RBI/2012-13/226
UBD.BPD (PCB) Cir. No.13/14.01.062/2012-13

September 27, 2012

The Chief Executive Officer of
All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks

Madam/Dear Sir,

Uploading of Reports in ‘Test Mode’ on FINnet Gateway

Please refer to our circular UBD.CO.BPD.No.10/12.05.001/2011-12 dated November 9, 2011 advising Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks regarding introduction of single XML reporting format under Project FINnet for furnishing reports to FIU-IND under the PML Rules, 2005. Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks were also advised to develop capacity and be in readiness to implement the new format as and when advised by FIU-IND.

2. FIU-IND have now advised vide their letter F. No. 9-29/2011-FIU-IND dated August 28, 2012, that all banks should initiate submission of reports on the FINnet Gateway in ‘TEST MODE’ from August 31, 2012 to test their ability to upload the report electronically. Such submission in ‘TEST MODE’ would continue till FIU-IND informs the banks about ‘go-live’ of the project. The reporting entities may contact FIU Help Desk at email or phone numbers 011-24109792/93 for any clarification or assistance. Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks are also required to continue to submit the existing reports in CD to FIU-IND as presently required till further notice.

3. Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks are accordingly advised to take action as required by FIU-IND.

4. The Compliance Officer/Principal Officer should acknowledge receipt of this circular to the Regional Office concerned.

Yours faithfully,

(A. Udgata)
Chief General Manager-in-Charge