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ମଇ 15, 2007
Complaints about excessive interest charged by banks - (RRBs)
RBI/2006-2007/394RPCD.CO. RRB. BC. No. 92/03.05.28-B /2006-07May 15, 2007All Regional Rural BanksDear SirComplaints about excessive interest charged by banks- Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)Please refer to paragraph 168 of the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2007-08 (copy enclosed).2. The Reserve Bank and Banking Ombudsmans' offices have been receiving several complaints regarding levying of excessive interest and charges on certain loans and advances. In this connec
RBI/2006-2007/394RPCD.CO. RRB. BC. No. 92/03.05.28-B /2006-07May 15, 2007All Regional Rural BanksDear SirComplaints about excessive interest charged by banks- Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)Please refer to paragraph 168 of the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2007-08 (copy enclosed).2. The Reserve Bank and Banking Ombudsmans' offices have been receiving several complaints regarding levying of excessive interest and charges on certain loans and advances. In this connec
ମଇ 14, 2007
RBI asks RRBs not to deal with 918 defaulted companies following Patna High Court Order
RBI/2006-2007/393RPCD. CO. RRB. BC. No. 91 / 03.05. 33/2006-07May 14, 2007 The ChairmenAll Regional Rural BanksDear SirIn the High Court of Judicature at Patna – CWJC No.13422 of 2006 – Council for the Protection of Public Rights and Welfare vs. Union of India and Others – Regarding We advise that the Hon'ble Patna High Court vide its order dated April 10, 2007 in the captioned matter has directed the Reserve Bank of India to direct all the banks that the companies li
RBI/2006-2007/393RPCD. CO. RRB. BC. No. 91 / 03.05. 33/2006-07May 14, 2007 The ChairmenAll Regional Rural BanksDear SirIn the High Court of Judicature at Patna – CWJC No.13422 of 2006 – Council for the Protection of Public Rights and Welfare vs. Union of India and Others – Regarding We advise that the Hon'ble Patna High Court vide its order dated April 10, 2007 in the captioned matter has directed the Reserve Bank of India to direct all the banks that the companies li
ମଇ 10, 2007
RRBs - Refusal to accept Small denomination Notes/Coins
RBI/2006-2007/390RPCD.CO. RRB.BC.No. 89 /03.05.28-B /2006-07May 10, 2007The ChairmenAll Regional Rural BanksDear SirAcceptance of Small Denomination Notes and CoinsA case involving refusal by a bank to accept demand draft involving fraction of a rupee came up before the Honourable High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad. The High Court of Gujarat, taking a serious view of the matter, has directed that appropriate steps may be taken in the matter as also regarding non-accepta
RBI/2006-2007/390RPCD.CO. RRB.BC.No. 89 /03.05.28-B /2006-07May 10, 2007The ChairmenAll Regional Rural BanksDear SirAcceptance of Small Denomination Notes and CoinsA case involving refusal by a bank to accept demand draft involving fraction of a rupee came up before the Honourable High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad. The High Court of Gujarat, taking a serious view of the matter, has directed that appropriate steps may be taken in the matter as also regarding non-accepta
ମଇ 10, 2007
Interest Subvention Scheme for Short Term Crop Loans extended
RBI/2006-2007/391RPCD.No.PLFS.BC. 90/05.04.02/2006-07May 10, 2007The Chairman/Managing DirectorAll Public Sector Banks Dear Sir,Union Budget – 2007-08 – Proposal for continuation of 2 per cent interest subvention scheme for short-term crop loans in 2007-08 As you are aware, the Hon’ble Finance Minister, in his Budget Speech (paragraph 46) for 2007-08 had announced as follows:" The two percent interest subvention scheme for short-term crop loans will continue in 2
RBI/2006-2007/391RPCD.No.PLFS.BC. 90/05.04.02/2006-07May 10, 2007The Chairman/Managing DirectorAll Public Sector Banks Dear Sir,Union Budget – 2007-08 – Proposal for continuation of 2 per cent interest subvention scheme for short-term crop loans in 2007-08 As you are aware, the Hon’ble Finance Minister, in his Budget Speech (paragraph 46) for 2007-08 had announced as follows:" The two percent interest subvention scheme for short-term crop loans will continue in 2
ମଇ 08, 2007
Valuation of Investment in SLR/Approved Securites by RRBs
