Financial Inclusion and Development

Formation of nine new Districts in the State of Chhattisgarh - Allotment of Lead Responsibility

RBI/2012-13/242 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 34/02.08.001/2012-13 October 10, 2012 The Chairmen & Managing Directors All Lead Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Formation of nine new Districts in the State of Chhattisgarh - Allotment of Lead Responsibility The Revenue Department, Government of Chhattisgarh vide their Notification No. F-6-292/Seven-3/2011 dated December 27, 2011 (Serial Number 332) had notified the formation of nine new districts in Chhattisgarh State viz. Sukma, Kondaga

RBI/2012-13/242 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 34/02.08.001/2012-13 October 10, 2012 The Chairmen & Managing Directors All Lead Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Formation of nine new Districts in the State of Chhattisgarh - Allotment of Lead Responsibility The Revenue Department, Government of Chhattisgarh vide their Notification No. F-6-292/Seven-3/2011 dated December 27, 2011 (Serial Number 332) had notified the formation of nine new districts in Chhattisgarh State viz. Sukma, Kondaga

Formation of nine new Districts in the State of Chhattisgarh - Allotment of Lead Responsibility

Union Budget - 2012-13 - Interest Subvention Scheme - 2 per cent interest subvention and 3 per cent additional subvention for short-term crop loans in 2012-13

RBI/2012-13/228 RPCD.No.FSD.BC.31/05.04.02/2012-13 September 28, 2012 The Chairman/Managing Director All Public Sector Banks Dear Sir, Union Budget – 2012-13 – Interest Subvention Scheme – 2 per cent interest subvention and 3 per cent additional subvention for short-term crop loans in 2012-13 As you are aware, the Hon’ble Finance Minister, in his Budget Speech (paragraph 80) for 2012-13 had announced as follows: "The interest subvention scheme for providing short term

RBI/2012-13/228 RPCD.No.FSD.BC.31/05.04.02/2012-13 September 28, 2012 The Chairman/Managing Director All Public Sector Banks Dear Sir, Union Budget – 2012-13 – Interest Subvention Scheme – 2 per cent interest subvention and 3 per cent additional subvention for short-term crop loans in 2012-13 As you are aware, the Hon’ble Finance Minister, in his Budget Speech (paragraph 80) for 2012-13 had announced as follows: "The interest subvention scheme for providing short term

Union Budget - 2012-13 - Interest Subvention Scheme - 2 per cent interest subvention and 3 per cent additional subvention for short-term crop loans in 2012-13

The Scheme of 1% Interest Subvention on Housing Loans up to Rs. 15.00 lakh

RBI/2012-13/214 RPCD.MSME&NFS.BC.No. 30/06.11.01/2012-13 September 18, 2012 The Chairman/Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam, The Scheme of 1% Interest Subvention on Housing Loans up to Rs. 15.00 lakh Please refer to our circular RPCD.SME&NFS.BC.No.29/06.11.01/2011-12 dated November 04, 2011 on the captioned subject. In this connection, it is now advised that: The interest

RBI/2012-13/214 RPCD.MSME&NFS.BC.No. 30/06.11.01/2012-13 September 18, 2012 The Chairman/Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam, The Scheme of 1% Interest Subvention on Housing Loans up to Rs. 15.00 lakh Please refer to our circular RPCD.SME&NFS.BC.No.29/06.11.01/2011-12 dated November 04, 2011 on the captioned subject. In this connection, it is now advised that: The interest

The Scheme of 1% Interest Subvention on Housing Loans up to Rs. 15.00 lakh

Uploading of Reports in ‘Test Mode’ on FINnet Gateway

RBI/2012-13/213 RPCD.CO RRB.RCB.AML.BC. No. 29/03.05.33 (E)/2012-13 September 18, 2012 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks and State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Uploading of Reports in ‘Test Mode’ on FINnet Gateway Please refer to our circulars RPCD.CO.RF.AML.Bc.65/07.02.12/2005-06 dated March 3, 2006 and RPCD.CO RRB. BC. 68/03.05.33 (E)/2005-06 dated March 9, 2006 prescribing various reporting formats for banks as required under provisions of

RBI/2012-13/213 RPCD.CO RRB.RCB.AML.BC. No. 29/03.05.33 (E)/2012-13 September 18, 2012 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks and State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Uploading of Reports in ‘Test Mode’ on FINnet Gateway Please refer to our circulars RPCD.CO.RF.AML.Bc.65/07.02.12/2005-06 dated March 3, 2006 and RPCD.CO RRB. BC. 68/03.05.33 (E)/2005-06 dated March 9, 2006 prescribing various reporting formats for banks as required under provisions of

Uploading of Reports in ‘Test Mode’ on FINnet Gateway

Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967- Updates of the UNSCR 1267 (1999)/1989 (2011) Committee's Al-Qaida Sanctions List

RBI/2012-13/188 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.2090/07.02.12/2012-13 August 31, 2012 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks/ State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967- Updates of the UNSCR 1267 (1999)/1989 (2011) Committee's Al-Qaida Sanctions List Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.358/07.02.12/2012-13 dated July 12, 2012. We have since received from Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs,

