a Working Group on Regulatory Mechanism for Cards. The Group has suggested various regulatory measures aimed at encouraging growth of credit cards in a safe, secure and efficient manner as well
Nov 11, 2005
Financial Inclusion
RBI/2005-06/204 DBOD.No.Leg.BC. 44/09.07.005/2005-06 November 11, 2005To All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)Dear Sir, Financial Inclusion Please refer to Paragraph 96 of the Mid-term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06. 2. The Annual Policy Statement of April 2005, while recognising the concerns in regard to the banking practices that tend to exclude rather than attract vast sections of population, urged banks to review their existing pr
RBI/2005-06/204 DBOD.No.Leg.BC. 44/09.07.005/2005-06 November 11, 2005To All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)Dear Sir, Financial Inclusion Please refer to Paragraph 96 of the Mid-term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06. 2. The Annual Policy Statement of April 2005, while recognising the concerns in regard to the banking practices that tend to exclude rather than attract vast sections of population, urged banks to review their existing pr
Nov 02, 2005
Advances against Gold Ornaments and Jewellery
RBI/2005-06/196 DBOD.No.IBD.BC. 663 /23.67.001/2005-06 November 2, 2005 The Chairmen and CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir Advances against Gold Ornaments and Jewellery Please refer to our circular DBOD. No. BP.BC. 138/21.01.023/94 dated November 22, 1994 on the captioned subject as also earlier circulars enclosed for ready reference. 2. As you are aware, hallmarking of gold jewellery ensures the quality of gold used in the jewellery as
RBI/2005-06/196 DBOD.No.IBD.BC. 663 /23.67.001/2005-06 November 2, 2005 The Chairmen and CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir Advances against Gold Ornaments and Jewellery Please refer to our circular DBOD. No. BP.BC. 138/21.01.023/94 dated November 22, 1994 on the captioned subject as also earlier circulars enclosed for ready reference. 2. As you are aware, hallmarking of gold jewellery ensures the quality of gold used in the jewellery as
Oct 25, 2005
OLTAS - Drop Box facility for Direct Tax Challans
RBI /2005-06 /188 DGBA. GAD. No.H-412/42.01.034/2005-06 October 25, 2005 Kartika 3, 1927 (S) The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir,OLTAS – Drop Box facility for Direct Tax Challans It has been reported by the Directorate of Income Tax (systems) that a large number of data entry errors are being detected in respect of PAN/TAN under On Line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS). One of the reasons for such er
RBI /2005-06 /188 DGBA. GAD. No.H-412/42.01.034/2005-06 October 25, 2005 Kartika 3, 1927 (S) The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir,OLTAS – Drop Box facility for Direct Tax Challans It has been reported by the Directorate of Income Tax (systems) that a large number of data entry errors are being detected in respect of PAN/TAN under On Line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS). One of the reasons for such er
Oct 06, 2005
Providing E-payment Facilities to Tax Payers
RBI/2005-06/174 DGBA. GAD. No.H 3095/41.07.001/2005-06 October 06, 2005 Chairman & Managing Director/Managing Director All Agency Banks Dear Sir, Conduct of Government business – Providing e-payment facilities to Tax Payers - Guidelines for Internet Banking We have been receiving references from Agency banks seeking our permission for introducing e-payment arrangement for collection of taxes on behalf of Government Departments. 2. In this connection, we feel that
RBI/2005-06/174 DGBA. GAD. No.H 3095/41.07.001/2005-06 October 06, 2005 Chairman & Managing Director/Managing Director All Agency Banks Dear Sir, Conduct of Government business – Providing e-payment facilities to Tax Payers - Guidelines for Internet Banking We have been receiving references from Agency banks seeking our permission for introducing e-payment arrangement for collection of taxes on behalf of Government Departments. 2. In this connection, we feel that
Sep 03, 2005
Guidelines on One-Time Settlement Scheme for SME Accounts
RBI/2005-06/153 RPCD.PLNFS. BC.No.39 / 06.02.31/ 2005-06 September 3, 2005The Chairman/Managing Director All Public Sector BanksDear Sir, Guidelines on One-Time Settlement Scheme for SME Accounts Please refer to Paragraph No. 8 of our circular RPCD. PLNFS.BC. No. 31/06.02.31/2005-06 dated August 19, 2005 and accordingly, a one-time settlement scheme for recovery of NPAs below Rs.10 crore is proposed hereunder which is required to be implemented by all public sector ba
RBI/2005-06/153 RPCD.PLNFS. BC.No.39 / 06.02.31/ 2005-06 September 3, 2005The Chairman/Managing Director All Public Sector BanksDear Sir, Guidelines on One-Time Settlement Scheme for SME Accounts Please refer to Paragraph No. 8 of our circular RPCD. PLNFS.BC. No. 31/06.02.31/2005-06 dated August 19, 2005 and accordingly, a one-time settlement scheme for recovery of NPAs below Rs.10 crore is proposed hereunder which is required to be implemented by all public sector ba
Aug 23, 2005
SCBs - KYC - Anti-Money Laundering Standards
RBI/2005-06/135 DBOD.NO.AML.BC.28 /14.01.001/2005-06 August 23, 2005 The Chief Executives of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,Know Your Customer Guidelines- Anti-Money Laundering StandardsPlease refer to our circular DBOD.NO.AML.BC.58/14.01.001/2004-05 dated November 29, 2004 on the above subject. In terms of the above circular, banks were advised to formulate a customer acceptance policy and customer identification procedure to be followed whil
RBI/2005-06/135 DBOD.NO.AML.BC.28 /14.01.001/2005-06 August 23, 2005 The Chief Executives of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,Know Your Customer Guidelines- Anti-Money Laundering StandardsPlease refer to our circular DBOD.NO.AML.BC.58/14.01.001/2004-05 dated November 29, 2004 on the above subject. In terms of the above circular, banks were advised to formulate a customer acceptance policy and customer identification procedure to be followed whil
Aug 16, 2005
Facilitating opening of bank accounts for flood affected persons
RBI/2005-06/125 RPCD.RF.AML.BC 30/07.40.00 /2005-06 August 16, 2005 All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Facilitating opening of bank accounts for flood affected persons Please refer to our circular RPCD.AML.BC.No. 80/07.40.00/2004-05 dated February 18, 2004 on Know Your Customer Guidelines – Anti-Money Laundering standards. In terms of the above circular, banks were advised to formulate a customer acceptance policy and customer identification p
RBI/2005-06/125 RPCD.RF.AML.BC 30/07.40.00 /2005-06 August 16, 2005 All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Facilitating opening of bank accounts for flood affected persons Please refer to our circular RPCD.AML.BC.No. 80/07.40.00/2004-05 dated February 18, 2004 on Know Your Customer Guidelines – Anti-Money Laundering standards. In terms of the above circular, banks were advised to formulate a customer acceptance policy and customer identification p
Aug 10, 2005
Indian banknotes with additional/new security features
RBI/2005-06/107 DCM (Plg.) No. G 7 /10.01.00/2005-06 August 10, 2005 The Chairman/MD/CMD/CEO Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks, Foreign Banks. Madam/Dear Sir, Indian banknotes with additional/new security features Please refer to our letter RBI/2004-05/458: DCM (Plg) No. G.40/10.01.00/2004-05 dated May 07, 2005, forwarding list of additional/new security features to be incorporated in Indian banknotes and the discussion held in the meeting of the Chairman &
RBI/2005-06/107 DCM (Plg.) No. G 7 /10.01.00/2005-06 August 10, 2005 The Chairman/MD/CMD/CEO Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks, Foreign Banks. Madam/Dear Sir, Indian banknotes with additional/new security features Please refer to our letter RBI/2004-05/458: DCM (Plg) No. G.40/10.01.00/2004-05 dated May 07, 2005, forwarding list of additional/new security features to be incorporated in Indian banknotes and the discussion held in the meeting of the Chairman &
Aug 06, 2005
Tax Counterfoil for Cash Payments/ Debit to A/c. with the designated branch
RBI/2005-06/97 Ref. DGBA.GAD. No.H. 488 /42.01.034 /2005-06 August 6, 2005The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, Tax Counterfoil for Cash Payments/ Debit to A/c. with the designated branch As you are aware, under Online Tax Accounting System (OLTAS), banks are required to deliver taxpayers’ counterfoil across the counter in case of cash payments or where amount is collected by transfer entry in the
