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Aug 26, 2010
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Opening of No-Frills accounts by students for availing various Government Scholarships
RBI/2010-11/182 RPCD.CO.FID. BC.No. 2433 /12.01.012/2010-11 August@@NBSP@@ 26, 2010 The Chaiman & Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Opening@@NBSP@@ of No-Frills accounts by students for availing various Government Scholarships. It has been brought to our notice by the Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Minority Affairs that banks are not opening ‘no-frills’ accounts in favour of students from minority comm
RBI/2010-11/182 RPCD.CO.FID. BC.No. 2433 /12.01.012/2010-11 August@@NBSP@@ 26, 2010 The Chaiman & Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Opening@@NBSP@@ of No-Frills accounts by students for availing various Government Scholarships. It has been brought to our notice by the Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Minority Affairs that banks are not opening ‘no-frills’ accounts in favour of students from minority comm
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Jun 22, 2010
Standardisation and Enhancement of Security Features in Cheque Forms
RBI/2009-10/503 DPSS. CO. CHD. No. 2806/04.07.05/2009-10 June 22, 2010 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs /Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks /District Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Standardisation and Enhancement of Security Features in Cheque Forms We invite your attention to our circular DPSS.CO.CHD.No. 1832/04.07.05/2009-10 dated February 22, 2010 on the subject
RBI/2009-10/503 DPSS. CO. CHD. No. 2806/04.07.05/2009-10 June 22, 2010 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs /Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks /District Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Standardisation and Enhancement of Security Features in Cheque Forms We invite your attention to our circular DPSS.CO.CHD.No. 1832/04.07.05/2009-10 dated February 22, 2010 on the subject
May 26, 2010
Remittance towards participation in lottery, money circulation schemes, other fictitious offers of cheap funds, etc.
RBI/2009-10/474 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.54 May 26, 2010 To All Authorised Dealer Category – I Banks Madam / Sir, Remittance towards participation in lottery, money circulation schemes, other fictitious offers of cheap funds, etc. Attention of Authorized Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to the A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 22 dated December 7, 2000, A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 02 dated July 27, 2001 and A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 49
RBI/2009-10/474 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.54 May 26, 2010 To All Authorised Dealer Category – I Banks Madam / Sir, Remittance towards participation in lottery, money circulation schemes, other fictitious offers of cheap funds, etc. Attention of Authorized Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to the A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 22 dated December 7, 2000, A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 02 dated July 27, 2001 and A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 49
May 12, 2010
Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines - accounts of proprietary concerns
RBI/2009-10/461 RPCD.CO.RF.AML.BC. No. 83/07.40.00/ 2009-10 May 12, 2010 The Chief Executives of all State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines - accounts of proprietary concerns A reference is invited to paragraph 3 of Guidelines on 'Know Your Customer' Norms and Anti Money Laundering Measures enclosed to our circular RPCD.AML.BC.No.80/07.40.00/ 2004-05 dated February 18, 2005. It has been advised to banks that interna
RBI/2009-10/461 RPCD.CO.RF.AML.BC. No. 83/07.40.00/ 2009-10 May 12, 2010 The Chief Executives of all State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines - accounts of proprietary concerns A reference is invited to paragraph 3 of Guidelines on 'Know Your Customer' Norms and Anti Money Laundering Measures enclosed to our circular RPCD.AML.BC.No.80/07.40.00/ 2004-05 dated February 18, 2005. It has been advised to banks that interna
Apr 08, 2010
Cheque Collection Policy (CCP) - Immediate credit of Local / Outstation Cheques
RBI/2009-10/387 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.65/03.05.33/2009-10 April 8, 2010 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Dear Sir, Cheque Collection Policy (CCP) - Immediate credit of Local / Outstation Cheques Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No. 87/03.05.33/2008-09 dated February 5, 2009 advising RRBs to frame their Cheque Collection Policies covering local and outstation cheque collection as per the time frame prescribed by the National Consumer Disputes Redress
RBI/2009-10/387 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.65/03.05.33/2009-10 April 8, 2010 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Dear Sir, Cheque Collection Policy (CCP) - Immediate credit of Local / Outstation Cheques Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No. 87/03.05.33/2008-09 dated February 5, 2009 advising RRBs to frame their Cheque Collection Policies covering local and outstation cheque collection as per the time frame prescribed by the National Consumer Disputes Redress
