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May 07, 2012
Transfer of Funds from NRO Account to NRE Account
RBI/2011-12/536 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.117 May 07, 2012 To All Authorised Dealer banks and Authorised banks Madam/Sir, Transfer of Funds from Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) account to Non- Resident External (NRE) Account The Committee to Review the Facilities for Individuals Under FEMA, 1999 (Chairperson : Smt. K.J.Udeshi) has recommended that the NRIs/PIOs may be permitted, subject to payment of applicable taxes, to transfer repatriable funds from their NRO acco
RBI/2011-12/536 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.117 May 07, 2012 To All Authorised Dealer banks and Authorised banks Madam/Sir, Transfer of Funds from Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) account to Non- Resident External (NRE) Account The Committee to Review the Facilities for Individuals Under FEMA, 1999 (Chairperson : Smt. K.J.Udeshi) has recommended that the NRIs/PIOs may be permitted, subject to payment of applicable taxes, to transfer repatriable funds from their NRO acco
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May 04, 2012
Interest Rates on FCNR(B) Deposits
RBI/2011-12/535 DBOD.Dir.BC. 102/13.03.00/2011-12 May 4, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Interest Rates on FCNR(B) Deposits Please refer to paragraph 2 of our circular No.DBOD.Dir.BC.59/13.03.00/2011-12 dated November 23, 2011 on Interest Rates on Deposits held in FCNR(B) Accounts. In view of the prevailing market conditions, it has been decided that until further notice and with effect from the close of business in India as on May
RBI/2011-12/535 DBOD.Dir.BC. 102/13.03.00/2011-12 May 4, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Interest Rates on FCNR(B) Deposits Please refer to paragraph 2 of our circular No.DBOD.Dir.BC.59/13.03.00/2011-12 dated November 23, 2011 on Interest Rates on Deposits held in FCNR(B) Accounts. In view of the prevailing market conditions, it has been decided that until further notice and with effect from the close of business in India as on May
May 04, 2012
Deregulation of Interest Rates on Export Credit in Foreign Currency
RBI/2011-12/534 DBOD.DIR.No.100/04.02.001/2011-12 May 4, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam, Deregulation of Interest Rates on Export Credit in Foreign Currency Please refer to our circulars DBOD. DIR. No. 52/04.02.001/2011-12 dated November 15, 2011 and DBOD. DIR. No. 91/04.02.001/2011-12 dated March 30, 2012 relating to interest rates on export credit in foreign currency. 2. With a view to increasing the availability of funds to ex
RBI/2011-12/534 DBOD.DIR.No.100/04.02.001/2011-12 May 4, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam, Deregulation of Interest Rates on Export Credit in Foreign Currency Please refer to our circulars DBOD. DIR. No. 52/04.02.001/2011-12 dated November 15, 2011 and DBOD. DIR. No. 91/04.02.001/2011-12 dated March 30, 2012 relating to interest rates on export credit in foreign currency. 2. With a view to increasing the availability of funds to ex
Apr 27, 2012
Intra-bank Deposit Accounts Portability
RBI/2011-12/528 DBOD.AML. BC. No. 97/14.01.001/2011-12 April 27, 2012 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)/Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Intra-bank Deposit Accounts Portability It has been brought to our notice that some banks are insisting on opening of fresh accounts by customers when customers approach them for transferring their account from one branch of the bank to another branch of the same bank. Such insistence on
RBI/2011-12/528 DBOD.AML. BC. No. 97/14.01.001/2011-12 April 27, 2012 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)/Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Intra-bank Deposit Accounts Portability It has been brought to our notice that some banks are insisting on opening of fresh accounts by customers when customers approach them for transferring their account from one branch of the bank to another branch of the same bank. Such insistence on
Apr 20, 2012
Printing of MICR Code and IFSC Code on Passbook/Statement of Account
RBI/2011-12/516 DPSS (CO) RTGS No. 1934/04.04.002/2011-12 April 20, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of all banks participating in RTGS, NEFT and NECS Dear Sir/Madam, Printing of MICR Code and IFSC Code on Passbook/Statement of Account As you are aware, the MICR code is necessary for all Electronic Clearing Service (ECS – Credit and Debit) transactions. Similarly, the IFSC code is a pre-requisite for NEFT and RTGS transactions. 2. Curr
RBI/2011-12/516 DPSS (CO) RTGS No. 1934/04.04.002/2011-12 April 20, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of all banks participating in RTGS, NEFT and NECS Dear Sir/Madam, Printing of MICR Code and IFSC Code on Passbook/Statement of Account As you are aware, the MICR code is necessary for all Electronic Clearing Service (ECS – Credit and Debit) transactions. Similarly, the IFSC code is a pre-requisite for NEFT and RTGS transactions. 2. Curr
Apr 13, 2012