RBI/2005-06/97 Ref. DGBA.GAD. No.H. 488 /42.01.034 /2005-06 August 6, 2005The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, Tax Counterfoil for Cash Payments/ Debit to A/c. with the designated branch As you are aware, under Online Tax Accounting System (OLTAS), banks are required to deliver taxpayers’ counterfoil across the counter in case of cash payments or where amount is collected by transfer entry in the
Aug 02, 2005
Facilitating opening of bank accounts for flood affected persons
RBI/2005-06/89 Ref.DBOD.No.AML.BC. 23 /14.01.064 /2005-06 August 2, 2005To The Chief Executives of Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural BanksDear Sirs Facilitating opening of bank accounts for flood affected persons Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.AML.BC.58/14.01.001/2004-05 dated November 29, 2004 on Know Your Customer Guidelines – Anti-Money Laundering standards. In terms of the above circular, banks were advised to formulate a customer acceptanc
RBI/2005-06/89 Ref.DBOD.No.AML.BC. 23 /14.01.064 /2005-06 August 2, 2005To The Chief Executives of Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural BanksDear Sirs Facilitating opening of bank accounts for flood affected persons Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.AML.BC.58/14.01.001/2004-05 dated November 29, 2004 on Know Your Customer Guidelines – Anti-Money Laundering standards. In terms of the above circular, banks were advised to formulate a customer acceptanc
Jul 20, 2005
Internet Banking in India - Guidelines
RBI/2005-06/71 DBOD No. Comp.BC.14/07.03.29/2005-06 July 20, 2005All Scheduled Commercial BanksDear Sir Internet Banking in India – Guidelines Please refer to our circular DBOD No.Comp.BC.130/07.03.23/2000-01 dated June 14, 2001 in terms of which banks were advised to seek prior approval of Reserve Bank of India before offering transactional services on the Internet. The position has since been reviewed and banks are advised that while the offering of Internet Banking
RBI/2005-06/71 DBOD No. Comp.BC.14/07.03.29/2005-06 July 20, 2005All Scheduled Commercial BanksDear Sir Internet Banking in India – Guidelines Please refer to our circular DBOD No.Comp.BC.130/07.03.23/2000-01 dated June 14, 2001 in terms of which banks were advised to seek prior approval of Reserve Bank of India before offering transactional services on the Internet. The position has since been reviewed and banks are advised that while the offering of Internet Banking
Jul 12, 2005
Settlement of claims in respect of deceased depositors - Simplification of Procedure
RBI/2005-06/48 RPCD.CO.RF. BC.No.12/07.38.01/2005-06 July 12, 2005 The Chairmen/CEOs All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir,Settlement of claims in respect of deceased depositors – Simplification of ProcedurePursuant to the announcement in the Mid-Term Review of the Annual Policy of the RBI on November 3, 2003, the Committee on Procedure and Performance Audit on Public Services (CPPAPS) was constituted by the RBI with a view to improving the qualit
RBI/2005-06/48 RPCD.CO.RF. BC.No.12/07.38.01/2005-06 July 12, 2005 The Chairmen/CEOs All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir,Settlement of claims in respect of deceased depositors – Simplification of ProcedurePursuant to the announcement in the Mid-Term Review of the Annual Policy of the RBI on November 3, 2003, the Committee on Procedure and Performance Audit on Public Services (CPPAPS) was constituted by the RBI with a view to improving the qualit
Jun 14, 2005
Use of International Debit Cards/Store Value Cards/Charge Cards/Smart Cards by Resident Indians while on a visit outside India
RBI/2004-05/492 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 46 June 14, 2005 To All banks authorised to deal in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Use of International Debit Cards/Store Value Cards/Charge Cards/Smart Cards by Resident Indians while on a visit outside India Reserve Bank of India has, vide its Notification No. FEMA 15/2000-RB dated 3rd May 2000, notified debit cards, ATM cards or any other instrument that can be used to create a financial liability, as 'currency'. It was
RBI/2004-05/492 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 46 June 14, 2005 To All banks authorised to deal in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Use of International Debit Cards/Store Value Cards/Charge Cards/Smart Cards by Resident Indians while on a visit outside India Reserve Bank of India has, vide its Notification No. FEMA 15/2000-RB dated 3rd May 2000, notified debit cards, ATM cards or any other instrument that can be used to create a financial liability, as 'currency'. It was
Jun 09, 2005
Procedure for settlement of claims relating to Deceased Depositors Simplified
RBI/2004-05/490 DBOD.No.Leg. BC.95 /09.07.005/2004-05 June 09, 2005To The Chairman/CEOs of All the Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)Dear Sir, Settlement of claims in respect of deceased depositors – Simplification of Procedure Pursuant to the announcement in the Mid-Term Review of the Annual Policy of the RBI on November 3, 2003, the Committee on Procedure and Performance Audit on Public Services (CPPAPS) was constituted by the RBI with a view to improving t
RBI/2004-05/490 DBOD.No.Leg. BC.95 /09.07.005/2004-05 June 09, 2005To The Chairman/CEOs of All the Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)Dear Sir, Settlement of claims in respect of deceased depositors – Simplification of Procedure Pursuant to the announcement in the Mid-Term Review of the Annual Policy of the RBI on November 3, 2003, the Committee on Procedure and Performance Audit on Public Services (CPPAPS) was constituted by the RBI with a view to improving t
May 25, 2005
Public Provident Fund Scheme, 1968 - Clarifications
RBI/2004-05/480 Ref.No.CO.DT.15.02.001/H-9844-9866/2004-05 May 25, 2005 Jyeshtha 4, 1927 (S)The General Manager Government Accounts Department State Bank of India and Associate Banks Allahabad Bank / Bank of Baroda / Bank of India / Bank of Maharashtra / Canara Bank / Central Bank of India / Corporation Bank / Dena Bank / Indian Bank / Indian Overseas Bank /Punjab National Bank / Syndicate Bank / UCO Bank / Union Bank of India / United Bank of India / Dear Sir, Public
RBI/2004-05/480 Ref.No.CO.DT.15.02.001/H-9844-9866/2004-05 May 25, 2005 Jyeshtha 4, 1927 (S)The General Manager Government Accounts Department State Bank of India and Associate Banks Allahabad Bank / Bank of Baroda / Bank of India / Bank of Maharashtra / Canara Bank / Central Bank of India / Corporation Bank / Dena Bank / Indian Bank / Indian Overseas Bank /Punjab National Bank / Syndicate Bank / UCO Bank / Union Bank of India / United Bank of India / Dear Sir, Public
May 07, 2005
Indian banknotes with additional/revised security features
RBI/2004-05/458DCM (Plg.)No.G 40/10.01.00/2004-05 May 07, 2005 The Chairman/MD/ CMD/ CEO Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks, Foreign Banks. Madam/Dear Sir, Indian banknotes with additional/revised security features In the wake of increasing circulation of high quality counterfeit notes, particularly, Rs.100 and Rs.500 denominations, the Government of India had constituted a High Level Committee to consider strengthening the security features in our banknotes. T
RBI/2004-05/458DCM (Plg.)No.G 40/10.01.00/2004-05 May 07, 2005 The Chairman/MD/ CMD/ CEO Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks, Foreign Banks. Madam/Dear Sir, Indian banknotes with additional/revised security features In the wake of increasing circulation of high quality counterfeit notes, particularly, Rs.100 and Rs.500 denominations, the Government of India had constituted a High Level Committee to consider strengthening the security features in our banknotes. T
Apr 30, 2005
Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Door-step banking
RBI/2004-05/449DBOD.No.BL.BC.86/22.01.001/2004-05 April 30, 2005 Vaishakha 10, 1927 (S)All scheduled commercial banks. (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir,Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Door-step bankingPlease refer to our circular DBOD.No.BL.BC.42/C-168-83 dated May 24, 1983 (copy enclosed), wherein banks were advised not to extend any banking facilities at the premises of their customers, without obtaining the required permission from Reserve Bank of India.
RBI/2004-05/449DBOD.No.BL.BC.86/22.01.001/2004-05 April 30, 2005 Vaishakha 10, 1927 (S)All scheduled commercial banks. (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir,Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Door-step bankingPlease refer to our circular DBOD.No.BL.BC.42/C-168-83 dated May 24, 1983 (copy enclosed), wherein banks were advised not to extend any banking facilities at the premises of their customers, without obtaining the required permission from Reserve Bank of India.
