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Dec 21, 2017
Prompt implementation of Governments’ instructions by agency banks
RBI/2017-18/111 DGBA.GBD/1616/15.02.005/2017-18 December 21, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Prompt implementation of Governments’ instructions by agency banks It is brought to our notice that some agency banks are not adhering to instructions/ notifications issued by Government (Central as well as States) promptly by stating that further communications have not been received by them from RBI. 2. In this connection, all agency banks are advised to scrupulously
RBI/2017-18/111 DGBA.GBD/1616/15.02.005/2017-18 December 21, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Prompt implementation of Governments’ instructions by agency banks It is brought to our notice that some agency banks are not adhering to instructions/ notifications issued by Government (Central as well as States) promptly by stating that further communications have not been received by them from RBI. 2. In this connection, all agency banks are advised to scrupulously
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Dec 07, 2017
Settlement of Agency transactions in certain cases (for Funds and Agency Commission) directly from Reserve Bank of India
RBI/2017-18/107 DGBA.GBD.No-1498/31.02.007/2017-18 December 7, 2017 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer/ Agency Banks Dear Sir/ Madam Settlement of Agency transactions in certain cases (for Funds and Agency Commission) directly from Reserve Bank of India As per the existing arrangements in certain states, in certain cases, some agency banks are routing their agency transactions of state governments through another agency bank, that acts as an aggr
RBI/2017-18/107 DGBA.GBD.No-1498/31.02.007/2017-18 December 7, 2017 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer/ Agency Banks Dear Sir/ Madam Settlement of Agency transactions in certain cases (for Funds and Agency Commission) directly from Reserve Bank of India As per the existing arrangements in certain states, in certain cases, some agency banks are routing their agency transactions of state governments through another agency bank, that acts as an aggr
Nov 30, 2017
Reporting of Transactions by agency banks to RBI
RBI/2017-18/103 DGBA.GBD.1472/31.02.007/2017-18 November 30, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir Reporting of Transactions by agency banks to RBI It has been brought to our notice that some agency banks are reporting government transactions after considerable delay and along with the current transactions to RBI, without taking necessary authorisation from the concerned government departments. 2. As per the extant instructions, state government transactions (electronic as w
RBI/2017-18/103 DGBA.GBD.1472/31.02.007/2017-18 November 30, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir Reporting of Transactions by agency banks to RBI It has been brought to our notice that some agency banks are reporting government transactions after considerable delay and along with the current transactions to RBI, without taking necessary authorisation from the concerned government departments. 2. As per the extant instructions, state government transactions (electronic as w
Nov 23, 2017
Special Deposit Scheme (SDS)-1975 Payment of interest for calendar year 2017
RBI/2017-18/100 DGBA.GBD.No.1387/15.01.001/2017-18 November 23, 2017 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer/ Agency Banks Handling the Special Deposit Scheme 1975 Dear Sir Special Deposit Scheme (SDS)-1975 Payment of interest for calendar year 2017 We want to inform that gazette notifications related to interest rates for SDS 1975 are available in Government of India website viz. egazette.nic.in which can be perused for guidance. You may please ensure
RBI/2017-18/100 DGBA.GBD.No.1387/15.01.001/2017-18 November 23, 2017 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer/ Agency Banks Handling the Special Deposit Scheme 1975 Dear Sir Special Deposit Scheme (SDS)-1975 Payment of interest for calendar year 2017 We want to inform that gazette notifications related to interest rates for SDS 1975 are available in Government of India website viz. egazette.nic.in which can be perused for guidance. You may please ensure
Nov 16, 2017
Agency Commission for GST receipt transactions
RBI/2017-18/95 DGBA.GBD.No.1324/31.02.007/2017-18 November 16, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Agency Commission for GST receipt transactions Please refer to Para 15 of our Master Circular on Conduct of Government Business by Agency Banks - Payment of Agency Commission dated July 01, 2017 related to claiming of agency commission. 2. After implementation of GST framework, it was decided to modify paragraph 15 of the captioned Master Circular. The modified paragr
RBI/2017-18/95 DGBA.GBD.No.1324/31.02.007/2017-18 November 16, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Agency Commission for GST receipt transactions Please refer to Para 15 of our Master Circular on Conduct of Government Business by Agency Banks - Payment of Agency Commission dated July 01, 2017 related to claiming of agency commission. 2. After implementation of GST framework, it was decided to modify paragraph 15 of the captioned Master Circular. The modified paragr
Oct 17, 2017
Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015