National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) - Acceptance of NEFT inward for credit to Loan Accounts
RBI/2011-2012/496 DPSS (CO) EPPD No.1894/04.03.01/2011-12 April 12, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in NEFT Madam / Dear Sir, National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) - Acceptance of NEFT inward for credit to Loan Accounts National Electronic Funds Transfer launched in year 2005 has been working successfully over the years and occupies an important place in the payment system space. The system is meant f
RBI/2011-2012/496 DPSS (CO) EPPD No.1894/04.03.01/2011-12 April 12, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in NEFT Madam / Dear Sir, National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) - Acceptance of NEFT inward for credit to Loan Accounts National Electronic Funds Transfer launched in year 2005 has been working successfully over the years and occupies an important place in the payment system space. The system is meant f
Apr 10, 2012
Relief and Savings bonds-Compensation structure for delay in payment of interest and/or principal
RBI/2011-12/491 DGBA.CDD.H-6614 /13.01.298/2011-12 April 10, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department) State Bank of India and Associates, All Nationalized Banks (excluding Punjab and Sind Bank & Andhra Bank), IDBI Bank Ltd. /ICICI Bank Ltd./Axis Bank Ltd./HDFC Bank Ltd., SHCIL Dear Sir/Madam, Relief and Savings bonds-Compensation structure for delay in payment of interest and/or principal Please refer t
RBI/2011-12/491 DGBA.CDD.H-6614 /13.01.298/2011-12 April 10, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department) State Bank of India and Associates, All Nationalized Banks (excluding Punjab and Sind Bank & Andhra Bank), IDBI Bank Ltd. /ICICI Bank Ltd./Axis Bank Ltd./HDFC Bank Ltd., SHCIL Dear Sir/Madam, Relief and Savings bonds-Compensation structure for delay in payment of interest and/or principal Please refer t
Apr 02, 2012
Use of International Debit Cards/Store Value Cards/Charge Cards/Smart Cards by Resident Indians while on a visit outside India
RBI/2011-12/482 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.102 April 02, 2012 To All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam/ Sir, Use of International Debit Cards/Store Value Cards/Charge Cards/Smart Cards by Resident Indians while on a visit outside India Attention of all Authorised Persons, who are authorised to issue foreign currency pre-paid cards to resident Indians visiting outside India, is invited to Para B(5) of the A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 46 dated June 14,
RBI/2011-12/482 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.102 April 02, 2012 To All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam/ Sir, Use of International Debit Cards/Store Value Cards/Charge Cards/Smart Cards by Resident Indians while on a visit outside India Attention of all Authorised Persons, who are authorised to issue foreign currency pre-paid cards to resident Indians visiting outside India, is invited to Para B(5) of the A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 46 dated June 14,
Mar 26, 2012
The Banking Companies (Nomination) Rules, 1985 - Clarifications
RBI/2011-12/469 DBOD.No. Leg.BC. 89/ 09.07.005/2011-12 March 26, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, The Banking Companies (Nomination) Rules, 1985 – Clarifications Please refer to para 1 of our Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.83/09.07.005/2010-11 dated March 30, 2011 on the captioned issue wherein we have clarified that signatures of the account holders in forms DA1, DA2 and DA3 need not be attested by witnesses. 2. In this connection, certain quer
RBI/2011-12/469 DBOD.No. Leg.BC. 89/ 09.07.005/2011-12 March 26, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, The Banking Companies (Nomination) Rules, 1985 – Clarifications Please refer to para 1 of our Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.83/09.07.005/2010-11 dated March 30, 2011 on the captioned issue wherein we have clarified that signatures of the account holders in forms DA1, DA2 and DA3 need not be attested by witnesses. 2. In this connection, certain quer
Mar 05, 2012
Grievance Redressal Mechanism in Banks - Display of Names of Nodal Officers
RBI/2011-12/426 DBOD.No. Leg.BC.83/ 09.07.005/2011-12 March 5, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir Grievance Redressal Mechanism in Banks – Display of Names of Nodal Officers Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.24 /09.07.005/2009-10 dated July@@NBSP@@ 21, 2009 wherein banks were, inter alia, advised to display the names and other details of the officials at their Head Office / Zonal Offices / Regional Offices@@NBSP@@ including the nam
RBI/2011-12/426 DBOD.No. Leg.BC.83/ 09.07.005/2011-12 March 5, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir Grievance Redressal Mechanism in Banks – Display of Names of Nodal Officers Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.24 /09.07.005/2009-10 dated July@@NBSP@@ 21, 2009 wherein banks were, inter alia, advised to display the names and other details of the officials at their Head Office / Zonal Offices / Regional Offices@@NBSP@@ including the nam
