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Bank of Punjab removed from RBI Schedule II

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Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2005-06/316 · issued 06 Mar 2006 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI removed Bank of Punjab Limited from the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934, effective October 1, 2005. This means it ceased to be a scheduled commercial bank, impacting its regulatory status and access to central bank facilities.
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How it plays out — a real example

A risk manager at State Bank of India in Mumbai checks the bank's exposure to Bank of Punjab Limited after hearing about its removal from the RBI's Schedule II, and updates the bank's records to reflect the change in Bank of Punjab's regulatory status, ensuring that the bank's credit risk is properly assessed.

What changed

The name of Bank of Punjab Limited was excluded from the Second Schedule to the RBI Act, 1934, effective October 1, 2005. This was notified via RBI notification DBOD. No. PSBD.353/16.01.130/2005-06 dated October 7, 2005, and published in the Gazette of India on October 29, 2005.

What it means for you

For Bank of Punjab, losing scheduled bank status means it can no longer access RBI's liquidity facilities or borrow from the central bank at the repo rate. For other banks, this signals a regulatory action that may follow mergers or restructuring, and they should review counterparty exposure to such entities.

What you must do

Who it affects

Bank of Punjab Limited, All scheduled commercial banks with exposure to Bank of Punjab, RBI's regulatory and supervisory divisions

❓ Common questions

Regulatory timeline

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What does exclusion from the Second Schedule mean for a bank?

It means the bank loses its status as a scheduled commercial bank, which restricts its access to RBI's liquidity facilities, interbank borrowing at preferential rates, and certain regulatory benefits.

When did this exclusion take effect?

The exclusion was effective from October 1, 2005, as per the RBI notification dated October 7, 2005.

Should other banks take any action regarding this exclusion?

Yes, banks should review any existing exposures to Bank of Punjab Limited and update their internal systems to reflect its non-scheduled status for risk management and regulatory reporting.

📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2005-06/316 DBOD.Ret.BC.No. 67 /12.06.095/2005-06 March 06, 2006 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir Exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - ' Bank of Punjab Limited ' We advise that the name of ' Bank of Punjab Limited ' has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from October 01, 2005, in terms of notification DBOD. No. PSBD.353/16.01.130/2005-06 dated October 07, 2005 which was published in the Gazette of India ( Part III - Section 4 ) on October 29, 2005 Yours faithfully (S.Oram) Deputy General Manager
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Worked example & action-note template

Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (Bank of Punjab Limited, All scheduled commercial banks with exposure to Bank of Punjab, RBI's regulatory and supervisory divisions), your first concrete step on “Bank of Punjab removed from RBI Schedule II” is: “Verify if your bank has any outstanding exposure to Bank of Punjab Limited and assess credit risk accordingly.” (RBI issued this 06 Mar 2006).

  1. Circular: RBI/2005-06/316 -- Bank of Punjab removed from RBI Schedule II
  2. Issued: 06 Mar 2006
  3. Action required: Verify if your bank has any outstanding exposure to Bank of Punjab Limited and assess credit risk accordingly.
  4. Action required: Update internal records to reflect that Bank of Punjab is no longer a scheduled commercial bank.
  5. Action required: Monitor RBI notifications for similar exclusions that may affect other entities in your portfolio.
  6. Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
  7. Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
  8. Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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