RBI/2017-18/79 DGBA.GBD.No.1007/15.04.001/2017-18 October 17, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir/Madam Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 Please refer to DGBA circular DGBA.GAD.No.2294/15.04.001/2016-17 dated March 6, 2017 read with RBI Master Direction No.DBR.IBD.No.45/23.67.003/2015-16 dated October 22, 2015 (updated up to March 31, 2016) on the above subject. 2. It has been decided that reimbursement of payments made by banks, relating to Medium and Long Term Government De
RBI/2017-18/79 DGBA.GBD.No.1007/15.04.001/2017-18 October 17, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir/Madam Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 Please refer to DGBA circular DGBA.GAD.No.2294/15.04.001/2016-17 dated March 6, 2017 read with RBI Master Direction No.DBR.IBD.No.45/23.67.003/2015-16 dated October 22, 2015 (updated up to March 31, 2016) on the above subject. 2. It has been decided that reimbursement of payments made by banks, relating to Medium and Long Term Government De
Oct 12, 2017
Interest rates for Small Savings Schemes
RBI/2017-18/74 DGBA.GBD.954/15.02.005/2017-18 October 12, 2017 The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Agency Banks handling Public Provident Fund, Kisan Vikas Patra- 2014, Sukanya Samriddhi Account, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme-2004 Dear Sir Interest rates for Small Savings Schemes Please refer to our circular DGBA.GBD.69/15.02.005/2017-18 dated July 13, 2017 on the above subject. The Government of India, had vide their Office Memorandum (OM) No.F.No.01/04/2016–NS date
RBI/2017-18/74 DGBA.GBD.954/15.02.005/2017-18 October 12, 2017 The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Agency Banks handling Public Provident Fund, Kisan Vikas Patra- 2014, Sukanya Samriddhi Account, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme-2004 Dear Sir Interest rates for Small Savings Schemes Please refer to our circular DGBA.GBD.69/15.02.005/2017-18 dated July 13, 2017 on the above subject. The Government of India, had vide their Office Memorandum (OM) No.F.No.01/04/2016–NS date
Sep 07, 2017
Reimbursement of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) Charges for Government transactions up to Rs.1 lakh through debit cards
RBI/2017-18/55 DGBA.GBD.No.505/31.02.007/2017-18 September 7, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Reimbursement of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) Charges for Government transactions up to Rs.1 lakh through debit cards Please refer to Circular No. DGBA.GAD.No.2128/44.02.001/2016-17 dated February 16, 2017, read with the OM No. S-11012(1(12)/MDR/2017/RBD/824-894 dated May 11, 2017 issued by O/o the CGA and our clarificatory mail dated May 23, 2017 regarding the reimbur
RBI/2017-18/55 DGBA.GBD.No.505/31.02.007/2017-18 September 7, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Reimbursement of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) Charges for Government transactions up to Rs.1 lakh through debit cards Please refer to Circular No. DGBA.GAD.No.2128/44.02.001/2016-17 dated February 16, 2017, read with the OM No. S-11012(1(12)/MDR/2017/RBD/824-894 dated May 11, 2017 issued by O/o the CGA and our clarificatory mail dated May 23, 2017 regarding the reimbur
Aug 03, 2017
Government Banking - Issue of Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantee
RBI/2017-18/39 DGBA.GBD.No.279/31.02.007/2017-18 August 3, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Government Banking - Issue of Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantee Please refer to Circular No. DGBA.GAD.No.H.6254/31.03.002/2011-12 dated March 28, 2012 regarding procedure relating to Letter of Credit (LC) enclosing a copy of letter dated November 30, 2011 issued by the Office of Controller General of Account. 2. A review has been undertaken on the entire gamut of LC/BG
RBI/2017-18/39 DGBA.GBD.No.279/31.02.007/2017-18 August 3, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Government Banking - Issue of Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantee Please refer to Circular No. DGBA.GAD.No.H.6254/31.03.002/2011-12 dated March 28, 2012 regarding procedure relating to Letter of Credit (LC) enclosing a copy of letter dated November 30, 2011 issued by the Office of Controller General of Account. 2. A review has been undertaken on the entire gamut of LC/BG
Jul 13, 2017
Interest rates for Small Savings Schemes
RBI/2017-18/22 DGBA.GBD. 69/15.02.005/2017-18 July 13, 2017 The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Agency Banks handling Public Provident Fund, Kisan Vikas Patra- 2014, Sukanya Samriddhi Account, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme-2004 Dear Sir Interest rates for Small Savings Schemes Please refer to our circular DGBA.GAD.2618/15.02.005/2016-17 dated April 6, 2017 on the above subject. The Government of India, had vide their Office Memorandum (OM) No.F.No.01/04/2016–NS dated
RBI/2017-18/22 DGBA.GBD. 69/15.02.005/2017-18 July 13, 2017 The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Agency Banks handling Public Provident Fund, Kisan Vikas Patra- 2014, Sukanya Samriddhi Account, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme-2004 Dear Sir Interest rates for Small Savings Schemes Please refer to our circular DGBA.GAD.2618/15.02.005/2016-17 dated April 6, 2017 on the above subject. The Government of India, had vide their Office Memorandum (OM) No.F.No.01/04/2016–NS dated
