UN Terror List Update for UCBs: Al-Qaida & Taliban
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-10/402 · issued 19 Apr 2010 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI directs all Primary Urban Co-operative Banks to update their consolidated list under UNSCR 1267 (1999) and 1822 (2008) of terrorist individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban, screen new and existing accounts, and comply with UAPA freezing orders.
Sanctions-list safety note. This circular refers to a specific UN Security Council / UAPA designated-entities list update as it stood on the date above — sanctions lists change often, and a newer update almost certainly exists today. Never use this page, or any single dated circular, as your current screening list. Always screen against the live, current list at the official UAPA proscribed-organisations list and the UN Consolidated List, and confirm the obligations for your bank on the official rbi.org.in source below.
The rule, in the simplest words
Update the list of terrorist people and groups from the UN website and the bank’s own records (the list shows who is linked to Al‑Qaida and Taliban).
Before opening any new account, check that the customer’s name is not on that list (screen = check).
Scan all existing accounts to find any that belong to or are linked with people or groups on the list, and if found, stop the account from being used (freeze = stop the money).
Follow the specific steps in paragraph 6 of the November 16, 2009 RBI circular to freeze funds, assets or services for those accounts.
Send a note to the RBI Regional Office confirming that you have received and understood this circular.
How it plays out — a real example
Rohan, a compliance officer at a primary urban co‑operative bank in Jaipur, receives the RBI circular. He downloads the updated UN list, checks a new applicant named Mr. Khan and sees the name on the list, so he politely refuses to open the account. He then scans the bank’s existing accounts, finds one linked to a listed individual, freezes the account following the November 16, 2009 procedure, and reports the action to the RBI Regional Office.
What changed
RBI received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) a copy of note dated April 12, 2010 from the Chairman of UN Security Council's 1267 Committee regarding changes made in the Consolidated List of Individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. Banks must update their records with this revised list.
What it means for you
UCBs must ensure no new account is opened for any listed individual/entity and scan all existing accounts for matches. Compliance with the UAPA Order of August 27, 2009, and freezing procedures from the November 16, 2009 circular is mandatory. Non-compliance could lead to regulatory action.
What you must do
Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities from the UN website and your records.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and freeze any linked to listed entities or individuals.
Follow freezing procedures for funds and assets as per paragraph 6 of the November 16, 2009 circular.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office.
Who it affects
All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, Compliance Officers/Principal Officers of UCBs
❓ Common questions
What is the source of the updated list?
The list is from the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee, available on their website at http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.shtml.
What action is required for existing accounts?
Banks must scan all existing accounts to ensure no account is held by or linked to any listed individual or entity, and freeze any such accounts as per the UAPA Order.
To whom should we acknowledge receipt?
The Compliance Officer/Principal Officer should acknowledge receipt to the concerned RBI Regional Office.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2009-10/402
UBD. BPD. (PCB).Cir. No. 57/14.01.062/2009-10
April 19, 2010
The Chief Executive Officers of
All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks
Dear Sir / Madam,
List of Terrorist individuals / organizations – under UNSCR 1267 (1999) and
1822(2008) on Taliban / Al-Qaida organisation - UCBs
Please refer to our circular UBD (PCB) CO.BPD. Cir. No. 56 / 14.01.062 / 2009-10 dated April 13, 2010 on the above subject. We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs), copy of note dated April 12, 2010 ( copy enclosed ) from the Chairman of UN Security Council's 1267 Committee regarding changes made in the Consolidated List of Individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban.
2. Banks/Financial Institutions are required to update the consolidated list of individuals/entities as circulated by Reserve Bank and before opening any new account, it should be ensured that the name/s of the proposed customer does not appear in the list. Further, banks should scan all existing accounts to ensure that no account is held by or linked to any of the entities or individuals included in the list.
3 . Banks are advised to strictly follow the procedure laid down in the UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009 enclosed to our circular UBD.CO.BPD. PCB.Cir.No.21/12.05.001/2009-10 dated November 16, 2009 and ensure meticulous compliance to the Order issued by the Government.
4. As far as freezing of funds, financial assets or economic resources or related services held in the form of bank accounts of the designated individuals/entities are concerned, action should be taken as detailed in paragraph 6 of the circular dated November 16, 2009, mentioned above.
5. The complete details of the said consolidated list are available on the UN website:
http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.shtml
6. The Compliance Officer/Principal Officer of the bank should acknowledge receipt of this circular to our Regional Office concerned .
Yours faithfully
(Monisha Chakraborty)
Deputy General Manager
Encl: As above.
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-10/402 · issued 19 Apr 2010. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
📜 Compliance
Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities from the UN website and your records.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and freeze any linked to listed entities or individuals.
Follow freezing procedures for funds and assets as per paragraph 6 of the November 16, 2009 circular.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office.
Grouped from the action items above — a single circular may involve more than one team.
Worked example & action-note template
Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, Compliance Officers/Principal Officers of UCBs), your first concrete step on “UN Terror List Update for UCBs: Al-Qaida & Taliban” is: “Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities from the UN website and your records.” (RBI issued this 19 Apr 2010).
Circular: RBI/2009-10/402 -- UN Terror List Update for UCBs: Al-Qaida & Taliban
Issued: 19 Apr 2010
Action required: Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities from the UN website and your records.
Action required: Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Action required: Scan all existing accounts to identify and freeze any linked to listed entities or individuals.
Action required: Follow freezing procedures for funds and assets as per paragraph 6 of the November 16, 2009 circular.
Action required: Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
Built only from this circular’s own published fields — not legal advice; always confirm against the official RBI source.
💬 Banker Discussion
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