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Jul 30, 2009
Beware of Fictitious Offers/Lottery Winnings/Cheap Fund Offers: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India has, today once again clarified that remittance in any form towards participation in lottery schemes is prohibited under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999. Further, these restrictions are applicable also to remittances for participation in lottery-like schemes functioning under different names, such as, money circulation scheme or remittances for the purpose of securing prize money / awards, etc. The Reserve Bank has clarified that it
The Reserve Bank of India has, today once again clarified that remittance in any form towards participation in lottery schemes is prohibited under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999. Further, these restrictions are applicable also to remittances for participation in lottery-like schemes functioning under different names, such as, money circulation scheme or remittances for the purpose of securing prize money / awards, etc. The Reserve Bank has clarified that it
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Feb 05, 2009
RBI amends Banking Ombudsman Scheme: includes complaints relating to Internet Banking and Non-adherence to BCSBI Code
The Reserve Bank of India has widened the scope of its Banking Ombudsman Scheme 2006, to include deficiencies arising out of internet banking. Under the amended Scheme, a customer would also be able to lodge a complaint against the bank for its non-adherence to the provisions of the fair practices code for lenders or the Code of Bank's Commitment to Customers issued by the Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI). The BCSBI is an independent and autonomous w
The Reserve Bank of India has widened the scope of its Banking Ombudsman Scheme 2006, to include deficiencies arising out of internet banking. Under the amended Scheme, a customer would also be able to lodge a complaint against the bank for its non-adherence to the provisions of the fair practices code for lenders or the Code of Bank's Commitment to Customers issued by the Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI). The BCSBI is an independent and autonomous w
Dec 24, 2008
RBI releases Annual Report (2007-2008) of Banking Ombudsman Scheme
The Reserve Bank of India today published the Annual Report on the functioning of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme for the period 2007-08. According to the Report, during the year 2007-08, the Banking Ombudsmen received 47,887 complaints, up from 38,638 complaints received in 2006-07. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the Banking Ombudsman Scheme in June 1995 to provide low cost and effective forum for redressal of customer grievances against banks. The Scheme was firs
The Reserve Bank of India today published the Annual Report on the functioning of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme for the period 2007-08. According to the Report, during the year 2007-08, the Banking Ombudsmen received 47,887 complaints, up from 38,638 complaints received in 2006-07. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the Banking Ombudsman Scheme in June 1995 to provide low cost and effective forum for redressal of customer grievances against banks. The Scheme was firs
Dec 07, 2007
RBI cautions Public against Fictitious Offers of Remitting Cheap Funds from Abroad
The Reserve Bank of India has advised members of public not to fall prey to fictitious offers for release of cheap funds claimed to have been remitted by overseas entities to banks in India / Reserve Bank of India. Members of public should also not make any remittance towards participation in such schemes/offers from unknown entities. Describing the typical modality of such offers, the Reserve Bank of India stated that certain foreign entities / individuals, including
The Reserve Bank of India has advised members of public not to fall prey to fictitious offers for release of cheap funds claimed to have been remitted by overseas entities to banks in India / Reserve Bank of India. Members of public should also not make any remittance towards participation in such schemes/offers from unknown entities. Describing the typical modality of such offers, the Reserve Bank of India stated that certain foreign entities / individuals, including
Oct 18, 2007
RBI Sets Up Committee on Customer Services
The Reserve Bank of India has set up a Committee on Customer Services with effect from September 24, 2007 to look into customer services provided by Reserve Bank of India directly or through banks / institutions with a view to maximize satisfaction to the general public. The Committee is headed by Shri H. Prabhakar Rao, former Controller General of Accounts, Government of India and includes Smt. Vani J. Sharma, former Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India and Shri
The Reserve Bank of India has set up a Committee on Customer Services with effect from September 24, 2007 to look into customer services provided by Reserve Bank of India directly or through banks / institutions with a view to maximize satisfaction to the general public. The Committee is headed by Shri H. Prabhakar Rao, former Controller General of Accounts, Government of India and includes Smt. Vani J. Sharma, former Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India and Shri
Sep 25, 2007
Business As Usual in RBI on September 29, 2007
All the departments of the Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai which normally function on Saturdays will conduct business as usual on Saturday, September 29, 2007. Ajit Prasad Manager Press Release :2007-2008/416
All the departments of the Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai which normally function on Saturdays will conduct business as usual on Saturday, September 29, 2007. Ajit Prasad Manager Press Release :2007-2008/416
Jun 18, 2007
RBI launches Multi-lingual Site for the Common Person
The Reserve Bank of India today launched a multi-lingual site for the common person. The multi-lingual site gives to the common person the information that they can use in 13 languages. The site includes recent instructions of the Reserve Bank relating to customer service, Frequently Asked Questions, lending rates of banks, Banking Ombudsman Scheme, Right to Information Act and links to commercial banks' websites. There is also a section on the role and functions of t
The Reserve Bank of India today launched a multi-lingual site for the common person. The multi-lingual site gives to the common person the information that they can use in 13 languages. The site includes recent instructions of the Reserve Bank relating to customer service, Frequently Asked Questions, lending rates of banks, Banking Ombudsman Scheme, Right to Information Act and links to commercial banks' websites. There is also a section on the role and functions of t
May 24, 2007
Customers can now appeal against the Banking Ombudsman's Decision
Bank customers can now appeal against the decision of the Banking Ombudsman where he has rejected the customer's complaint relating to matters falling within the grounds of complaints specified under the scheme. The Reserve Bank of India has amended the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006 to enable the customers to appeal against the Banking Ombudsman's decision. The amendments are available on the RBI website. Before the scheme was amended, the bank customers could appeal
Bank customers can now appeal against the decision of the Banking Ombudsman where he has rejected the customer's complaint relating to matters falling within the grounds of complaints specified under the scheme. The Reserve Bank of India has amended the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006 to enable the customers to appeal against the Banking Ombudsman's decision. The amendments are available on the RBI website. Before the scheme was amended, the bank customers could appeal
Sep 26, 2006
Business As Usual in RBI on September 30, 2006
All the departments of the Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai which normally function on Saturdays will conduct business as usual on Saturday, September 30, 2006. P.V.Sadanandan Manager Press Release : 2006-2007/431
All the departments of the Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai which normally function on Saturdays will conduct business as usual on Saturday, September 30, 2006. P.V.Sadanandan Manager Press Release : 2006-2007/431
Sep 15, 2006
RBI releases Report of the Working Group to formulate a Scheme for ensuring Reasonableness of Bank Charges
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today placed on its website (www.rbi.org.in) the report of the Working Group to formulate a Scheme for ensuring Reasonableness of Bank Charges. Views/suggestions on the recommendations of the Working can be faxed to 022-22630482. The practice of Indian Banks' Association fixing the benchmark service charges on behalf of the member banks was discontinued in 1999 and the decision to prescribe service charges was left to the discretion of
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today placed on its website (www.rbi.org.in) the report of the Working Group to formulate a Scheme for ensuring Reasonableness of Bank Charges. Views/suggestions on the recommendations of the Working can be faxed to 022-22630482. The practice of Indian Banks' Association fixing the benchmark service charges on behalf of the member banks was discontinued in 1999 and the decision to prescribe service charges was left to the discretion of
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