Jun 29, 2017
Conduct of Government Business by Agency Banks - Payment of Agency Commission
RBI/2016-17/330DGBA.GBD.No.3364/31.02.007/2016-17 June 29, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Conduct of Government Business by Agency Banks – Payment of Agency Commission Please refer to Circular No.DGBA.GAD.617/31.12.010 (C)/2015-16 dated August 13, 2015 on the captioned subject, wherein government transactions not eligible for agency commission are discussed. 2. In partial modification to the above circular, it is clarified that the following activities do not
RBI/2016-17/330DGBA.GBD.No.3364/31.02.007/2016-17 June 29, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Conduct of Government Business by Agency Banks – Payment of Agency Commission Please refer to Circular No.DGBA.GAD.617/31.12.010 (C)/2015-16 dated August 13, 2015 on the captioned subject, wherein government transactions not eligible for agency commission are discussed. 2. In partial modification to the above circular, it is clarified that the following activities do not
Jun 22, 2017
Payment of agency commission for government receipts
RBI/2016-17/327 DGBA.GBD.No.3333/31.02.007/2016-17 June 22, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Payment of agency commission for government receipts Please refer to Circular No. DGBA.GAD.7575/31.12.011/2011-12 dated May 22, 2012 regarding the rationalisation and revision of agency commission payable to agency banks on government transactions undertaken by them. 2. As you are aware, the agency commission on government receipts is paid by Reserve Bank per transaction
RBI/2016-17/327 DGBA.GBD.No.3333/31.02.007/2016-17 June 22, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Payment of agency commission for government receipts Please refer to Circular No. DGBA.GAD.7575/31.12.011/2011-12 dated May 22, 2012 regarding the rationalisation and revision of agency commission payable to agency banks on government transactions undertaken by them. 2. As you are aware, the agency commission on government receipts is paid by Reserve Bank per transaction
Jun 15, 2017
Period for Submission of Agency Commission Claims
RBI/2016-17/322 DGBA.GBD.No.3262/31.02.007/2016-17 June 15, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir Period for Submission of Agency Commission Claims Please refer to circular No.DGBA.GAD.1031/31.12.010/98-99 dated May 6, 1999 wherein all agency banks were advised to submit their eligible agency commission claims to the Reserve Bank of India within two quarters from the end of the quarter during which the transactions have been conducted. 2. On a review, it has now been decided
RBI/2016-17/322 DGBA.GBD.No.3262/31.02.007/2016-17 June 15, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir Period for Submission of Agency Commission Claims Please refer to circular No.DGBA.GAD.1031/31.12.010/98-99 dated May 6, 1999 wherein all agency banks were advised to submit their eligible agency commission claims to the Reserve Bank of India within two quarters from the end of the quarter during which the transactions have been conducted. 2. On a review, it has now been decided
Jun 08, 2017
Recording of PPO Number in the passbook of Pensioners / Family Pensioners
RBI/2016-17/319 DGBA.GBD.No.3235/45.01.001/2016-17 June 8, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Recording of PPO Number in the passbook of Pensioners / Family Pensioners As you are aware, it has been decided to record the PPO number in all the pension passbooks of the pensioners/family pensioners issued to them. This is to alleviate the difficulties reported by pensioners/family pensioners to get duplicate Pension Payment Orders (PPO) in case of missing of original
RBI/2016-17/319 DGBA.GBD.No.3235/45.01.001/2016-17 June 8, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Recording of PPO Number in the passbook of Pensioners / Family Pensioners As you are aware, it has been decided to record the PPO number in all the pension passbooks of the pensioners/family pensioners issued to them. This is to alleviate the difficulties reported by pensioners/family pensioners to get duplicate Pension Payment Orders (PPO) in case of missing of original
Apr 07, 2017
Systems and Controls for Conduct of Government Banking
RBI/2016-17/271 DGBA.GAD.No.2646/31.02.007/2016-17 April 7, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Systems and Controls for Conduct of Government Banking Please refer to our Master Circulars DGBA.GAD.No.2/31.12.010/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on Conduct of Government Business by Agency Banks - Payment of Agency Commission and DGBA.GAD.No.H-1/31.05.001/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on Disbursement of Government Pension by Agency Banks that, inter alia, deal with Systems and
RBI/2016-17/271 DGBA.GAD.No.2646/31.02.007/2016-17 April 7, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Systems and Controls for Conduct of Government Banking Please refer to our Master Circulars DGBA.GAD.No.2/31.12.010/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on Conduct of Government Business by Agency Banks - Payment of Agency Commission and DGBA.GAD.No.H-1/31.05.001/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on Disbursement of Government Pension by Agency Banks that, inter alia, deal with Systems and
