StCBs/DCCBs: Update UN Terror List for Al-Qaida/Taliban
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-10/471 · issued 20 May 2010 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI directs all state and central co-operative banks to update the UNSC 1267 consolidated list 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 your bank's list of bad people (terrorists linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban) using the new changes from the UN (United Nations) note dated April 22, 2010.
Before opening any new account, check the customer's name against this updated list to make sure they are not on it.
Check all existing accounts to see if any belong to or are linked to someone on the list.
If you find a match, freeze that account's money and assets following the rules from the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) circular dated October 29, 2009.
Send a confirmation to your RBI Regional Office that you got this circular.
How it plays out — a real example
A compliance officer at a Central Co-operative Bank in Lucknow receives this RBI circular. She immediately updates the bank's internal terror list with the new UN changes, then asks her team to screen all 500 new account applications received that week against the list. She also runs a scan of all 10,000 existing accounts and finds one matching a newly added name, so she freezes that account's funds as per the 2009 RBI freezing rules.
What changed
RBI forwarded a UN 1267 Committee note (April 22, 2010) with changes to the consolidated list of Al-Qaida and Taliban-linked individuals/entities. Banks must update their records with this revised list and ensure no new or existing accounts are linked to listed entities.
What it means for you
Co-operative banks must immediately incorporate the updated UN terror list into their account opening and monitoring processes. Failure to screen accounts against this list could lead to regulatory action. The circular reinforces existing UAPA compliance obligations, including freezing of assets for designated entities.
What you must do
Update your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the changes from the UN 1267 Committee note dated April 22, 2010.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and report any matches with the updated list.
Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of RBI circular dated October 29, 2009 for any matched accounts.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office through the Compliance/Principal Officer.
Who it affects
State Co-operative Banks (StCBs), Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs), Compliance Officers and Principal Officers of co-operative banks
❓ Common questions
Where can we find the complete consolidated list of individuals/entities?
The full list is available on the UN website at http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.shtml. RBI has also enclosed a copy of the UN note with changes.
What action is required if we find an existing account linked to a listed entity?
You must freeze the funds, financial assets, or economic resources held in that account, following the procedure detailed in paragraph 6 of RBI circular dated October 29, 2009.
Do we need to report compliance to RBI?
Yes, the Compliance Officer or Principal Officer must acknowledge receipt of this circular to the concerned RBI Regional Office.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2009-10/471
RPCD.CO.RF.AML.No.12081/07.02.12/2009-10
May 20, 2010
The Chairmen / CEOs of all State and Central Co-operative Banks
Dear Sir,
List of Terrorist Individuals/Organisations - under UNSCR 1267(1999)
and 1822(2008) on Taliban/Al-Qaida Organisation
Please refer to our circular letter RPCD.CO.RF.AML.No.11973/07.02.12/2009-10 dated May 18, 2010 . We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copy of note dated April 22, 2010 ( copy enclosed ) forwarded by 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 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 RPCD.CO.RF.AML. BC. No. 34/07.40.00/ 2009-10 dated October 29, 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 October 29, 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. Compliance Officer/Principal Officer should acknowledge receipt of this circular letter to our concerned Regional Office.
Yours faithfully,
(S.S.Sahota)
Deputy General Manager
Encl: As above
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-10/471 · issued 20 May 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 your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the changes from the UN 1267 Committee note dated April 22, 2010.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and report any matches with the updated list.
Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of RBI circular dated October 29, 2009 for any matched accounts.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office through the Compliance/Principal Officer.
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 (State Co-operative Banks (StCBs), Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs), Compliance Officers and Principal Officers of co-operative banks), your first concrete step on “StCBs/DCCBs: Update UN Terror List for Al-Qaida/Taliban” is: “Update your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the changes from the UN 1267 Committee note dated April 22, 2010.” (RBI issued this 20 May 2010).
Circular: RBI/2009-10/471 -- StCBs/DCCBs: Update UN Terror List for Al-Qaida/Taliban
Issued: 20 May 2010
Action required: Update your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the changes from the UN 1267 Committee note dated April 22, 2010.
Action required: Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Action required: Scan all existing accounts to identify and report any matches with the updated list.
Action required: Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of RBI circular dated October 29, 2009 for any matched accounts.
Action required: Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office through the Compliance/Principal Officer.
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.
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