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Clarifications to Queries on Guidelines for Licensing of New Banks in the Private Sector
A. Yes. It would be possible for an individual belonging to the Promoter Group, along with his relatives (as defined in Section 6 of the Companies Act, 1956) and along with entities in which he and/or his relatives hold not less than 50 per cent of voting equity shares, to have significant holdings in other Promoter Group companies in which the public holds not less than 51 per cent of voting equity shares.
Ans. It is mandatory for non-bank PPI issuers to send an SMS alert to the customer for any payment transaction in his / her account. In addition, an e-mail alert may also be sent, wherever registered. The transaction alert should have a contact number and / or e-mail id on which the customer can report unauthorised transactions or notify the objection.
A company in which public holds 51 per cent need not necessarily be listed. For the purpose of these guidelines, ‘public shareholding’ implies that no person along with his relatives (as defined in Section 6 of the Companies Act, 1956) and entities in which he and / or his relatives hold not less than 50 per cent of the voting equity shares, by virtue of his shareholding or otherwise, exercises ‘significant influence’ or ‘control’ (as defined in Accounting Standard 23) over the company.[para 2 (C) (ii) of the guidelines]
Ans. Non-bank PPI issuers shall provide customers with 24x7 access via website / SMS / e-mail / dedicated toll-free helpline for reporting unauthorised transactions and / or loss or theft of the PPI. Further, a direct link for lodging of complaints, with specific option to report unauthorised electronic payment transactions shall be provided by non-bank PPI issuers on the mobile app / home page of their website / any other evolving acceptance mode.
A company in which public holds 51 per cent need not necessarily be listed. For the purpose of these guidelines, ‘public shareholding’ implies that no person along with his relatives (as defined in Section 6 of the Companies Act, 1956) and entities in which he and / or his relatives hold not less than 50 per cent of the voting equity shares, by virtue of his shareholding or otherwise, exercises ‘significant influence’ or ‘control’ (as defined in Accounting Standard 23) over the company.[para 2 (C) (ii) of the guidelines]
Ans. On reporting of an unauthorised payment transaction or loss of instrument, non-bank PPI issuers shall take immediate action to prevent further unauthorised payment transactions in the PPI account of the customer. Any further transactions debit on such an instrument will be the liability of the issuer.
Yes, to the extent permissible under the relevant laws. However, it will not be reckoned for the purpose of calculation of promoter shareholding in the NOFHC.
Ans. The liability of a customer in cases of contributory fraud / negligence / deficiency on the part of the non-bank PPI issuer is zero. PPI-MTS issuers are also covered for such acts / events.
Yes, to the extent permissible under the relevant laws. However, it will not be reckoned for the purpose of calculation of promoter shareholding in the NOFHC.
Ans. It is always advisable to report any unauthorised transaction in the account of the customer. However, an issuer cannot deny compensation against contributory fraud / negligence / deficiency on the part of the non-bank PPI issuer, on the ground that the customer has not reported any unauthorised transaction in his / her account.
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