Mar 29, 2010
Public Provident Fund Scheme, 1968
RBI/2009-10/365 DGBA.CDD. H- 7530/15.02.001/2009-10 March 29, 2010 The Chairman and Managing Director / Managing Director Government Accounts Department, Head OfficeState Bank of India / State Bank of Indore / State Bank of Patiala / State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur / State Bank of Travancore / State Bank of Hyderabad / State Bank of Mysore / Allahabad Bank / Bank of Baroda / Bank of India / Bank of Maharashtra / Canara Bank / Central Bank of India / Corporation Ban
RBI/2009-10/365 DGBA.CDD. H- 7530/15.02.001/2009-10 March 29, 2010 The Chairman and Managing Director / Managing Director Government Accounts Department, Head OfficeState Bank of India / State Bank of Indore / State Bank of Patiala / State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur / State Bank of Travancore / State Bank of Hyderabad / State Bank of Mysore / Allahabad Bank / Bank of Baroda / Bank of India / Bank of Maharashtra / Canara Bank / Central Bank of India / Corporation Ban
Nov 19, 2009
Installation of Note Sorting Machines
RBI/2009-10/228 DCM. No. Cir. NPD.3161/09.39.00 (Policy)/2009-2010 November 19, 2009 The Chairman and Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Including RRBs)/ Scheduled State Co-operative Banks/ Scheduled (Primary) Urban Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Sorting / Processing of Notes – Installation of Note Sorting Machines Please refer to paragraph 176 of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy for the year 2009-10 announced on Octobe
RBI/2009-10/228 DCM. No. Cir. NPD.3161/09.39.00 (Policy)/2009-2010 November 19, 2009 The Chairman and Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Including RRBs)/ Scheduled State Co-operative Banks/ Scheduled (Primary) Urban Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Sorting / Processing of Notes – Installation of Note Sorting Machines Please refer to paragraph 176 of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy for the year 2009-10 announced on Octobe
Nov 13, 2009
StCBs/DCCBs - Safe Deposit Lockers
RBI / 2009-10/ 218 RPCD.CO.RF. BC. No.42/07.38.01/ 2009-10 November 13, 2009 All State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Safe Deposit Lockers Please refer to Paragraph 5 of our circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.95/ 07.38.01/2006-07 dated May 18, 2007, wherein banks were advised to ensure that the identification code of the bank / branch is embossed on all the locker keys with a view to facilitate Authorities in identifying the ownership of the locker keys. 2. In view o
RBI / 2009-10/ 218 RPCD.CO.RF. BC. No.42/07.38.01/ 2009-10 November 13, 2009 All State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Safe Deposit Lockers Please refer to Paragraph 5 of our circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.95/ 07.38.01/2006-07 dated May 18, 2007, wherein banks were advised to ensure that the identification code of the bank / branch is embossed on all the locker keys with a view to facilitate Authorities in identifying the ownership of the locker keys. 2. In view o
Nov 09, 2009
Dealing with incidents of frequent dishonour of cheques
RBI/2009-10/213 @@NBSP@@ DBOD.No.Leg.BC.59 /09.07.005/2009-10 November 9, 2009 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Dishonour of Cheques – Dealing with incidents of frequent dishonour Please refer to paragraph 15.4 of our Master Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.9/ 09.07.006/2009-10 dated July 1, 2009 on Customer Service wherein banks have been advised to take certain steps for dealing with incidents of frequent dishonour of cheques of Rs. 1 crore and above
RBI/2009-10/213 @@NBSP@@ DBOD.No.Leg.BC.59 /09.07.005/2009-10 November 9, 2009 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Dishonour of Cheques – Dealing with incidents of frequent dishonour Please refer to paragraph 15.4 of our Master Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.9/ 09.07.006/2009-10 dated July 1, 2009 on Customer Service wherein banks have been advised to take certain steps for dealing with incidents of frequent dishonour of cheques of Rs. 1 crore and above
Nov 09, 2009
Unclaimed Deposits and Inoperative/ Dormant Accounts in UCBs
RBI/2009-10/211 UBD.BPD (PCB) Cir No19 /13.01.000/2009-10 @@NBSP@@November 9, 2009 Chief Executive Officers ofAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@Dear Sir Unclaimed Deposits and Inoperative/ Dormant Accounts in UCBs Please refer to our circular UBD.No.DS.PCB.Cir.9/13.01.00/2008-2009@@NBSP@@dated September 01, 2008 on captioned subject.@@NBSP@@ In terms of para 2 (vi) of the circular, for the purpose of classifying an account as 'inoperative', debit a
RBI/2009-10/211 UBD.BPD (PCB) Cir No19 /13.01.000/2009-10 @@NBSP@@November 9, 2009 Chief Executive Officers ofAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@Dear Sir Unclaimed Deposits and Inoperative/ Dormant Accounts in UCBs Please refer to our circular UBD.No.DS.PCB.Cir.9/13.01.00/2008-2009@@NBSP@@dated September 01, 2008 on captioned subject.@@NBSP@@ In terms of para 2 (vi) of the circular, for the purpose of classifying an account as 'inoperative', debit a