RBI/2006-2007/383RPCD.RRB.BC.No.87/03.05.34/2006-07May 8, 2007The ChairmenAll Regional Rural Banks/Sponsor BanksDear Sir, Valuation of investment in SLR/Approved Securities byRegional Rural Banks (RRBs)Please refer to our circular RPCD.RRB.BC.No.71/03.05.34/2005-06 dated March 31, 2006 on the above subject.2. The matter has been reviewed and it has been decided that the exemption granted to RRBs up to the financial year 2006-07 from 'mark to market' norms in respect o
RBI/2006-2007/383RPCD.RRB.BC.No.87/03.05.34/2006-07May 8, 2007The ChairmenAll Regional Rural Banks/Sponsor BanksDear Sir, Valuation of investment in SLR/Approved Securities byRegional Rural Banks (RRBs)Please refer to our circular RPCD.RRB.BC.No.71/03.05.34/2005-06 dated March 31, 2006 on the above subject.2. The matter has been reviewed and it has been decided that the exemption granted to RRBs up to the financial year 2006-07 from 'mark to market' norms in respect o
ମଇ 03, 2007
Entry of RRBs into insurance agency business
RBI/2006-2007/371 RPCD.CO RRB.BC.No.86/03.05.33(G)/2006-07 May 3, 2007 Chairmen, All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Entry of@@NBSP@@ Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) into insurance agency business It has been proposed in the Bank's Annual Policy Statement for the year 2007-08 (paragraph 153), announced on April 24, 2007, that as a measure of providing further business opportunities, RRBs would be allowed to take up corporate agency business, without risk participation, for
RBI/2006-2007/371 RPCD.CO RRB.BC.No.86/03.05.33(G)/2006-07 May 3, 2007 Chairmen, All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Entry of@@NBSP@@ Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) into insurance agency business It has been proposed in the Bank's Annual Policy Statement for the year 2007-08 (paragraph 153), announced on April 24, 2007, that as a measure of providing further business opportunities, RRBs would be allowed to take up corporate agency business, without risk participation, for
ଅପ୍ରେଲ 30, 2007
Procedures/Processes for Agricultural Loans Simplified
RBI/2006-2007/363 RPCD.PLFS. BC. No.85 /05.04.02/ 2006-07 April 30,@@NBSP@@ 2007 The Chairman /Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks@@NBSP@@(including RRBs) Dear Sir, Simplification of the Procedures and Processes for Obtaining Agricultural Loans @@NBSP@@Please refer to paragraph 150 of the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2007-08 (copy enclosed). 2. At present, one of the hurdles faced by the farmers approaching for bank loans
RBI/2006-2007/363 RPCD.PLFS. BC. No.85 /05.04.02/ 2006-07 April 30,@@NBSP@@ 2007 The Chairman /Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks@@NBSP@@(including RRBs) Dear Sir, Simplification of the Procedures and Processes for Obtaining Agricultural Loans @@NBSP@@Please refer to paragraph 150 of the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2007-08 (copy enclosed). 2. At present, one of the hurdles faced by the farmers approaching for bank loans
ଅପ୍ରେଲ 30, 2007
Guidelines On Lending To Priority Sector - Revised
RBI/2006-2007/358 RPCD. No. Plan. BC. 84 /04.09.01/ 2006-07 April 30, 2007The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)]Dear Sir,GUIDELINES ON LENDING TO PRIORITY SECTOR – Revised As announced in the Reserve Bank's Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06, the prescriptions relating to priority sector lending have been modified and several new areas included from time to time. There is a v
RBI/2006-2007/358 RPCD. No. Plan. BC. 84 /04.09.01/ 2006-07 April 30, 2007The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)]Dear Sir,GUIDELINES ON LENDING TO PRIORITY SECTOR – Revised As announced in the Reserve Bank's Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06, the prescriptions relating to priority sector lending have been modified and several new areas included from time to time. There is a v
ଅପ୍ରେଲ 27, 2007
Monitoring of Credit Flow to Minority Communities
RBI/2006-2007/356RPCD.SP.BC.No. 83/09.10.01/2006-07April 27, 2007The Chairman/Managing DirectorsAll Indian Scheduled Commercial BanksDear Sir,List of 103 Minority Concentrated Districts having at least 25%minority population, excluding those States /UTs whereminorities are in majority (J&K, Punjab, Meghalaya, Mizoram,Nagaland & Lakshdweep)As you are aware, Government of India, Ministry of Welfare has notified the following as minority communities :- i) Sikhsii