Mar 31, 2005
Liberalised Remittance Scheme of USD 25,000 for Resident Individuals
RBI/2004-05/402 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 38March 31, 2005To All Banks Authorised to Deal in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs, Liberalised Remittance Scheme of USD 25,000 for Resident Individuals Attention of the Authorsed Dealers (AD) banks is invited to paragraph 3.4(iii) of A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.64 dated February 4, 2004, in terms of which remittance under the captioned Scheme is not permitted, directly or indirectly, to countries identified by the Financial
RBI/2004-05/402 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 38March 31, 2005To All Banks Authorised to Deal in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs, Liberalised Remittance Scheme of USD 25,000 for Resident Individuals Attention of the Authorsed Dealers (AD) banks is invited to paragraph 3.4(iii) of A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.64 dated February 4, 2004, in terms of which remittance under the captioned Scheme is not permitted, directly or indirectly, to countries identified by the Financial
Jan 19, 2005
Non-acceptance of coins by bank branches
RBI/2004-05/348 DCM (RMMT) No.1403/11.37.01/2004-05 January 19, 2005The Chairman & Managing Director, All Public/Private Sector banks Dear Sir, Non-acceptance of coins by bank branches Please refer to our circulars DCM (RMMT) No.404/11.37.01/2003-04 dated October 9, 2003 and DCM (RMMT) No.1181/11.37.01/2003-04 dated April 5, 2004 advising you to ensure acceptance of coins of all denominations without any restriction from the members of public etc. by your branches
RBI/2004-05/348 DCM (RMMT) No.1403/11.37.01/2004-05 January 19, 2005The Chairman & Managing Director, All Public/Private Sector banks Dear Sir, Non-acceptance of coins by bank branches Please refer to our circulars DCM (RMMT) No.404/11.37.01/2003-04 dated October 9, 2003 and DCM (RMMT) No.1181/11.37.01/2003-04 dated April 5, 2004 advising you to ensure acceptance of coins of all denominations without any restriction from the members of public etc. by your branches
Jan 15, 2005
Payment Order for Matured Relief/Savings Bonds in the name of the Joint Holder
RBI/2004-05/347 No.CO.DT.13.01.299/H.6284-6313 /2004-05 January 15, 2005The Chairman and Managing Director State Bank of India and Associate banks and 17 Nationalised banks. The Managing Director ICICI/IDBI/HDFC/UTI Bank Ltd. Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. Dear Sir, Relief / Savings Bonds Schemes – issue of Payment Orders / Drafts for matured Bonds We have been receiving suggestions from the Joint Holders of the captioned bonds that the Payment Orders represe
RBI/2004-05/347 No.CO.DT.13.01.299/H.6284-6313 /2004-05 January 15, 2005The Chairman and Managing Director State Bank of India and Associate banks and 17 Nationalised banks. The Managing Director ICICI/IDBI/HDFC/UTI Bank Ltd. Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. Dear Sir, Relief / Savings Bonds Schemes – issue of Payment Orders / Drafts for matured Bonds We have been receiving suggestions from the Joint Holders of the captioned bonds that the Payment Orders represe
Dec 27, 2004
Non-acceptance of coins
RBI / 2004-05 / 315 DCM (Plg) No.G-31/10.03.00/2004-05 December 27, 2004Currency Chest maintaining Banks as per list. Dear Sir / Madam Non-acceptance of coins Please refer to the directions/instructions advised to you in our letter DCM(RMMT) No. 1181/11.37.01/2003-04 dated April 5, 2004, on acceptance of coins by bank branches. The hardship faced by the members of public because of non-acceptance of coins by branches of commercial banks was deliberated upon, among oth
RBI / 2004-05 / 315 DCM (Plg) No.G-31/10.03.00/2004-05 December 27, 2004Currency Chest maintaining Banks as per list. Dear Sir / Madam Non-acceptance of coins Please refer to the directions/instructions advised to you in our letter DCM(RMMT) No. 1181/11.37.01/2003-04 dated April 5, 2004, on acceptance of coins by bank branches. The hardship faced by the members of public because of non-acceptance of coins by branches of commercial banks was deliberated upon, among oth
Nov 29, 2004
Know Your Customer (KYC) Guidelines - Anti Money Laundering Standards
RBI-2004-05/284DBOD.NO.AML.BC.58/14.01.001/2004-05November 29, 2004The Chief Executives of All Commercial BanksDear Sir, 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) Guidelines – Anti Money Laundering Standards Please refer to our circular DBOD. No. AML.BC.18/ 14.01.001/2002-2003 dated August 16, 2002 on the guidelines on 'Know Your Customer' norms. Banks were advised to follow certain customer identification procedure for opening of accounts and monitoring transactions of a suspicious
RBI-2004-05/284DBOD.NO.AML.BC.58/14.01.001/2004-05November 29, 2004The Chief Executives of All Commercial BanksDear Sir, 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) Guidelines – Anti Money Laundering Standards Please refer to our circular DBOD. No. AML.BC.18/ 14.01.001/2002-2003 dated August 16, 2002 on the guidelines on 'Know Your Customer' norms. Banks were advised to follow certain customer identification procedure for opening of accounts and monitoring transactions of a suspicious
Nov 01, 2004
Minimum Tenor of Domestic Term Deposits Reduced from 15 Days to 7 Days
RBI/2004-05/268RPCD.CO.RF.BC 55/07.38.01/2004-05 November 1, 2004All State and District Central Co-operative BanksDear Sir, Mid-term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2004-05- Reduction of Tenor of Domestic/ Ordinary Non-Resident (NRO) Term Deposits Please refer to paragraph 1(i) of our circular RPCD.No.RF.DIR.BC.77/07.38.01/2000-01 dated April 19, 2001. At present, the banks can accept term deposits of Rs.15 lakh and above for a minimum maturity period o
RBI/2004-05/268RPCD.CO.RF.BC 55/07.38.01/2004-05 November 1, 2004All State and District Central Co-operative BanksDear Sir, Mid-term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2004-05- Reduction of Tenor of Domestic/ Ordinary Non-Resident (NRO) Term Deposits Please refer to paragraph 1(i) of our circular RPCD.No.RF.DIR.BC.77/07.38.01/2000-01 dated April 19, 2001. At present, the banks can accept term deposits of Rs.15 lakh and above for a minimum maturity period o
Oct 07, 2004
Operation of the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme, 2004 (SCSS) through Public Sector Banks
RBI/2004-05/213 CO.DT.No. 15.02.001/H.3484 - 3520 /2004-05 October 7, 2004 Ashwina 15, 1926 (S) The Chairman & Managing Director State Bank of India / Associate Banks 15 Public Sector Banks Dear Sir, Operation of the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme, 2004 (SCSS) through Public Sector Banks You may be aware that in terms of GOI Notification No.G.S.R.490 (E) dated August 2, 2004, Government have introduced the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS), 2004 with effect fr
RBI/2004-05/213 CO.DT.No. 15.02.001/H.3484 - 3520 /2004-05 October 7, 2004 Ashwina 15, 1926 (S) The Chairman & Managing Director State Bank of India / Associate Banks 15 Public Sector Banks Dear Sir, Operation of the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme, 2004 (SCSS) through Public Sector Banks You may be aware that in terms of GOI Notification No.G.S.R.490 (E) dated August 2, 2004, Government have introduced the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS), 2004 with effect fr
Jun 21, 2004
Guidelines on KYC Norms - Existing Accounts
RBI/2004/259DBOD.AML.BC.No.101/14.01.001/2003-04June 21, 2004The Chief Executives of all Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,Guidelines on KYC Norms - Existing Accounts Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.AML.BC.18/14.01.001/2002-03 dated August 16, 2002 on the above subject. It was advised in paragraph 3 of the above circular that in case of any omission in respect of the existing accounts, KYC procedures may be completed at the earliest. Further, vide our circ
RBI/2004/259DBOD.AML.BC.No.101/14.01.001/2003-04June 21, 2004The Chief Executives of all Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,Guidelines on KYC Norms - Existing Accounts Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.AML.BC.18/14.01.001/2002-03 dated August 16, 2002 on the above subject. It was advised in paragraph 3 of the above circular that in case of any omission in respect of the existing accounts, KYC procedures may be completed at the earliest. Further, vide our circ
May 29, 2004
Know Your Customer Guidelines-Compliance
RBI/2004/227UBD No.UBD.BPD. PCB. Cir. 48 /09.161.00/2003-04May 29, 2004 The Chief Executive Officers of all Primary (Urban) Co-operative BanksDear Sir"Know Your Customer" Guidelines-CompliancePlease refer to our circular UBD No. DS.PCB. Cir 17/13.01.00/2002-03 dated September 18, 2002 on "Know Your Customer" guidelines to be followed by urban cooperative banks while opening accounts. While complying with the above requirements, UCBs also collect a lot of additional pe
RBI/2004/227UBD No.UBD.BPD. PCB. Cir. 48 /09.161.00/2003-04May 29, 2004 The Chief Executive Officers of all Primary (Urban) Co-operative BanksDear Sir"Know Your Customer" Guidelines-CompliancePlease refer to our circular UBD No. DS.PCB. Cir 17/13.01.00/2002-03 dated September 18, 2002 on "Know Your Customer" guidelines to be followed by urban cooperative banks while opening accounts. While complying with the above requirements, UCBs also collect a lot of additional pe
Apr 17, 2004
FEMA 1999 - Current Account Transactions - Remittance for maintenance of close relatives abroad- Requests of Indian Nationals on deputation to India from Overseas Companies - A.P (DIR Series) Circular No.86
RBI/2004/ 153 A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.86 April 17, 2004ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam / Sirs, FEMA 1999 – Current Account Transactions – Remittance for maintenance of close relatives abroad- Requests of Indian Nationals on deputation to India from Overseas Companies Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to item 7 of Schedule III of Government of India Notification No.GSR.381 (E) dated May 3, 2000 as amended by the Notification No.S.O.301(E
RBI/2004/ 153 A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.86 April 17, 2004ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam / Sirs, FEMA 1999 – Current Account Transactions – Remittance for maintenance of close relatives abroad- Requests of Indian Nationals on deputation to India from Overseas Companies Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to item 7 of Schedule III of Government of India Notification No.GSR.381 (E) dated May 3, 2000 as amended by the Notification No.S.O.301(E