Oct 30, 2009
Inoperative Accounts
RBI/2009-10/202 DBOD.Leg. No.BC.@@NBSP@@55 /09.07.005 /2009-10 October 30, 2009 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Inoperative Accounts Please refer to Paragraph 24.2 (iv) of our Master circular DBOD. No.Leg. BC. 9 / 09.07.006 / 2009-10@@NBSP@@ dated July 1,@@NBSP@@ 2009 on 'Customer Service' in terms of which a savings as well as current account should be treated as inoperative / dormant if there are no transactions in the account for a period o
RBI/2009-10/202 DBOD.Leg. No.BC.@@NBSP@@55 /09.07.005 /2009-10 October 30, 2009 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Inoperative Accounts Please refer to Paragraph 24.2 (iv) of our Master circular DBOD. No.Leg. BC. 9 / 09.07.006 / 2009-10@@NBSP@@ dated July 1,@@NBSP@@ 2009 on 'Customer Service' in terms of which a savings as well as current account should be treated as inoperative / dormant if there are no transactions in the account for a period o
Oct 30, 2009
Appointment of a Nodal Officer by banks in respect of their Currency Management Operations
RBI/2009-10/205DCM (Plg) No. 2701/10.01.03/2009-10 October 30, 2009 The Chairman / Managing Director All Public / Private Sector Banks Dear Sir Appointment of a Nodal Officer by banks in respect of their Currency Management Operations The High Level Group on Currency Management chaired by Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India submitted its Report in August 2009. The Group, inter alia, emphasized the importance of using modern technology and security
RBI/2009-10/205DCM (Plg) No. 2701/10.01.03/2009-10 October 30, 2009 The Chairman / Managing Director All Public / Private Sector Banks Dear Sir Appointment of a Nodal Officer by banks in respect of their Currency Management Operations The High Level Group on Currency Management chaired by Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India submitted its Report in August 2009. The Group, inter alia, emphasized the importance of using modern technology and security
Sep 02, 2009
Display of information regarding Local Level Committees set up under the National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999
RBI /2009-10/142DBOD.No.Leg.BC. 37 /09.07.005/2009-10 @@NBSP@@September 2, 2009 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Display of information regarding Local Level Committees set up under the National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 Please refer to paragraph 11 of our Master Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.9/ 09.07.006/ 2009-10 dated July 1, 2009 on Customer Service, wherein
RBI /2009-10/142DBOD.No.Leg.BC. 37 /09.07.005/2009-10 @@NBSP@@September 2, 2009 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Display of information regarding Local Level Committees set up under the National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 Please refer to paragraph 11 of our Master Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.9/ 09.07.006/ 2009-10 dated July 1, 2009 on Customer Service, wherein
Aug 12, 2009
Payment of interest on accounts frozen by banks
RBI/2009-10/119 DBOD.No.Leg.BC.30 /09.07.005/2009-10 August 12, 2009 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Payment of interest on accounts frozen by banks Please refer to paragraph 5.8.9 of our Master Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.9/ 09.07.006/ 2009-10 dated July 1, 2009 on Customer Service, wherein banks have been advised to follow the procedure laid down thereunder in respect of Term Deposit Accounts frozen by the enforcement authorities. 2. In terms o
RBI/2009-10/119 DBOD.No.Leg.BC.30 /09.07.005/2009-10 August 12, 2009 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Payment of interest on accounts frozen by banks Please refer to paragraph 5.8.9 of our Master Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.9/ 09.07.006/ 2009-10 dated July 1, 2009 on Customer Service, wherein banks have been advised to follow the procedure laid down thereunder in respect of Term Deposit Accounts frozen by the enforcement authorities. 2. In terms o
Jul 22, 2009
Cash Withdrawal at Point-of-Sale
RBI/2009-10/105DPSS.CO.PD.No. 147/02.14.003/ 2009-10 22nd July 2009 To All System Providers (VISA / MasterCard / American Express),@@NBSP@@ All Scheduled Commercial banks Dear Sir, Cash Withdrawal at Point-of-Sale (POS) Presently cash withdrawal facility using plastic cards is available only at Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs). As on May 31, 2009, number of ATMs and POS terminals in the country stood at 44,857 and 4,70,237 respectively. The use of debit cards at Point
RBI/2009-10/105DPSS.CO.PD.No. 147/02.14.003/ 2009-10 22nd July 2009 To All System Providers (VISA / MasterCard / American Express),@@NBSP@@ All Scheduled Commercial banks Dear Sir, Cash Withdrawal at Point-of-Sale (POS) Presently cash withdrawal facility using plastic cards is available only at Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs). As on May 31, 2009, number of ATMs and POS terminals in the country stood at 44,857 and 4,70,237 respectively. The use of debit cards at Point
