Lead Bank Responsibility for New Pratapgarh District
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2007-08/271 · issued 01 Apr 2008 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI assigns Bank of Baroda as Lead Bank for Rajasthan's new Pratapgarh district, effective January 26, 2008. No changes for other districts.
The rule, in the simplest words
Bank of Baroda is now the lead bank (the main bank that helps plan banking for the whole area) for the new Pratapgarh district in Rajasthan.
This change started on January 26, 2008, when the district was formed from parts of Chittorgarh, Banswara, and Udaipur districts.
Other banks in Pratapgarh must work with Bank of Baroda on credit planning (deciding how much loan money to give out).
Lead bank roles for all other districts in Rajasthan stay the same.
How it plays out — a real example
A payments & clearing officer in Pratapgarh, Ramesh, receives a notice that Bank of Baroda is now the lead bank for his district. He updates his branch's records and starts attending meetings with Bank of Baroda's district credit planning team to coordinate loan targets for local farmers and small businesses.
What changed
RBI has assigned Bank of Baroda as the Lead Bank for the newly formed Pratapgarh district in Rajasthan, carved from Chittorgarh, Banswara, and Udaipur districts. The district includes Pratapgarh, Chhoti Sadri, Arnod, Pipalkhunt, and Dhariavad talukas. Lead bank responsibilities for other districts in the state remain unchanged.
What it means for you
Bank of Baroda now has the lead role in coordinating banking development and credit planning in Pratapgarh district. Other banks operating in the district will need to align with Bank of Baroda's lead bank initiatives. This assignment does not affect lead bank arrangements in any other Rajasthan district.
What you must do
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to RBI.
Bank of Baroda should initiate lead bank activities in Pratapgarh district promptly.
Other banks in Pratapgarh should coordinate with Bank of Baroda for district credit planning.
Update internal records to reflect the new district and lead bank assignment.
Who it affects
Bank of Baroda, All banks operating in Pratapgarh district, Lead banks of other Rajasthan districts
❓ Common questions
Regulatory timeline
Stated effective dateeffective January 26, 2008
Decoded by BankPulse2026-06-19 14:24 IST
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When did the new Pratapgarh district come into effect?
The district came into existence on January 26, 2008, as per the Rajasthan government's gazette notification.
Which talukas are included in Pratapgarh district?
Pratapgarh district includes Pratapgarh, Chhoti Sadri, Arnod, Pipalkhunt, and Dhariavad talukas.
Does this change affect lead bank responsibilities in other districts?
No, there is no change in lead bank responsibilities for any other district in Rajasthan.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2007-08/271
RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 53 /02.08.01/2007-08
The Chairman
All Lead Banks
April 01, 2008
Dear Sir,
Formation of new district in Rajasthan –
Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility
The Revenue (Group-1) Department, Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur vide their Gazette Notification No. P 9(17)RJ-1/07/3 dated January 25, 2008 have advised us about the formation of new district viz. Pratapgarh by carving out of the existing Chittorgarh, Banswara and Udaipur districts with its Head Quarter at Pratapgarh. The newly created Pratapgarh district shall cover Pratapgarh, Chhoti Sadri, Arnod, Pipalkhunt and Dhariavad talukas, whereas reconstituted Udaipur, Banswada and Chittorgarh districts shall consists of 10, 05 & 10 talukas respectively as indicated in the above Official Gazette Notification. The new district has come into existence with effect from January 26, 2008.
2. It has been decided to assign the Lead Bank responsibility of the new Pratapgarh district to Bank of Baroda.
3. There is no change in the lead bank responsibilities of other districts in the State.
Please acknowledge receipt.
Yours faithfully,
(R. Sebastian)
General Manager
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2007-08/271 · issued 01 Apr 2008. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (Bank of Baroda, All banks operating in Pratapgarh district, Lead banks of other Rajasthan districts), your first concrete step on “Lead Bank Responsibility for New Pratapgarh District” is: “Acknowledge receipt of this circular to RBI.” (RBI issued this 01 Apr 2008).
Circular: RBI/2007-08/271 -- Lead Bank Responsibility for New Pratapgarh District
Issued: 01 Apr 2008
Action required: Acknowledge receipt of this circular to RBI.
Action required: Bank of Baroda should initiate lead bank activities in Pratapgarh district promptly.
Action required: Other banks in Pratapgarh should coordinate with Bank of Baroda for district credit planning.
Action required: Update internal records to reflect the new district and lead bank assignment.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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