Apr 05, 2004
Acceptance of coins
RBI/2004/136 DCM(RMMT)No.1181/11/37.01/2003-04April 5, 2004 The Chairman & Managing Director All Public/Private Sector Banks Dear Sir Acceptance of coins We invite a reference to our letter DCM(RMMT)No.404/11.37.01/2003-04 dated October 09, 2003, requesting you to instruct your branches to accept coins of all denominations from any member of the public without any restriction. However, we still continue to receive directly as well as indirectly complaints ab
RBI/2004/136 DCM(RMMT)No.1181/11/37.01/2003-04April 5, 2004 The Chairman & Managing Director All Public/Private Sector Banks Dear Sir Acceptance of coins We invite a reference to our letter DCM(RMMT)No.404/11.37.01/2003-04 dated October 09, 2003, requesting you to instruct your branches to accept coins of all denominations from any member of the public without any restriction. However, we still continue to receive directly as well as indirectly complaints ab
Feb 27, 2004
Grant of advances against the security of Relief Bonds
RBI/2004/ 82 BPD.PCB.Cir. 36 /13.08.00/2003-04 February 27, 2004The Chief Executive Officers of all Primary (Urban) Co-operative BanksDear Sir,Grant of advances against the security of Relief BondsPlease refer to our circular UBD.No.PCB.82/DC.(13.08.00)/92-93 dated June 2, 1993 advising banks that they may sanction advances against the security of 10% Relief Bonds 1993 on the terms mentioned in paragraph 2 thereof.2. As you are aware, Government of India have from tim
RBI/2004/ 82 BPD.PCB.Cir. 36 /13.08.00/2003-04 February 27, 2004The Chief Executive Officers of all Primary (Urban) Co-operative BanksDear Sir,Grant of advances against the security of Relief BondsPlease refer to our circular UBD.No.PCB.82/DC.(13.08.00)/92-93 dated June 2, 1993 advising banks that they may sanction advances against the security of 10% Relief Bonds 1993 on the terms mentioned in paragraph 2 thereof.2. As you are aware, Government of India have from tim
Feb 05, 2004
Revised guidelines for compromise settlement of chronic Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) of public sector banks upto Rs 10 crore
February 05, 2004RBI/2004/42DBOD No. BP. BC 66 / 21.04.117/2003-2004 Chairmen and Managing Directors of all Public Sector BanksDear Sir,Revised guidelines for compromise settlement of chronic Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) of public sector banks upto Rs 10 crore Please refer to our circular DBOD No. BP.BC. 108/ 21.04.117 / 2002-2003 dated May 23, 2003 extending the time limit for processing of applications for settlement of NPAs up to Rs. 10 crore from 31st October 2003
February 05, 2004RBI/2004/42DBOD No. BP. BC 66 / 21.04.117/2003-2004 Chairmen and Managing Directors of all Public Sector BanksDear Sir,Revised guidelines for compromise settlement of chronic Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) of public sector banks upto Rs 10 crore Please refer to our circular DBOD No. BP.BC. 108/ 21.04.117 / 2002-2003 dated May 23, 2003 extending the time limit for processing of applications for settlement of NPAs up to Rs. 10 crore from 31st October 2003
Jan 29, 2004
Provision of note counting machines in the counters
January 29, 2004 RBI/ 2004/30DCM (Plg)No.874/10.36.00/2003-04 The Chairman, State Bank of IndiaManaging Directors, Associate BanksChairmen and Managing Directors of Nationalised BanksChairmen / CEOs of Private Sector Banks / Foreign Banks / Regional Rural Banks / Local Area Banks.Dear SirProvision of note counting machines in the counters.We advise that in terms of the Directive DBOD. No.Dir.BC.43/13.03.00/2001-02 dated 7th November 2001 issued by Reserve Bank of Indi
January 29, 2004 RBI/ 2004/30DCM (Plg)No.874/10.36.00/2003-04 The Chairman, State Bank of IndiaManaging Directors, Associate BanksChairmen and Managing Directors of Nationalised BanksChairmen / CEOs of Private Sector Banks / Foreign Banks / Regional Rural Banks / Local Area Banks.Dear SirProvision of note counting machines in the counters.We advise that in terms of the Directive DBOD. No.Dir.BC.43/13.03.00/2001-02 dated 7th November 2001 issued by Reserve Bank of Indi
Jan 19, 2004
Providing facilities to public for exchange of notes, coins, etc.
RBI/2004/19RBI/2004/19DCM (NE) No.310/08.07.18/2003-04January 19, 2004 The Chairman, SBI and Chairman & Managing Directors ofAll currency chest maintaining branches Dear SirProviding facilities to public for exchange of notes, coins, etc. As you are aware the Reserve Bank of India renders retail services to the public like distribution and exchange of currency and coins. Our Regional Offices have been issuing fresh/good notes and coins of all deno
RBI/2004/19RBI/2004/19DCM (NE) No.310/08.07.18/2003-04January 19, 2004 The Chairman, SBI and Chairman & Managing Directors ofAll currency chest maintaining branches Dear SirProviding facilities to public for exchange of notes, coins, etc. As you are aware the Reserve Bank of India renders retail services to the public like distribution and exchange of currency and coins. Our Regional Offices have been issuing fresh/good notes and coins of all deno
Jan 16, 2004
8% Savings (Taxable) Bonds 2003
January 16, 2004 Pausha 26, 1925Circular No. RBI / 2004 / 13Ref.DGBA.CO.DT.13.01.299/H- 3819 /2003-04The Chairman & Managing Director,SBI & Associate Banks,& 17 Nationalised Banks,UTI Bank Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd.,HDFC Bank Ltd. IDBI Bank Ltd. &Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.Dear Sir, 8% Savings (Taxable) Bonds 2003 Please refer to our letter No.CO.DT.13.01.299/H-38362002-03 dated 3rd April 2003 on the captioned subject. In this connection, we adv
January 16, 2004 Pausha 26, 1925Circular No. RBI / 2004 / 13Ref.DGBA.CO.DT.13.01.299/H- 3819 /2003-04The Chairman & Managing Director,SBI & Associate Banks,& 17 Nationalised Banks,UTI Bank Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd.,HDFC Bank Ltd. IDBI Bank Ltd. &Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.Dear Sir, 8% Savings (Taxable) Bonds 2003 Please refer to our letter No.CO.DT.13.01.299/H-38362002-03 dated 3rd April 2003 on the captioned subject. In this connection, we adv
Sep 27, 2003
Borrowing from Close Relatives Abroad
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.24 (Sept 27, 2003)
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.24 (Sept 27, 2003)
Reserve Bank of India Exchange Control Department Central Office Mumbai - 400 001 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.24September 27, 2003To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,Borrowing from Close Relatives Abroad Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to paragraph (iv) of the Schedule to Regulation 6 of Notification No.FEMA 3/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000 in terms of which an individual resident in India is allowed by Reserve Bank, on application, to borr
Reserve Bank of India Exchange Control Department Central Office Mumbai - 400 001 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.24September 27, 2003To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,Borrowing from Close Relatives Abroad Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to paragraph (iv) of the Schedule to Regulation 6 of Notification No.FEMA 3/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000 in terms of which an individual resident in India is allowed by Reserve Bank, on application, to borr
Jul 17, 2003
Current Account Transactions - Liberalisation
A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.3 (July 17, 2003)
A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.3 (July 17, 2003)
Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai – 400 001A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.3July 17, 2003To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,Current Account Transactions - LiberalisationAttention of authorised dealers is invited to the existing limits for release of foreign exchange under Schedule III to Rule 5 of Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account Transactions) Rules, 2000 as amended from time to time. As a step towards f
Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai – 400 001A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.3July 17, 2003To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,Current Account Transactions - LiberalisationAttention of authorised dealers is invited to the existing limits for release of foreign exchange under Schedule III to Rule 5 of Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account Transactions) Rules, 2000 as amended from time to time. As a step towards f
Jun 26, 2003
Dishonour of cheques - Procedure thereof
Ref. DBOD.BC.Leg. No.113 / 09.12.001/ 2002-03 June 26, 2003All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs and LABs)Dear Sir,Dishonour of cheques – Procedure thereofAs you are aware, in January 1992, banks were advised to implement the recommendation of the Goiporia Committee that dishonoured instruments are returned / despatched to the customer promptly without delay, in any case within 24 hours (Ref.No.3.36 – our circular DBOD.No.BC.74/09.07.001/91-92 dated 28th Janua
Ref. DBOD.BC.Leg. No.113 / 09.12.001/ 2002-03 June 26, 2003All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs and LABs)Dear Sir,Dishonour of cheques – Procedure thereofAs you are aware, in January 1992, banks were advised to implement the recommendation of the Goiporia Committee that dishonoured instruments are returned / despatched to the customer promptly without delay, in any case within 24 hours (Ref.No.3.36 – our circular DBOD.No.BC.74/09.07.001/91-92 dated 28th Janua
May 21, 2003
International Credit Cards - Liberalisation of Facilities for Residents
A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.103 (May 21, 2003)
A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.103 (May 21, 2003)
Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral officeMumbai-400 001A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.103 May 21, 2003ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,International Credit Cards - Liberalisation of Facilities for ResidentsAttention of authorised dealers is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.73 dated January 24, 2003, relating to the use of International Credit Cards.2. As a step towards further liberalisation, resident individuals mainta
Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral officeMumbai-400 001A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.103 May 21, 2003ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,International Credit Cards - Liberalisation of Facilities for ResidentsAttention of authorised dealers is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.73 dated January 24, 2003, relating to the use of International Credit Cards.2. As a step towards further liberalisation, resident individuals mainta
May 05, 2003
Guidelines on Fair Practices Code for Lenders
DBOD. Leg. No.BC. 104 /09.07.007/2002-03 May 5, 2003All Scheduled Commercial Banks / All India Financial Institutions(Excluding RRBs and LABs)Dear Sir,Guidelines on Fair Practices Code for LendersOn the basis of the recommendations of the Working Group on Lenders’ Liability Laws constituted by the Government of India, we have examined, in consultation with Government, select banks and financial institutions, the feasibility of introducing the Fair Practices Code for L
DBOD. Leg. No.BC. 104 /09.07.007/2002-03 May 5, 2003All Scheduled Commercial Banks / All India Financial Institutions(Excluding RRBs and LABs)Dear Sir,Guidelines on Fair Practices Code for LendersOn the basis of the recommendations of the Working Group on Lenders’ Liability Laws constituted by the Government of India, we have examined, in consultation with Government, select banks and financial institutions, the feasibility of introducing the Fair Practices Code for L
Jan 24, 2003
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 - Current Account Transactions - Use of International Credit Cards abroad
A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.73 (January 24, 2003)
A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.73 (January 24, 2003)
Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai-400 001January 24, 2003A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.73 ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sir,Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 – Current Account Transactions – Use of International Credit Cards abroad Attention of authorised dealers is invited to the Government of India Notification No.G.S.R.381(E) dated 3rd May 2000, notifying the Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account Tran
Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai-400 001January 24, 2003A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.73 ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sir,Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 – Current Account Transactions – Use of International Credit Cards abroad Attention of authorised dealers is invited to the Government of India Notification No.G.S.R.381(E) dated 3rd May 2000, notifying the Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account Tran
Dec 26, 2002
Minimum balance in savings bank accounts
Ref No. DBOD. Dir. BC. 53/13.10.00/2002-03December 26, 2002All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs)Dear Sir,Minimum balance in savings bank accountsReserve Bank of India has not issued any guidelines regarding the minimum balance to be maintained in savings bank accounts. The banks have been prescribing the minimum balance to be maintained taking into consideration the cost involved in maintaining and servicing such accounts and also levying specific charges, if
Ref No. DBOD. Dir. BC. 53/13.10.00/2002-03December 26, 2002All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs)Dear Sir,Minimum balance in savings bank accountsReserve Bank of India has not issued any guidelines regarding the minimum balance to be maintained in savings bank accounts. The banks have been prescribing the minimum balance to be maintained taking into consideration the cost involved in maintaining and servicing such accounts and also levying specific charges, if
Dec 24, 2002
Resident Foreign Currency (Domestic) Account -Facility for Resident Individuals
A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.64 (December 24, 2002)
A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.64 (December 24, 2002)
Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai 400 001December 24, 2002A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.64 ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sir,Resident Foreign Currency (Domestic) Account –Facility for Resident IndividualsAttention of authorised dealers is invited to A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.53 dated November 23, 2002 and Notification No.FEMA.74/2002-RB dated November 1, 2002, in terms of which residents are permitted to open, h
Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai 400 001December 24, 2002A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.64 ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sir,Resident Foreign Currency (Domestic) Account –Facility for Resident IndividualsAttention of authorised dealers is invited to A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.53 dated November 23, 2002 and Notification No.FEMA.74/2002-RB dated November 1, 2002, in terms of which residents are permitted to open, h
Dec 14, 2002
Opening of saving bank accounts in
the name of certain bodies / organizations
the name of certain bodies / organizations
December 14, 2002Ref No. DBOD. Dir. BC. 51/13.03.00/2002-03All Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs and LABs)Dear Sir,Opening of saving bank accounts inthe name of certain bodies / organizationsPlease refer to paragraph 2 of our Circular DBOD No. Dir. BC. 35/13.03.00/2000-01 dated October 17, 2000, permitting banks to open savings bank accounts in the name of Government departments/bodies/agencies in respect of grants/ subsidies released for implementation of various progr
December 14, 2002Ref No. DBOD. Dir. BC. 51/13.03.00/2002-03All Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs and LABs)Dear Sir,Opening of saving bank accounts inthe name of certain bodies / organizationsPlease refer to paragraph 2 of our Circular DBOD No. Dir. BC. 35/13.03.00/2000-01 dated October 17, 2000, permitting banks to open savings bank accounts in the name of Government departments/bodies/agencies in respect of grants/ subsidies released for implementation of various progr
Dec 09, 2002
Issue of International Credit Cards to Non-
Resident Indians (NRIs)/Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.59 (Dec 9, 2002)
Resident Indians (NRIs)/Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.59 (Dec 9, 2002)
Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai 400 001A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.59December 9, 2002ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,Issue of International Credit Cards to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)/Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)Attention of authorised dealers is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.53 dated June 27, 2002 relating to the use of International Credit Cards (ICCs) and the subsequent clarification issued
Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai 400 001A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.59December 9, 2002ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,Issue of International Credit Cards to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)/Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)Attention of authorised dealers is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.53 dated June 27, 2002 relating to the use of International Credit Cards (ICCs) and the subsequent clarification issued
Nov 25, 2002
Remittance of Foreign Exchange for Miscellaneous purposes
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.54 (November 25, 2002)
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.54 (November 25, 2002)
Reserve Bank Of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai 400 001A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.54 November 25, 2002ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,Remittance of Foreign Exchange for Miscellaneous purposesAttention of authorised dealers is invited to paragraph 3 of A.D. (M.A. Series) Circular No.11 dated May 16, 2000, advising them to be guided by the provisions of Exchange Control Manual (1993 edition) regarding matters listed in Anne
Reserve Bank Of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai 400 001A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.54 November 25, 2002ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,Remittance of Foreign Exchange for Miscellaneous purposesAttention of authorised dealers is invited to paragraph 3 of A.D. (M.A. Series) Circular No.11 dated May 16, 2000, advising them to be guided by the provisions of Exchange Control Manual (1993 edition) regarding matters listed in Anne
Nov 23, 2002
Resident Foreign Currency (Domestic)
Account - Facility for Resident Individuals
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.53 (November 23, 2002)
Account - Facility for Resident Individuals
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.53 (November 23, 2002)
Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral Office, Mumbai 400 001A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.53November 23, 2002ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,Resident Foreign Currency (Domestic)Account - Facility for Resident IndividualsAttention of authorised dealers is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.37 dated November 1, 2002 in terms of which, pending publication of the Notification by the Government, they are required to forward th
Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral Office, Mumbai 400 001A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.53November 23, 2002ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,Resident Foreign Currency (Domestic)Account - Facility for Resident IndividualsAttention of authorised dealers is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.37 dated November 1, 2002 in terms of which, pending publication of the Notification by the Government, they are required to forward th
Nov 18, 2002
Increase in release of foreign exchange for private visits abroad
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.51 (November 18, 2002)
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.51 (November 18, 2002)
Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai 400 001A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.51A.P. (FL/RL Series) Circular No.2 November 18 , 2002ToAll Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs,Increase in release of foreign exchange for private visits abroad In terms of Item No.2 of Schedule III to the Government of India's Notification No.G.S.R.381(E) dated May 3, 2000, Authorised Persons (APs) are required to obtain prior permission of the Rese
Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai 400 001A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.51A.P. (FL/RL Series) Circular No.2 November 18 , 2002ToAll Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs,Increase in release of foreign exchange for private visits abroad In terms of Item No.2 of Schedule III to the Government of India's Notification No.G.S.R.381(E) dated May 3, 2000, Authorised Persons (APs) are required to obtain prior permission of the Rese
Nov 06, 2002
Special One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme
for Small and Marginal farmers
for Small and Marginal farmers
DBOD.No.BP.BC. 40 /21.05.004/2002-03November 6, 2002 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs and LABs)Dear Sir,Special One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for Small and Marginal farmers Please refer to our circular DBOD.No. BP.BC. 80/21.04.117/2001-02 dated March 22, 2002 setting out guidelines for special One Time Settlement Scheme for loans up to Rs.50, 000 to small and marginal farmers by public sector banks. In terms of paragraph 2(i) (d) thereof, the guideline
DBOD.No.BP.BC. 40 /21.05.004/2002-03November 6, 2002 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs and LABs)Dear Sir,Special One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for Small and Marginal farmers Please refer to our circular DBOD.No. BP.BC. 80/21.04.117/2001-02 dated March 22, 2002 setting out guidelines for special One Time Settlement Scheme for loans up to Rs.50, 000 to small and marginal farmers by public sector banks. In terms of paragraph 2(i) (d) thereof, the guideline
Nov 05, 2002
Issue of International Credit Cards to Non-
Resident Indians (NRIs)/Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.40 (November 5, 2002)
Resident Indians (NRIs)/Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.40 (November 5, 2002)
Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai 400 001November 5, 2002A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.40ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,Issue of International Credit Cards to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)/Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)Attention of authorised dealers is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.53 dated June 27, 2002 relating to the use of International Credit Cards (ICCs).2. It is clarified that authorised deal
Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai 400 001November 5, 2002A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.40ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,Issue of International Credit Cards to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)/Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)Attention of authorised dealers is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.53 dated June 27, 2002 relating to the use of International Credit Cards (ICCs).2. It is clarified that authorised deal
Nov 01, 2002
Resident Foreign Currency (Domestic) Account - Facility for Resident Individuals
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.37 (November 1, 2002)
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.37 (November 1, 2002)
Reserve Bank Of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai 400 001A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 37November 1, 2002ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,Resident Foreign Currency (Domestic) Account - Facility for Resident IndividualsAuthorised Dealers are aware that in terms of Regulation 3(iii) of RBI Notification No.FEMA.11/ 2000-RB dated 3rd May, 2000, residents are allowed to retain up to US$ 2000 or its equivalent in aggregate, provided
Reserve Bank Of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai 400 001A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 37November 1, 2002ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,Resident Foreign Currency (Domestic) Account - Facility for Resident IndividualsAuthorised Dealers are aware that in terms of Regulation 3(iii) of RBI Notification No.FEMA.11/ 2000-RB dated 3rd May, 2000, residents are allowed to retain up to US$ 2000 or its equivalent in aggregate, provided
Oct 18, 2002
Release of Exchange for Private Travel
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.31 (October 18, 2002)
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.31 (October 18, 2002)
Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai 400 001October 18, 2002A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.31 ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,Release of Exchange for Private TravelIn terms of Item 2 of Schedule III to the Government of India’s Notification No.G.S.R. 381(E) dated May 3, 2000, authorised dealers (ADs) are required to obtain prior permission of the Reserve Bank to release foreign exchange exceeding USD 5,000 in one c
Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai 400 001October 18, 2002A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.31 ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,Release of Exchange for Private TravelIn terms of Item 2 of Schedule III to the Government of India’s Notification No.G.S.R. 381(E) dated May 3, 2000, authorised dealers (ADs) are required to obtain prior permission of the Reserve Bank to release foreign exchange exceeding USD 5,000 in one c
Sep 12, 2002
Liberalisation of Release of Foreign Exchange
for Medical Treatment Abroad
A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.17 (September 12, 2002)
for Medical Treatment Abroad
A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.17 (September 12, 2002)
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAEXCHANGE CONTROL DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI - 400 001A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.17September 12, 2002ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs,Liberalisation of Release of Foreign Exchange for Medical Treatment AbroadAttention of authorised dealers (ADs) is invited to item No.9 of Schedule III to G.S.R.381(E) dated May 3, 2000 in terms of which they are empowered to release foreign exchange to residents for meeting expenses for
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAEXCHANGE CONTROL DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI - 400 001A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.17September 12, 2002ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs,Liberalisation of Release of Foreign Exchange for Medical Treatment AbroadAttention of authorised dealers (ADs) is invited to item No.9 of Schedule III to G.S.R.381(E) dated May 3, 2000 in terms of which they are empowered to release foreign exchange to residents for meeting expenses for
Aug 23, 2002
Customer Service - Immediate credit for outstation and
local cheques - enhancement of ceiling
local cheques - enhancement of ceiling
Reserve Bank of IndiaCentral OfficeDepartment of Banking Operations and DevelopmentCentre - 1, World Trade CentreCuffe Parade, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 005Ref.DBOD.No.Leg.BC. 21 / 09.07.007 / 2002-03August 23, 2002.All scheduled commercial banks (excluding RRBs and LABs)Dear Sir,Customer Service - Immediate credit for outstation and local cheques - enhancement of ceilingPlease refer to our circular DBOD No.BC.181 / 09.07.007 / 99-2000 dated May 29, 2000 advising banks to
Reserve Bank of IndiaCentral OfficeDepartment of Banking Operations and DevelopmentCentre - 1, World Trade CentreCuffe Parade, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 005Ref.DBOD.No.Leg.BC. 21 / 09.07.007 / 2002-03August 23, 2002.All scheduled commercial banks (excluding RRBs and LABs)Dear Sir,Customer Service - Immediate credit for outstation and local cheques - enhancement of ceilingPlease refer to our circular DBOD No.BC.181 / 09.07.007 / 99-2000 dated May 29, 2000 advising banks to
Aug 16, 2002
Guidelines on "Know Your Customer"
norms and "Cash transactions"
norms and "Cash transactions"
DBOD.AML.BC.18/14.01.001/2002-03August 16, 2002ToThe Chief Executives ofAll Commercial banks.Dear Sir,Guidelines on "Know Your Customer" norms and "Cash transactions"As part of ‘Know Your Customer’ (KYC) principle, RBI has issued several guidelines relating to identification of depositors and advised the banks to put in place systems and procedures to help control financial frauds, identify money laundering and suspicious activities, and for scrutiny/monitoring of lar
DBOD.AML.BC.18/14.01.001/2002-03August 16, 2002ToThe Chief Executives ofAll Commercial banks.Dear Sir,Guidelines on "Know Your Customer" norms and "Cash transactions"As part of ‘Know Your Customer’ (KYC) principle, RBI has issued several guidelines relating to identification of depositors and advised the banks to put in place systems and procedures to help control financial frauds, identify money laundering and suspicious activities, and for scrutiny/monitoring of lar
Jul 18, 2002
Updating Passbooks of customers maintaining
Savings Bank/Current Accounts
Savings Bank/Current Accounts
UBD.CO.POT.PCB.Cir./ 02 /09.11.00/2002-0318 July 2002 27 Aashadha 1924(S)The Chief Executive Officers ofAll Primary Urban Co-operative BanksDear Sir/Madam, Updating Passbooks of customers maintainingSavings Bank/Current Accounts---------------------------------------------------------------It has been brought to the notice of the Reserve Bank that in some of the banks where the entries in the Passbooks are made through computers while updating Passbooks, the entries d
UBD.CO.POT.PCB.Cir./ 02 /09.11.00/2002-0318 July 2002 27 Aashadha 1924(S)The Chief Executive Officers ofAll Primary Urban Co-operative BanksDear Sir/Madam, Updating Passbooks of customers maintainingSavings Bank/Current Accounts---------------------------------------------------------------It has been brought to the notice of the Reserve Bank that in some of the banks where the entries in the Passbooks are made through computers while updating Passbooks, the entries d
Jul 17, 2002
Transferability of Relief Bonds of earlier series