RBI/2006-2007/356RPCD.SP.BC.No. 83/09.10.01/2006-07April 27, 2007The Chairman/Managing DirectorsAll Indian Scheduled Commercial BanksDear Sir,List of 103 Minority Concentrated Districts having at least 25%minority population, excluding those States /UTs whereminorities are in majority (J&K, Punjab, Meghalaya, Mizoram,Nagaland & Lakshdweep)As you are aware, Government of India, Ministry of Welfare has notified the following as minority communities :- i) Sikhsii
ଅପ୍ରେଲ 26, 2007
Interest Rate on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits
RBI/2006-2007/351 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.79/07.38.01/2006-07April 26, 2007 All State Co-operative Banks (StCBs) and District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) Dear Sir,Interest Rate on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.44/07.38.01/2006-07 dated February 6, 2007 on Interest Rate on NRE Rupee Deposits. In the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2007-08, announced on April 24, 2007 (extract of paragraphs 114, 115 and 1
RBI/2006-2007/351 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.79/07.38.01/2006-07April 26, 2007 All State Co-operative Banks (StCBs) and District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) Dear Sir,Interest Rate on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.44/07.38.01/2006-07 dated February 6, 2007 on Interest Rate on NRE Rupee Deposits. In the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2007-08, announced on April 24, 2007 (extract of paragraphs 114, 115 and 1
ଅପ୍ରେଲ 26, 2007
Interest Rate on FCNR(B) Deposits
RBI/2006-2007/352 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.81/ 07.38.01/2006-07 April 26, 2007 The Managing Director Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank Ltd. 9, Nagindas Master Road Extension, Fort Mumbai-1 Dear Sir, Interest Rate on FCNR(B) Deposits Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.46 / 07.38.01 / 2006-07 February 6, 2007on Interest Rate on FCNR(B) Deposits. In the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2007-08, announced on April 24, 2007 (extract of paragraphs 114,115 and 116 encl
RBI/2006-2007/352 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.81/ 07.38.01/2006-07 April 26, 2007 The Managing Director Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank Ltd. 9, Nagindas Master Road Extension, Fort Mumbai-1 Dear Sir, Interest Rate on FCNR(B) Deposits Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.46 / 07.38.01 / 2006-07 February 6, 2007on Interest Rate on FCNR(B) Deposits. In the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2007-08, announced on April 24, 2007 (extract of paragraphs 114,115 and 116 encl
ଅପ୍ରେଲ 24, 2007
Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) - StCBs
RBI/2006-2007/339RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.75/07.02.01/2006-07April@@NBSP@@24, 2007All Scheduled State Co-operative Banks Dear Sir,Section 42(1) of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934-Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)Please refer to our Circulars RBI/2006-2007/276 RPCD.RF.BC.54/07.02.01/ 2006-07 dated March 02, 2007 and RBI/2006-07/307 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.64/ 07.02.01/2006-07 dated April 04, 2007 on the captioned subject. Government of India in their Extraordinary Gazette notif
RBI/2006-2007/339RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.75/07.02.01/2006-07April@@NBSP@@24, 2007All Scheduled State Co-operative Banks Dear Sir,Section 42(1) of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934-Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)Please refer to our Circulars RBI/2006-2007/276 RPCD.RF.BC.54/07.02.01/ 2006-07 dated March 02, 2007 and RBI/2006-07/307 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.64/ 07.02.01/2006-07 dated April 04, 2007 on the captioned subject. Government of India in their Extraordinary Gazette notif
ଅପ୍ରେଲ 24, 2007
Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) on Exempted Categories
