The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Shri P R Gopala Rao as the Banking Ombudsman for the state of Andhra Pradesh with effect from December 19, 2002. As Banking Ombudsman, Shri Rao will have his office at the Reserve Bank of India, Hyderabad.The Banking Ombudsman Scheme was introduced in June 1995 with a view to providing to the bank customers quick and low-cost redressal of grievances relating to banking services. Its scope of authority and functions include redre

The Government of India had constituted a Working Group to study Lenders' Liability Laws of other countries and their implications on the borrowers, lenders, regulators and other stakeholders and to make recommendations regarding legislative proposals suitable for Indian conditions. The Group submitted its report in October 2002. After considering the pros and cons of the issue, the Group has recommended that for the time being a Fair Practices Code may be framed by t

After review of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 1995 the Reserve Bank of India has now decided to introduce the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2002 with wider coverage and enlarged authority/functions to the Ombudsman. The new scheme will come into effect from today i.e. June 14, 2002.The Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 1995 was formulated by the Reserve Bank of India to provide an expeditious redressal grievance mechanism to bank customers. The Banking Ombudsman Scheme which beca

The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Shri G. R. Sundaravadivel, as Banking Ombudsman at Thiruvananthapuram from September 10, 2001. Before taking over as Banking Ombudsman, Shri Sundaravadivel was the Executive Director of United Bank of India. As Banking Ombudsman, Shri Sundaravadivel would have his office at Reserve Bank of India Building, Thiruvananthapuram and his jurisdiction and authority would extend to complaints against branches and offices of banks locate

The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Shri S.B. Mishra, I.A.S. (Retd.) as Banking Ombudsman at Bhubaneshwar from August 21, 2001.As Banking Ombudsman, Shri Mishra would have his office at Reserve Bank of India Building, Bhubaneshwar and his jurisdiction and authority would extend to complaints against branches and offices of banks located within the territorial limits of the State of Orissa.P.V. Sadanandan Asst. ManagerPress Release : 2001-02/244

The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Shri S. G. Kale, I.A.S. (Retd.) as Banking Ombudsman at Mumbai from August 1, 2001. As Banking Ombudsman, Shri Kale would have his office at Garment House, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400 018 and his jurisdiction and authority would extend to complaints against branches and offices of banks located within the territorial limits of the States of Maharashtra and Goa.P.V. Sadanandan Asst. ManagerPress Release: 2001-02/132

The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Shri Prabhu Dayal, former Managing Director, State Bank of Saurashtra as Banking Ombudsman at Ahmedabad from June 1, 2001. As Banking Ombudsman, Shri Prabhu Dayal would have his office at Reserve Bank of India Building, La Gajjar Chambers, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380 009 and his jurisdiction and authority would extend to complaints against branches and offices of banks located within the territorial limits of the State of Gujarat

The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Shri G.P.Muniappan, former Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India as Banking Ombudsman at Thiruvananthpuram from April 26, 2001. As Banking Ombudsman, Shri G.P.Muniappan would have his office at Reserve Bank of India Building, Bakery Junction, Thiruvananthpuram-695033 and his jurisdiction and authority would extend to complaints against branches and offices of banks located within the territorial limits of the State of Kerala

April 5, 2001To,All News OrganisationsDear Editor,Several motivated and mischievous reports have appeared in the newspapers involving the Reserve Bank of India in the recent past. Two recent instances are: a report in the Business Standard which alleged that the RBI tried to "accommodate" one particular broker through its clearing house procedures; and the other is today’s Economic Times Report alleging that the RBI has "called off" the investigation into the unusual

"We have the comparative advantage, we have the resources, we have the manpower and we also have the respect of the world to make our financial system the best in the world. But the task is not easy." Stating this Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India appealed to the National Institute for Bank Management and the banking community to debate and come up with a blueprint for the future of the banking system in India in say, another 10-15 years. The Governor w