Ref.No. CO. DT.13.01.272/ @@NBSP@@ @@NBSP@@ @@NBSP@@ /2002-03July 17, 2002The RDs, All Regional OfficesState Bank of India & Associates, 18 Nationalised Banks,4 Private Sector Banks and SCHILDear Sir,Transferability of Relief Bonds of earlier seriesWe advise that the secondary market purchases of bonds of earlier series, issued prior to March 1, 2002 and not matured, are not to be treated as fresh investments and included in the per investor annual limit of Rs. 2
Ref.No. CO. DT.13.01.272/ @@NBSP@@ @@NBSP@@ @@NBSP@@ /2002-03July 17, 2002The RDs, All Regional OfficesState Bank of India & Associates, 18 Nationalised Banks,4 Private Sector Banks and SCHILDear Sir,Transferability of Relief Bonds of earlier seriesWe advise that the secondary market purchases of bonds of earlier series, issued prior to March 1, 2002 and not matured, are not to be treated as fresh investments and included in the per investor annual limit of Rs. 2
Jul 15, 2002
Release of Foreign Exchange for Travel outside India
As on July 1, 2002Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control Department Central OfficeMumbaiEC.CO. PCD.No.3/15.02.76/2002-03July 15, 2002ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Dear Sirs,Master Circular – Release of Foreign Exchange for Travel outside IndiaAs you are aware Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 has been introduced with effect from June 1, 2000. In terms of Section 5 of the Act, any person may sell or draw foreign exchange to and from authorised person
As on July 1, 2002Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control Department Central OfficeMumbaiEC.CO. PCD.No.3/15.02.76/2002-03July 15, 2002ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Dear Sirs,Master Circular – Release of Foreign Exchange for Travel outside IndiaAs you are aware Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 has been introduced with effect from June 1, 2000. In terms of Section 5 of the Act, any person may sell or draw foreign exchange to and from authorised person
Jun 27, 2002
Use of Credit Cards
AP (DIR Series) Circular No.53 (June 27, 2002)
AP (DIR Series) Circular No.53 (June 27, 2002)
Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai 400 001AP (DIR Series) Circular No.53June 27, 2002To,All Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam / Sirs,Use of Credit CardsAttention of Authorised Dealers is invited to paragraph 3 of AP(DIR Series) Circular No.19 dated October 30, 2000 clarifying that the term "currency", inter alia, includes Credit Cards, ATM Cards and Debit Cards etc. and all the rules, regulations made and directions issued u
Reserve Bank of IndiaExchange Control DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai 400 001AP (DIR Series) Circular No.53June 27, 2002To,All Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam / Sirs,Use of Credit CardsAttention of Authorised Dealers is invited to paragraph 3 of AP(DIR Series) Circular No.19 dated October 30, 2000 clarifying that the term "currency", inter alia, includes Credit Cards, ATM Cards and Debit Cards etc. and all the rules, regulations made and directions issued u
Apr 08, 2002
Customer Service - Reversal of Erroneous Debits
Arising on Fraudulent or Other Transactions
Arising on Fraudulent or Other Transactions
DBOD.LEG.BC.86 /09.07.007/2001-02April 8, 2002The Chairman / Chief ExecutiveAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,Customer Service - Reversal of Erroneous DebitsArising on Fraudulent or Other TransactionsPlease refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC. 57/21.01.001/95 dated May 4, 1995 (copy enclosed) advising banks to adhere to the guidelines and procedure for opening and operating deposit accounts to safeguard against unscrupulous persons opening accounts m
DBOD.LEG.BC.86 /09.07.007/2001-02April 8, 2002The Chairman / Chief ExecutiveAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,Customer Service - Reversal of Erroneous DebitsArising on Fraudulent or Other TransactionsPlease refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC. 57/21.01.001/95 dated May 4, 1995 (copy enclosed) advising banks to adhere to the guidelines and procedure for opening and operating deposit accounts to safeguard against unscrupulous persons opening accounts m
Feb 04, 2002
Release of Assets of Deceased Customers to Legal Survivors/Claimants
DBOD.BC.No. 63 /09.07.007/2001-02 February 04, 2002All Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs)Dear Sir.Release of Assets of Deceased Customers to Legal Survivors/ClaimantsPlease refer to our circular DBOD.BC.No. 55/09.07.007/2001-02 dated January 1, 2002 on the captioned subject. In this connection, you are requested to carry out the following amendment in the above circular in the manner set out below, namely,(i) In paragraph 1 -The words "where the amount to the credit of
DBOD.BC.No. 63 /09.07.007/2001-02 February 04, 2002All Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs)Dear Sir.Release of Assets of Deceased Customers to Legal Survivors/ClaimantsPlease refer to our circular DBOD.BC.No. 55/09.07.007/2001-02 dated January 1, 2002 on the captioned subject. In this connection, you are requested to carry out the following amendment in the above circular in the manner set out below, namely,(i) In paragraph 1 -The words "where the amount to the credit of
Jan 01, 2002
Release of Assets of Deceased Customers to
Legal Survivors/Claimants
Legal Survivors/Claimants
DBOD. BC.No. 55 /09.07.007/2001-02January 01 , 2002All Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,Release of Assets of Deceased Customers toLegal Survivors/ClaimantsIn terms of our circular DBOD BCNo.148/09.07.007/1999-2000 dated March 14,2000, it was advised that banks should not insist upon succession certificate from legal heirs where the amount to the credit of deceased depositors does not exceed Rs.25,000/-.Certain safeguards were stipulated in our Circular DBOD.No
DBOD. BC.No. 55 /09.07.007/2001-02January 01 , 2002All Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,Release of Assets of Deceased Customers toLegal Survivors/ClaimantsIn terms of our circular DBOD BCNo.148/09.07.007/1999-2000 dated March 14,2000, it was advised that banks should not insist upon succession certificate from legal heirs where the amount to the credit of deceased depositors does not exceed Rs.25,000/-.Certain safeguards were stipulated in our Circular DBOD.No
Dec 22, 2001
One Time Settlement of NPAs- Small Loan Accounts
with sanctioned limits upto RS.25,000/-
with sanctioned limits upto RS.25,000/-
BP.BC. 53 / 21.04.117 /2001-02December 22, 2001Chairmen and Managing Directors of all public sector banksDear Sir,One Time Settlement of NPAs- Small Loan Accountswith sanctioned limits upto RS.25,000/-The Hon’ble Finance Minister in his meeting with the CMDs of public sector banks held at New Delhi on November 12, 2001, has indicated that a suitable scheme should be evolved by the banks for recovery of dues pertaining to loans outstanding up to Rs.25,000. Accordingly,
BP.BC. 53 / 21.04.117 /2001-02December 22, 2001Chairmen and Managing Directors of all public sector banksDear Sir,One Time Settlement of NPAs- Small Loan Accountswith sanctioned limits upto RS.25,000/-The Hon’ble Finance Minister in his meeting with the CMDs of public sector banks held at New Delhi on November 12, 2001, has indicated that a suitable scheme should be evolved by the banks for recovery of dues pertaining to loans outstanding up to Rs.25,000. Accordingly,
Nov 13, 2001
Release of Foreign Exchange for visits abroad
- Currency Component
A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 11
- Currency Component
A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 11
Reserve Bank of India Exchange Control Department Central Office Mumbai - 400 001November 13, 2001A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 11A.P.(FL Series) Circular No. 1ToAll Authorised Persons in Foreign ExchangeDear Sirs/Madam Release of Foreign Exchange for visits abroad - Currency ComponentAuthorised dealers as well as Full Fledged Money Changers are permitted to sell foreign exchange in the form of foreign currency notes and coins upto US$ 500 or its equivalent to tr
Reserve Bank of India Exchange Control Department Central Office Mumbai - 400 001November 13, 2001A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 11A.P.(FL Series) Circular No. 1ToAll Authorised Persons in Foreign ExchangeDear Sirs/Madam Release of Foreign Exchange for visits abroad - Currency ComponentAuthorised dealers as well as Full Fledged Money Changers are permitted to sell foreign exchange in the form of foreign currency notes and coins upto US$ 500 or its equivalent to tr
Nov 07, 2001
Stapling of Note Packets - Removal
DBOD No. Dir. BC. 42/13.03.00/2001-02
DBOD No. Dir. BC. 42/13.03.00/2001-02
Reserve Bank of IndiaCentral OfficeDepartment of Banking Operations and DevelopmentCentre - 1, World Trade CentreCuffe Parade, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 005November 7, 2001Kartika 16, 1923(S)DBOD No. Dir. BC. 42/13.03.00/2001-02In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35A of the Banking Regulations Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in public interest so to do, hereby directs that hereinafter and with immediate eff
Reserve Bank of IndiaCentral OfficeDepartment of Banking Operations and DevelopmentCentre - 1, World Trade CentreCuffe Parade, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 005November 7, 2001Kartika 16, 1923(S)DBOD No. Dir. BC. 42/13.03.00/2001-02In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35A of the Banking Regulations Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in public interest so to do, hereby directs that hereinafter and with immediate eff
Jul 27, 2001
Remittance for participation in lottery etc. schemes
A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.2 (July 27, 2001)
A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.2 (July 27, 2001)
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAEXCHANGE CONTROL DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI 400 001A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.2July 27, 2001To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeDear SirsRemittance for participation in lottery etc. schemes It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank that certain overseas organisations have been advising individuals in India that they have won prizes in lotteries etc. and that they should arrange to remit some amount in US Dollars, as fees. 2.Atte