RBI/2006-2007/340 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.77/07.02.01/2006-07April 24, 2007All Scheduled State Co-operative Banks Dear Sir,Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) on Exempted Categories Please refer to our Circular RBI/2006-2007/277 RPCD.RF.BC.56/07.02.01/2006-07 dated March 02, 2007 on the captioned subject. Consequent upon the notification of Section 3 of the Reserve Bank of India (Amendment) Act, 2006 coming into force with effect from April 01,2007, the statutory minimum
RBI/2006-2007/340 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.77/07.02.01/2006-07April 24, 2007All Scheduled State Co-operative Banks Dear Sir,Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) on Exempted Categories Please refer to our Circular RBI/2006-2007/277 RPCD.RF.BC.56/07.02.01/2006-07 dated March 02, 2007 on the captioned subject. Consequent upon the notification of Section 3 of the Reserve Bank of India (Amendment) Act, 2006 coming into force with effect from April 01,2007, the statutory minimum
ଅପ୍ରେଲ 24, 2007
Maintenance of CRR - RRBs
RBI/2006-2007/342RPCD.RRB.CO.BC.No.73/03.05.28(B)/2006-07April 24, 2007All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir,Section 42(1) of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 –Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) Please refer to our Circulars RPCD.RRB.CO.BC.No.51/03.05.28(B)/2006-07 dated March 02, 2007 and RPCD.RRB.CO.BC.No.66/03.05.28(B)/2006-07 dated April 04, 2007 on the captioned subject. Government of India in their Extraordinary Gazette notification No.S.O.337(E) dated March 9,
RBI/2006-2007/342RPCD.RRB.CO.BC.No.73/03.05.28(B)/2006-07April 24, 2007All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir,Section 42(1) of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 –Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) Please refer to our Circulars RPCD.RRB.CO.BC.No.51/03.05.28(B)/2006-07 dated March 02, 2007 and RPCD.RRB.CO.BC.No.66/03.05.28(B)/2006-07 dated April 04, 2007 on the captioned subject. Government of India in their Extraordinary Gazette notification No.S.O.337(E) dated March 9,
ଅପ୍ରେଲ 24, 2007
Maintenance of CRR on Exempted Categories RRBs
RBI/2006-2007/341RPCD.RRB.CO.BC.No.72/03.05.28(B)/2006-07April 24, 2007All Regional Rural BanksDear Sir,Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) on Exempted Categories Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.52/03.05.28(B)/2006-07 dated March 2, 2007 on the captioned subject. Consequent upon the notification of Section 3 of the Reserve Bank of India (Amendment) Act, 2006 as coming into force with effect from April 01,2007, the statutory minimum CRR requirement o
RBI/2006-2007/341RPCD.RRB.CO.BC.No.72/03.05.28(B)/2006-07April 24, 2007All Regional Rural BanksDear Sir,Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) on Exempted Categories Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.52/03.05.28(B)/2006-07 dated March 2, 2007 on the captioned subject. Consequent upon the notification of Section 3 of the Reserve Bank of India (Amendment) Act, 2006 as coming into force with effect from April 01,2007, the statutory minimum CRR requirement o
ଅପ୍ରେଲ 13, 2007
Nomination Facility in Single Deposit Accounts
RBI/2006-2007/322 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.71 /03.05.33//2006-07 April 13, 2007 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Nomination Facility in Single Deposit Accounts Please refer to Paragraph 9 of the circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.22/03.05.33/2005-06 dated July 19, 2005 on the above subject wherein banks were advised to give wide publicity and provide guidance to deposit account holders on the benefits of nomination facility and the survivorship clause. We feel that despi
RBI/2006-2007/322 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.71 /03.05.33//2006-07 April 13, 2007 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Nomination Facility in Single Deposit Accounts Please refer to Paragraph 9 of the circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.22/03.05.33/2005-06 dated July 19, 2005 on the above subject wherein banks were advised to give wide publicity and provide guidance to deposit account holders on the benefits of nomination facility and the survivorship clause. We feel that despi
ଅପ୍ରେଲ 12, 2007
StCBs/DCCBs - Nomination Facility in Single Deposit Accounts
