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2005 Circular: Ensure MP/MLA Attendance at DLRC Meetings

No longer current — replaced by Master Circular – Lead Bank Scheme
Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2005-06/45 · issued 06 Jul 2005 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI directs lead banks to ensure MPs/MLAs attend DLRC meetings as far as possible, noting current attendance is only 15-20%. Banks must also invite public representatives to SHG credit linkage events.

What changed

RBI observed that only 15-20% of DLRC meetings have MP/MLA/ZP Chief attendance. It now mandates lead banks to ensure their presence as far as possible. SHG credit linkage functions are added to events where public representatives must be invited.

What it means for you

Banks must schedule DLRC meetings around MP/MLA availability. No penalties specified in the circular.

Historical instruction — do not use for current compliance. This is what was required at the time; it no longer reflects current RBI requirements. If no replacement rule is linked above, that only means none is recorded on our register yet — it does not prove no later applicable rule exists. Confirm on the official RBI source below.

What banks were required to do at the time

Who it affects

Lead banks, District Level Review Committee (DLRC) members, MPs, MLAs, Zilla Parishad Chiefs, SHG credit linkage program organizers

❓ Common questions

Regulatory timeline

Built from our lineage records — each fact carries its provenance; missing history simply is not shown (never guessed).

What is the minimum attendance target for MPs in DLRC meetings?

RBI has not set a specific target but expects lead banks to ensure attendance as far as possible, given current 15-20% rate.

Does this circular apply to all bank functions or only DLRC meetings?

It applies to DLRC meetings and district-level bank functions like branch openings, Kisan Credit Card distribution, and SHG credit linkage programs.

What happens if a bank fails to invite public representatives?

RBI has not specified penalties in this circular.

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Superseded by Master Circular – Lead Bank Scheme
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2005-06/45 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 11 /02.01.01/2005-06 July 6, 2005 The Chairman/ Managing Director, (All Lead Banks) Dear Sir, Lead Bank Scheme - Participation of Member of Parliaments (MPs)/ Public Representatives in District Level Review Committee (DLRC) Meetings Kindly refer to circular letter No.RPCD.LBS.BC.No.85/ 02.01.01/2000-01 dated May 9, 2001 advising all lead banks to fix the dates of DLRC meetings with due regard to MP's convenience. We had also advised that in all the functions conducted by the banks in the districts, such as opening of new branches, distribution of Kisan Credit Cards , etc., MPs and other public representatives must invariably be invited and when such representatives are present, they should be requested to preside over the function or be the Chief Guest. These instructions were reiterated vide our Circular No.RPCD.LBS.BC.No.108/ 02.01.01/2001-02 dated July 14, 2002 and RPCD.LBS.BC.No. 59 / 02.01.01/2002-03 dated January 6, 2003. In this connection, it has been observed that hardly 15 to 20 percent of the total DLRC meetings are being attended by MP/MLA/ZP Chiefs etc. You are, therefore, requested to ensure the presence of MPs/MLA etc. in DLRC meetings in future as far as possible. It has also been decided to include the functions relating to the Self Help Group (SHG) credit linkage Programmes in which MPs/ Public Representatives should invariably be invited to grace the occasion. Yours faithfully, (G. Srinivasan) Chief General Manager
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2005-06/45 · issued 06 Jul 2005. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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