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAEXCHANGE CONTROL DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI 400 001A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.2July 27, 2001To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeDear SirsRemittance for participation in lottery etc. schemes It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank that certain overseas organisations have been advising individuals in India that they have won prizes in lotteries etc. and that they should arrange to remit some amount in US Dollars, as fees. 2.Atte
May 12, 2001
Credit Card business of banks
FSC.BC.120/24.01.011/2000-01May 12, 2001ToAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,Credit Card business of banksA special study on credit card business of certain banks covering aspects relating to the systems and controls on issue of credit cards and recovery of dues thereunder, was undertaken by us. The study report was circulated to banks for their comments and suggestions. Based on the response received from banks, it has been decided that banks shou
FSC.BC.120/24.01.011/2000-01May 12, 2001ToAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,Credit Card business of banksA special study on credit card business of certain banks covering aspects relating to the systems and controls on issue of credit cards and recovery of dues thereunder, was undertaken by us. The study report was circulated to banks for their comments and suggestions. Based on the response received from banks, it has been decided that banks shou
May 05, 2001
Interest Rates on Deposits
DBOD No. Dir BC 104/13.03.00/2000-01April 19, 2001Chaitra 29,1923(S)Interest Rates on DepositsIn exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 21 and 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and in partial modification of its Directive DBOD No. Dir. BC. 46/13.03.00/2000-2001 dated November 4, 2000, the Reserve Bank of India, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest to do so, hereby directs that: i) Annexure I to the aforesaid Directive
DBOD No. Dir BC 104/13.03.00/2000-01April 19, 2001Chaitra 29,1923(S)Interest Rates on DepositsIn exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 21 and 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and in partial modification of its Directive DBOD No. Dir. BC. 46/13.03.00/2000-2001 dated November 4, 2000, the Reserve Bank of India, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest to do so, hereby directs that: i) Annexure I to the aforesaid Directive
Apr 19, 2001
Interest Rates on Deposits
Reserve Bank of IndiaCentral OfficeDepartment of Banking Operations and DevelopmentCentre - 1, World Trade CentreCuffe Parade, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 005April 19, 2001Chaitra 29,1923(S)DBOD No. Dir BC 104/13.03.00/2000-01@@NBSP@@Interest Rates on DepositsIn exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 21 and 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and in partial modification of its Directive DBOD No. Dir. BC. 46/13.03.00/2000-2001 dated November 4, 2000, the Reserve Ba
Reserve Bank of IndiaCentral OfficeDepartment of Banking Operations and DevelopmentCentre - 1, World Trade CentreCuffe Parade, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 005April 19, 2001Chaitra 29,1923(S)DBOD No. Dir BC 104/13.03.00/2000-01@@NBSP@@Interest Rates on DepositsIn exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 21 and 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and in partial modification of its Directive DBOD No. Dir. BC. 46/13.03.00/2000-2001 dated November 4, 2000, the Reserve Ba
Jan 10, 2001
Non - acceptance of Rs.500/- denomination notes
DCM. 300 /08.04.21/2000-2001January 5, 2001The ChairmanAll Commercial and Co-operative BanksDear Sir,Non - acceptance of Rs.500/- denomination notesIt has been brought to our notice that some bank branches are either not accepting Rs.500/- denomination notes or do so after getting their numbers, etc. listed by the tenderers.2.We would, therefore, like to draw your attention to our letter DCM.No.927/08.06.01/97-98 dated 18th June 1998 and once again clarify that all Rs
DCM. 300 /08.04.21/2000-2001January 5, 2001The ChairmanAll Commercial and Co-operative BanksDear Sir,Non - acceptance of Rs.500/- denomination notesIt has been brought to our notice that some bank branches are either not accepting Rs.500/- denomination notes or do so after getting their numbers, etc. listed by the tenderers.2.We would, therefore, like to draw your attention to our letter DCM.No.927/08.06.01/97-98 dated 18th June 1998 and once again clarify that all Rs
Jan 09, 2001
Payment of interest on the term
deposit of a deceased depositor
deposit of a deceased depositor
DBOD No.Dir.BC. 64/13.03.00/2000-2001January 03, 2001Pausha 13, 1922(Saka)All Commercial Banks(Including Regional Rural Banks/Local Area Banks)Dear SirPayment of interest on the term deposit of a deceased depositorPlease refer to the paragraph 14 of our Directive DBOD No.Dir.BC.46/13.03.00/ 2000-2001 dated November 4, 2000 and paragraph 9 of our Directive DBOD No.Dir.BC.48/13.03.00/2000-2001 dated November 4, 2000 regarding payment of interest on the deposit account o
DBOD No.Dir.BC. 64/13.03.00/2000-2001January 03, 2001Pausha 13, 1922(Saka)All Commercial Banks(Including Regional Rural Banks/Local Area Banks)Dear SirPayment of interest on the term deposit of a deceased depositorPlease refer to the paragraph 14 of our Directive DBOD No.Dir.BC.46/13.03.00/ 2000-2001 dated November 4, 2000 and paragraph 9 of our Directive DBOD No.Dir.BC.48/13.03.00/2000-2001 dated November 4, 2000 regarding payment of interest on the deposit account o
Nov 01, 2000
Foreign Exchange Management Act , 1999 - Foreign Travel
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.19 (October 30, 2000)
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.19 (October 30, 2000)
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAEXCHANGE CONTROL DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI-400 001 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.19October 30, 2000ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeDear Sirs,Foreign Exchange Management Act , 1999 - Foreign Travel Attention of authorised dealers is invited to the Government of India Notification No.GSR.381(E) dated 3rd May 2000 notifying the Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account Transactions) Rules, 2000 in terms of which drawal of exc
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAEXCHANGE CONTROL DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI-400 001 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.19October 30, 2000ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeDear Sirs,Foreign Exchange Management Act , 1999 - Foreign Travel Attention of authorised dealers is invited to the Government of India Notification No.GSR.381(E) dated 3rd May 2000 notifying the Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account Transactions) Rules, 2000 in terms of which drawal of exc
Aug 22, 2000
Payment of Balance in Accounts of the Deceased Customers to Survivors / Claimants
RPCD.CO.No.RF.BC.09/07.38.01/2000-2001 August 22, 2000 The Chairman ofAll State and Central Co-operative Banksand Regional Rural banks Dear Sir, Payment of Balance in Accounts of the Deceased Customers to Survivors / Claimants Please refer to our circular RPCD.No.BC.89/07.38.01/94-95 dated 21 December 1994 on the above subject, wherein banks were permitted to fix a limit higher than Rs.25,000/- if they consider it appropriate to settle the claims of survivors / claima
RPCD.CO.No.RF.BC.09/07.38.01/2000-2001 August 22, 2000 The Chairman ofAll State and Central Co-operative Banksand Regional Rural banks Dear Sir, Payment of Balance in Accounts of the Deceased Customers to Survivors / Claimants Please refer to our circular RPCD.No.BC.89/07.38.01/94-95 dated 21 December 1994 on the above subject, wherein banks were permitted to fix a limit higher than Rs.25,000/- if they consider it appropriate to settle the claims of survivors / claima
Jun 02, 2000
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.1 (June 1, 2000)
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAEXCHANGE CONTROL DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI 400 023June 1, 2000A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.1A.P. (F.L. Series) Circular No.1To All authorised persons in Foreign ExchangeForeign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 Attention of the Full Fledged Money Changers (FFMCs) is invited to para 4 of AD(MA Series) Circular No.11 dated 16th May 2000 wherein it has been indicated that the directions contained therein shall be applicable, mutatis-mutandis
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAEXCHANGE CONTROL DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI 400 023June 1, 2000A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.1A.P. (F.L. Series) Circular No.1To All authorised persons in Foreign ExchangeForeign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 Attention of the Full Fledged Money Changers (FFMCs) is invited to para 4 of AD(MA Series) Circular No.11 dated 16th May 2000 wherein it has been indicated that the directions contained therein shall be applicable, mutatis-mutandis
Apr 01, 2000
Interest Rates on advances against
domestic/NRE/FCNR(B) term deposits
domestic/NRE/FCNR(B) term deposits
Reserve Bank of IndiaCentral OfficeDepartment of Banking Operations & Development Centre - 1, World Trade CentreCuffe Parade, Colaba,Mumbai 400 005DBOD.Dir.BC. 153 /13.03.00/99-2000March 23 , 2000 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs)Dear Sirs, Interest Rates on advances against domestic/NRE/FCNR(B) term deposits Please refer to our Directives DBOD.No.Dir.BC.107/13.01.04/99 and 108/13.01.09/99 dated 29 October 1999 in terms of which banks have been given
Reserve Bank of IndiaCentral OfficeDepartment of Banking Operations & Development Centre - 1, World Trade CentreCuffe Parade, Colaba,Mumbai 400 005DBOD.Dir.BC. 153 /13.03.00/99-2000March 23 , 2000 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs)Dear Sirs, Interest Rates on advances against domestic/NRE/FCNR(B) term deposits Please refer to our Directives DBOD.No.Dir.BC.107/13.01.04/99 and 108/13.01.09/99 dated 29 October 1999 in terms of which banks have been given
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