RBI/2006-2007/318 RPCD.CO.RF. BC.No. 70 /07.38.01/2006-07April 12, 2007The Chairmen/CEOs All State and District Central Co-operative BanksDear Sir,Nomination Facility in Single Deposit Accounts Please refer to Paragraph 9 of the circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.12/07.38.01/ 2005-06 dated July 12, 2005 on the above subject wherein banks were advised to give wide publicity and provide guidance to deposit account holders on the benefits of nomination facility and the survivorsh
RBI/2006-2007/318 RPCD.CO.RF. BC.No. 70 /07.38.01/2006-07April 12, 2007The Chairmen/CEOs All State and District Central Co-operative BanksDear Sir,Nomination Facility in Single Deposit Accounts Please refer to Paragraph 9 of the circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.12/07.38.01/ 2005-06 dated July 12, 2005 on the above subject wherein banks were advised to give wide publicity and provide guidance to deposit account holders on the benefits of nomination facility and the survivorsh
ଅପ୍ରେଲ 11, 2007
RRBs - Rounding off Amounts of Cheques to the Nearest Rupee
RBI/2006-2007/317 RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.69/03.05.33/2006-07 April 11, 2007 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Rounding off amounts of cheques to the nearest rupee We advise that recently a case involving refusal by a bank to accept a draft drawn in fraction of a rupee lodged for collection to the credit of Government account came up before the High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad. The High Court of Gujarat, taking a serious view in the matter, has directed Reserve Bank of Ind
RBI/2006-2007/317 RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.69/03.05.33/2006-07 April 11, 2007 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Rounding off amounts of cheques to the nearest rupee We advise that recently a case involving refusal by a bank to accept a draft drawn in fraction of a rupee lodged for collection to the credit of Government account came up before the High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad. The High Court of Gujarat, taking a serious view in the matter, has directed Reserve Bank of Ind
ଅପ୍ରେଲ 10, 2007
Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana - Extension of date of validity of sanction for the programme year 2006-07
RBI/2006- 2007/316 RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No. 68/09.04.01/ 2006 – 2007 April 10, 2007 The Chairman / Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana – Extension of date of @@NBSP@@validity of sanction for the programme year 2006-07 Please refer our circular RBI / 2005-06 / 358 / RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.74/ 09.04.01/2005 –2006 dated April 13, 2006. In view of the unsatisfactory performance of the implementing banks of PMR
RBI/2006- 2007/316 RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No. 68/09.04.01/ 2006 – 2007 April 10, 2007 The Chairman / Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana – Extension of date of @@NBSP@@validity of sanction for the programme year 2006-07 Please refer our circular RBI / 2005-06 / 358 / RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.74/ 09.04.01/2005 –2006 dated April 13, 2006. In view of the unsatisfactory performance of the implementing banks of PMR
ଅପ୍ରେଲ 09, 2007
Rounding off Transactions to the nearest rupee
RBI/2006-2007/315 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.67 /07.02.01/2006-07 April 9, 2007 All State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir Rounding off Transactions to the nearest rupee Please refer to our circular RPCD.No.RF.BC.68/D.1-90-91 dated January 1, 1991, in terms of which banks were advised that all transactions, including payment of interest on deposits/charging of interest on advances, should be rounded off to the nearest rupee; i.e. fraction of 50 paise and above shall be r
RBI/2006-2007/315 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.67 /07.02.01/2006-07 April 9, 2007 All State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir Rounding off Transactions to the nearest rupee Please refer to our circular RPCD.No.RF.BC.68/D.1-90-91 dated January 1, 1991, in terms of which banks were advised that all transactions, including payment of interest on deposits/charging of interest on advances, should be rounded off to the nearest rupee; i.e. fraction of 50 paise and above shall be r
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