Feb 09, 2012
Unclaimed Deposits/Inoperative Accounts in Banks - Display List of Inoperative Accounts -StCBs/DCCBs/RRBs
RBI/2011-12/393 RPCD.No.RRB.RCB.BC.58/03.05.033/2011-12 February 8, 2012 All State and Central Co-operative Banks / Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Unclaimed Deposits / Inoperative Accounts in Banks - Display List of Inoperative Accounts Please refer to our Circulars RPCD. CO. RF. BC. No.89/07.38.01/2008-09@@NBSP@@dated February 18, 2009 and RPCD. CO. RRB. BC. No.108/03.05.33/2008-09 dated May 22, 2009 where in detailed instructions have been given to State and Central
RBI/2011-12/393 RPCD.No.RRB.RCB.BC.58/03.05.033/2011-12 February 8, 2012 All State and Central Co-operative Banks / Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Unclaimed Deposits / Inoperative Accounts in Banks - Display List of Inoperative Accounts Please refer to our Circulars RPCD. CO. RF. BC. No.89/07.38.01/2008-09@@NBSP@@dated February 18, 2009 and RPCD. CO. RRB. BC. No.108/03.05.33/2008-09 dated May 22, 2009 where in detailed instructions have been given to State and Central
Jan 05, 2012
Payment of Penal Interest for delayed credit/refunds of NEFT transactions
RBI/2011-12/342 DPSS (CO) EPPD No.1204/04.03.01/2011-12 @@NBSP@@January 05, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in@@NBSP@@ NEFT / Indian Banks’ Association Madam / Dear Sir, Payment of Penal Interest for delayed credit/refunds of NEFT transactions and efficient functioning of Customer Facilitation Centres Please refer to our circular DPSS (CO) EPPD No. 477/04.03.01/2010-11 dated September 1, 2010 on bringing
RBI/2011-12/342 DPSS (CO) EPPD No.1204/04.03.01/2011-12 @@NBSP@@January 05, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in@@NBSP@@ NEFT / Indian Banks’ Association Madam / Dear Sir, Payment of Penal Interest for delayed credit/refunds of NEFT transactions and efficient functioning of Customer Facilitation Centres Please refer to our circular DPSS (CO) EPPD No. 477/04.03.01/2010-11 dated September 1, 2010 on bringing
Dec 15, 2011
Amendment to Public Provident Fund Scheme, 1968 (PPF, 1968) and Senior Citizens Savings Scheme, 2004 (SCSS, 2004) - Payment of commission to the agents
RBI/2011-12/299DGBA.CDD. No. H- 3764 /15.02.001/2011-12 December 15, 2011 The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing Director Head Office, Government Accounts Department State Bank of India/State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/State Bank of Travancore/ State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/ Andhra Bank/ Allahabad Bank/Bank of Baroda/Bank of India/ Bank of Maharashtra/Canara Bank/Central Bank of India/ Corporation Bank/Dena Bank/Indian Bank
RBI/2011-12/299DGBA.CDD. No. H- 3764 /15.02.001/2011-12 December 15, 2011 The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing Director Head Office, Government Accounts Department State Bank of India/State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/State Bank of Travancore/ State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/ Andhra Bank/ Allahabad Bank/Bank of Baroda/Bank of India/ Bank of Maharashtra/Canara Bank/Central Bank of India/ Corporation Bank/Dena Bank/Indian Bank
Dec 09, 2011
Committee on Procedures & Performance Audit on Public Services (CPPAPS) - Report No. 2 - Compensation structure for delay in payment of interest and/or principal
RBI/2011-12/294 DGBA.CDD.H- 3657/13.01.298/2011-12 December 09, 2011 The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department) State Bank of India/State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/State Bank of Travancore/ State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/ Andhra Bank/ Allahabad Bank/Bank of Baroda/Bank of India/ Bank of Maharashtra/Canara Bank/Central Bank of India/ Corporation Bank/Dena Bank/Indian Bank/Ind
RBI/2011-12/294 DGBA.CDD.H- 3657/13.01.298/2011-12 December 09, 2011 The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department) State Bank of India/State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/State Bank of Travancore/ State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/ Andhra Bank/ Allahabad Bank/Bank of Baroda/Bank of India/ Bank of Maharashtra/Canara Bank/Central Bank of India/ Corporation Bank/Dena Bank/Indian Bank/Ind
Dec 05, 2011
Amendment to Public Provident Fund Scheme, 1968 (PPF, 1968)
RBI/2011-12/291 DGBA.CDD. No. H- 3572/15.02.001/2011-12 December 05, 2011 The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing Director Government Accounts Department/Head Office State Bank of India/State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/State Bank of Travancore/ State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/ Andhra Bank/ Allahabad Bank/Bank of Baroda/Bank of India/ Bank of Maharashtra/Canara Bank/Central Bank of India/ Corporation Bank/Dena Bank/Indian Bank/
RBI/2011-12/291 DGBA.CDD. No. H- 3572/15.02.001/2011-12 December 05, 2011 The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing Director Government Accounts Department/Head Office State Bank of India/State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/State Bank of Travancore/ State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/ Andhra Bank/ Allahabad Bank/Bank of Baroda/Bank of India/ Bank of Maharashtra/Canara Bank/Central Bank of India/ Corporation Bank/Dena Bank/Indian Bank/