Jul 21, 2009
Grievance Redressal Mechanism - Display of Contact Details of Officials
RBI /2009-10 / 103DBOD.No.Leg.BC.24 /09.07.005/2009-10 July 21, 2009 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Grievance Redressal Mechanism in banks - Display of names of Nodal Officers appointed under the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006 Please refer to paragraph 16.5 (v) of our Master Circular on Customer Service DBOD. No. Leg.BC.9/09.07.006/2009-10 dated July 1, 2009, wherein banks have been advised to prominently display at the branches, the names o
RBI /2009-10 / 103DBOD.No.Leg.BC.24 /09.07.005/2009-10 July 21, 2009 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Grievance Redressal Mechanism in banks - Display of names of Nodal Officers appointed under the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006 Please refer to paragraph 16.5 (v) of our Master Circular on Customer Service DBOD. No. Leg.BC.9/09.07.006/2009-10 dated July 1, 2009, wherein banks have been advised to prominently display at the branches, the names o
Jul 17, 2009
Reconciliation of transactions at ATMs failure - Time limit
RBI/2009-2010/100DPSS No.101/02.10.02/2009-2010 July 17, 2009 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co –operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks ATM network providers Madam / Dear Sir Reconciliation of transactions at ATMs failure – Time limit Please refer to our letter DPSS No.1424 and 711/02.10.02/2008-2009 dated February 11,2009 and October 23, 2008
RBI/2009-2010/100DPSS No.101/02.10.02/2009-2010 July 17, 2009 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co –operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks ATM network providers Madam / Dear Sir Reconciliation of transactions at ATMs failure – Time limit Please refer to our letter DPSS No.1424 and 711/02.10.02/2008-2009 dated February 11,2009 and October 23, 2008
Jun 24, 2009
Access to own credit report
RBI/2008-09/507 DBOD.No.DL.BC. 138/20.16.042/2008-09 June 24, 2009 i) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) and ii) Notified All-India Financial Institutions Dear Sir Access to own credit report Please refer to our circular DBOD No.DL.11590/20.16.034/2007-08 dated February 27, 2008 advising banks/FIs in the context of Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005 to urgently initiate steps to build up database and be in readiness for effective
RBI/2008-09/507 DBOD.No.DL.BC. 138/20.16.042/2008-09 June 24, 2009 i) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) and ii) Notified All-India Financial Institutions Dear Sir Access to own credit report Please refer to our circular DBOD No.DL.11590/20.16.034/2007-08 dated February 27, 2008 advising banks/FIs in the context of Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005 to urgently initiate steps to build up database and be in readiness for effective
Apr 24, 2009
Payment of Interest on Savings Bank Account on a Daily Product Basis
RBI/2008-09/452 DBOD. No. Dir. BC.128/13.03.00/2008-09 April 24, 2009 @@NBSP@@ All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs) @@NBSP@@ Dear Sir @@NBSP@@ Payment of Interest on Savings Bank Account on a Daily Product Basis @@NBSP@@ Please refer to paragraph 88 of the Annual Policy Statement announced by Governor on April 21, 2009 (extract enclosed), in terms of which it has been proposed that payment of interest on savings bank accounts by scheduled commercial banks wo
RBI/2008-09/452 DBOD. No. Dir. BC.128/13.03.00/2008-09 April 24, 2009 @@NBSP@@ All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs) @@NBSP@@ Dear Sir @@NBSP@@ Payment of Interest on Savings Bank Account on a Daily Product Basis @@NBSP@@ Please refer to paragraph 88 of the Annual Policy Statement announced by Governor on April 21, 2009 (extract enclosed), in terms of which it has been proposed that payment of interest on savings bank accounts by scheduled commercial banks wo
Apr 13, 2009
StCBs/DCCBs - Nomination - Acknowledgement/Indicating Nominee Name in Bank Pass Book/FDRs
RBI/2008-09/430 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.96/07.38.01/2008-09 April 13, 2009 All State / Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs/DCCBs) @@NBSP@@ Dear Sir, @@NBSP@@ Co-operative Banks (Nomination) Rules, 1985 - Acknowledgement of Nomination and indicating the Name of the Nominee in Pass Books / Fixed Deposit Receipts @@NBSP@@ As you may be aware, in terms of Rule 2(9), 3(8) and 4(9) of the Co-operative Banks (Nomination) Rules, 1985, banks are required to acknowledge in writing to th
RBI/2008-09/430 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.96/07.38.01/2008-09 April 13, 2009 All State / Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs/DCCBs) @@NBSP@@ Dear Sir, @@NBSP@@ Co-operative Banks (Nomination) Rules, 1985 - Acknowledgement of Nomination and indicating the Name of the Nominee in Pass Books / Fixed Deposit Receipts @@NBSP@@ As you may be aware, in terms of Rule 2(9), 3(8) and 4(9) of the Co-operative Banks (Nomination) Rules, 1985, banks are required to acknowledge in writing to th
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