RBI/2012-13/188 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.2090/07.02.12/2012-13 August 31, 2012 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks/ State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967- Updates of the UNSCR 1267 (1999)/1989 (2011) Committee's Al-Qaida Sanctions List Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.358/07.02.12/2012-13 dated July 12, 2012. We have since received from Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs,

Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967- Updates of the UNSCR 1267 (1999)/1989 (2011) Committee's Al-Qaida Sanctions List

StCBs/DCCBs/RRBs - Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967-Updates of the UNSCR 1988 (2011) Sanctions List

RBI/2012-13/184 RPCD.CO RRB.RCB.AML.No. 2293/03.05.28 (A)/2012-13 August 31, 2012 The Chairmen / CEOs of all State and Central Co-operative Banks and Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967- Updates of the UNSCR 1988 (2011) Sanctions List Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.311/03.05.28(A) /2012-13 dated July 11,2012. We have since received from Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, UNP Division copies o

RBI/2012-13/184 RPCD.CO RRB.RCB.AML.No. 2293/03.05.28 (A)/2012-13 August 31, 2012 The Chairmen / CEOs of all State and Central Co-operative Banks and Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967- Updates of the UNSCR 1988 (2011) Sanctions List Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.311/03.05.28(A) /2012-13 dated July 11,2012. We have since received from Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, UNP Division copies o

StCBs/DCCBs/RRBs - Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967-Updates of the UNSCR 1988 (2011) Sanctions List

RRB/StCB/DCCB - Repayment of Term/Fixed Deposits with 'Either or Survivor' or 'Former or Survivor' Mandate

RBI/2012-13/176 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.No.25/03.05.33/2012-13 August 23, 2012 All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Repayment of Term/Fixed Deposits with 'Either or Survivor' or 'Former or Survivor' Mandate It has come to our notice that some Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) / State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs/DCCBs) insist on the signatures of both the depositors to allow repayment of money in fixed/term deposits, though the depos

RBI/2012-13/176 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.No.25/03.05.33/2012-13 August 23, 2012 All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Repayment of Term/Fixed Deposits with 'Either or Survivor' or 'Former or Survivor' Mandate It has come to our notice that some Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) / State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs/DCCBs) insist on the signatures of both the depositors to allow repayment of money in fixed/term deposits, though the depos

RRB/StCB/DCCB - Repayment of Term/Fixed Deposits with 'Either or Survivor' or 'Former or Survivor' Mandate

Revised Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme

RBI/2012-13/162 RPCD.FSD.BC.No.23/05.05.09/2012-13 August 7, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director/CEOs All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Madam / Dear Sir, Revised Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme Please refer to our circular RPCD.FSD.BC.No. 77/05.05.09/2011-12 dated May 11, 2012 on the above subject. 2. It has been decided to make certain changes in the revised KCC Scheme as indicated in the Annex. All banks are advised to take note and implement the re

RBI/2012-13/162 RPCD.FSD.BC.No.23/05.05.09/2012-13 August 7, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director/CEOs All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Madam / Dear Sir, Revised Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme Please refer to our circular RPCD.FSD.BC.No. 77/05.05.09/2011-12 dated May 11, 2012 on the above subject. 2. It has been decided to make certain changes in the revised KCC Scheme as indicated in the Annex. All banks are advised to take note and implement the re

Revised Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme

Simplification of the Procedure for Branch Licensing

RBI/2012-13/157 RPCD.CO.RRB.BL.BC.No.18 /03.05.90/2012-13 August 1, 2012 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Simplification of the Procedure for Branch Licensing Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BL.BC.No.90/03.05.90-A/2011-12 dated June 13, 2006, liberalising and simplifying the procedure for opening, shifting or merger of branches. 2. As per extant general policy on branch licensing the applications for opening, shifting, merger or conversion of branches, have

RBI/2012-13/157 RPCD.CO.RRB.BL.BC.No.18 /03.05.90/2012-13 August 1, 2012 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Simplification of the Procedure for Branch Licensing Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BL.BC.No.90/03.05.90-A/2011-12 dated June 13, 2006, liberalising and simplifying the procedure for opening, shifting or merger of branches. 2. As per extant general policy on branch licensing the applications for opening, shifting, merger or conversion of branches, have

Simplification of the Procedure for Branch Licensing

Relaxation in Branch Licensing Policy - Tier 2 Centres

RBI/2012-13/158 RPCD.CO.RRB.BL.BC.No. 19/03.05.90/2012-13 August 1, 2012 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Relaxation in Branch Licensing Policy - Tier 2 Centres Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.28/03.05.90-A/2011-12 dated November 18, 2010, permitting Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to open branches in Tier 3 to Tier 6 centres (with population up to 49,999 as per Census 2001), without having the need to take permission from Reserve Bank of India in each ca

RBI/2012-13/158 RPCD.CO.RRB.BL.BC.No. 19/03.05.90/2012-13 August 1, 2012 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Relaxation in Branch Licensing Policy - Tier 2 Centres Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.28/03.05.90-A/2011-12 dated November 18, 2010, permitting Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to open branches in Tier 3 to Tier 6 centres (with population up to 49,999 as per Census 2001), without having the need to take permission from Reserve Bank of India in each ca

Relaxation in Branch Licensing Policy - Tier 2 Centres