RBI/2006-2007/231
RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 41/02.08.01/2006-07

January 10, 2007

The Chairman
All Lead Banks

Dear Sir,

Formation of new district in Punjab –
Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility

The Department of Revenue and Rehabilitation, Government of Punjab vide their Gazette Notification No.1/5/06-RE-II(1)/12617 dated November 8, 2006 have advised about the formation of new district viz. Barnala covering Barnala Tehsil (130 villages), Tapa Sub-Tehsil (27 Villages) and Badhaur Sub-Tehsil (24 Villages) carved out of the existing district of Sangrur with effect from 19^th day of November, 2006.

2. It has been decided to assign the Lead Bank responsibility of the new district to State Bank of Patiala.

3. There is no change in the lead bank responsibilities of other districts in the State.

Yours faithfully,

(A.K.Bhandari)
Deputy General Manager