Apr 06, 2017
Interest rates for Small Savings Schemes
RBI/2016-17/267 DGBA.GAD.2618/15.02.005/2016-17 April 6, 2017 The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Agency Banks handling Public Provident Fund, Kisan Vikas Patra- 2014, Sukanya Samriddhi Account, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme-2004 Dear Sir Interest rates for Small Savings Schemes Please refer to our circular DGBA.GAD.2012/15.02.005/2016-17 dated February 9, 2017 on the above subject. The Government of India, had vide their Office Memorandum (OM) No.F.No.1/4/2016–NS.II
RBI/2016-17/267 DGBA.GAD.2618/15.02.005/2016-17 April 6, 2017 The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Agency Banks handling Public Provident Fund, Kisan Vikas Patra- 2014, Sukanya Samriddhi Account, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme-2004 Dear Sir Interest rates for Small Savings Schemes Please refer to our circular DGBA.GAD.2012/15.02.005/2016-17 dated February 9, 2017 on the above subject. The Government of India, had vide their Office Memorandum (OM) No.F.No.1/4/2016–NS.II
Mar 16, 2017
Reporting and Accounting of Central Government Transactions of March 2017
RBI/2016-17/249 DGBA.GAD.No. 2376/42.01.029/2016-17 March 16, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Reporting and Accounting of Central Government Transactions of March 2017 Please refer to Circular DGBA.GAD.No.2968/42.01.029/2015-16 dated March 17, 2016 advising the procedure to be followed for reporting and accounting of Central Government transactions (including CBDT, CBEC, departmentalised ministries and non-Civil Ministries) at the Receiving/Nodal/Focal Point b
RBI/2016-17/249 DGBA.GAD.No. 2376/42.01.029/2016-17 March 16, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Reporting and Accounting of Central Government Transactions of March 2017 Please refer to Circular DGBA.GAD.No.2968/42.01.029/2015-16 dated March 17, 2016 advising the procedure to be followed for reporting and accounting of Central Government transactions (including CBDT, CBEC, departmentalised ministries and non-Civil Ministries) at the Receiving/Nodal/Focal Point b
Mar 16, 2017
Annual Closing of Government Accounts - Transactions of Central / State Governments - Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2016-17)
RBI/2016-17/250 DGBA.GAD.No. 2377/42.01.029/2016-17 March 16, 2017 All agency banks Dear Sir / Madam, Annual Closing of Government Accounts – Transactions of Central / State Governments – Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2016-17) The Government of India has desired that all government transactions with banks must be accounted for within the same financial year and has requested that certain special arrangements be made for the purpose, as in previous y
RBI/2016-17/250 DGBA.GAD.No. 2377/42.01.029/2016-17 March 16, 2017 All agency banks Dear Sir / Madam, Annual Closing of Government Accounts – Transactions of Central / State Governments – Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2016-17) The Government of India has desired that all government transactions with banks must be accounted for within the same financial year and has requested that certain special arrangements be made for the purpose, as in previous y
Mar 06, 2017
Gold Monetisation Scheme
RBI/2016-17/243 DGBA.GAD.No.2294/15.04.001/2016-17 March 6, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir/Madam Gold Monetisation Scheme Please refer to RBI Master Direction No.DBR.IBD.No.45/23.67.003/2015-16 dated October 22, 2015 (updated up to January 21, 2016) on the above subject. In order to operationalise the scheme, we advise the following: 2. In order to have uniformity in reporting, reconciliation and accounting, agency banks may report the Gold Monetisation Scheme transac
RBI/2016-17/243 DGBA.GAD.No.2294/15.04.001/2016-17 March 6, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir/Madam Gold Monetisation Scheme Please refer to RBI Master Direction No.DBR.IBD.No.45/23.67.003/2015-16 dated October 22, 2015 (updated up to January 21, 2016) on the above subject. In order to operationalise the scheme, we advise the following: 2. In order to have uniformity in reporting, reconciliation and accounting, agency banks may report the Gold Monetisation Scheme transac
Feb 16, 2017
Reimbursement of Merchant Discount Rate
RBI/2016-17/228 DGBA.GAD.No.2128/44.02.001/2016-17 February 16, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir, Reimbursement of Merchant Discount Rate The Government of India (GoI) has decided to absorb the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges in respect of debit card transactions while making payments to GoI. The Office Memoranda issued by the Office of Controller General of Accounts dated December 14 and 15, 2016 and Central Board of Direct Taxes dated January 30, 2017 in this reg
RBI/2016-17/228 DGBA.GAD.No.2128/44.02.001/2016-17 February 16, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir, Reimbursement of Merchant Discount Rate The Government of India (GoI) has decided to absorb the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges in respect of debit card transactions while making payments to GoI. The Office Memoranda issued by the Office of Controller General of Accounts dated December 14 and 15, 2016 and Central Board of Direct Taxes dated January 30, 2017 in this reg
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