Nov 24, 2011
StCBs/DCCBs - Collection of Account Payee Cheques - Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account
RBI/2011-12/276 RPCD CO. RCBD. BC. No. 34 /07.38.03/2011-12 November 24, 2011 The Chairmen/Chief Executives of All State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir Collection of Account Payee Cheques - Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RF. BC No. 78/07.38.03 / 2005-06 dated April 27, 2006 in terms of which banks are prohibited from crediting 'account payee' cheques to the account of any person other than the pay
RBI/2011-12/276 RPCD CO. RCBD. BC. No. 34 /07.38.03/2011-12 November 24, 2011 The Chairmen/Chief Executives of All State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir Collection of Account Payee Cheques - Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RF. BC No. 78/07.38.03 / 2005-06 dated April 27, 2006 in terms of which banks are prohibited from crediting 'account payee' cheques to the account of any person other than the pay
Nov 04, 2011
Collection of Account Payee Cheques - Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account
RBI/2011-12/ 252 DBOD.BP.BC.No. 50 / 21.01.001/2011-12 November 4, 2011 The Chairmen/Chief Executives of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Collection of Account Payee Cheques - Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.56/21.01.001/2005-06 dated January 23, 2006 in terms of which banks are prohibited from crediting 'account payee' cheques to the account of any person other than the payee
RBI/2011-12/ 252 DBOD.BP.BC.No. 50 / 21.01.001/2011-12 November 4, 2011 The Chairmen/Chief Executives of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Collection of Account Payee Cheques - Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.56/21.01.001/2005-06 dated January 23, 2006 in terms of which banks are prohibited from crediting 'account payee' cheques to the account of any person other than the payee
Nov 04, 2011
Payment of Cheques/Drafts/Pay Orders/Banker’s Cheques
RBI/2011-12/251 DBOD.AML BC.No.47/14.01.001/2011-12 November 4, 2011 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)/Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Payment of Cheques/Drafts/Pay Orders/Banker’s Cheques In India, it has been the usual practice among bankers to make payment of only such cheques and drafts as are presented for payment within a period of six months from the date of the instrument. 2.@@NBSP@@ It has been brought to the not
RBI/2011-12/251 DBOD.AML BC.No.47/14.01.001/2011-12 November 4, 2011 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)/Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Payment of Cheques/Drafts/Pay Orders/Banker’s Cheques In India, it has been the usual practice among bankers to make payment of only such cheques and drafts as are presented for payment within a period of six months from the date of the instrument. 2.@@NBSP@@ It has been brought to the not
Nov 04, 2011
Issue of Demand Drafts for Rs. 20,000/- and above
RBI/2011-12/250 DBOD.BP.BC. No.@@NBSP@@49/21.01.001/2011-12 November 4, 2011 The Chairmen / Chief Executives of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Issue of Demand Drafts for Rs. 20,000/- and above As banks are aware, instruments with account payee crossing are required to be credited to the payee's account and not paid in cash over the counter. However, some unscrupulous elements use demand drafts without any crossing for transfer of money as an
RBI/2011-12/250 DBOD.BP.BC. No.@@NBSP@@49/21.01.001/2011-12 November 4, 2011 The Chairmen / Chief Executives of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Issue of Demand Drafts for Rs. 20,000/- and above As banks are aware, instruments with account payee crossing are required to be credited to the payee's account and not paid in cash over the counter. However, some unscrupulous elements use demand drafts without any crossing for transfer of money as an
Nov 04, 2011
Customer Service - Non-Issuance of Passbooks to Savings Bank Accountholders (Individuals)
RBI/2011-12/249 DBOD No. Leg. BC 48 /09.07.005/2011-12 November 4, 2011 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Customer Service - Non-Issuance of Passbooks to Savings Bank Accountholders (Individuals) Please refer to our circular DBOD. No. Leg.BC.32/09.07.005/2006-07 dated October 4, 2006 on the captioned subject wherein banks were advised to invariably offer pass book facility to all its savings banks account holders (individuals) and in case banks
RBI/2011-12/249 DBOD No. Leg. BC 48 /09.07.005/2011-12 November 4, 2011 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Customer Service - Non-Issuance of Passbooks to Savings Bank Accountholders (Individuals) Please refer to our circular DBOD. No. Leg.BC.32/09.07.005/2006-07 dated October 4, 2006 on the captioned subject wherein banks were advised to invariably offer pass book facility to all its savings banks account holders (individuals) and in case banks
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