RRBs Must Update Terrorist Lists Under UNSCR 1267/1822
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-10/491 · issued 14 Jun 2010 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI directs all RRBs to update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban per UNSCR 1267 and 1822. Banks must screen new and existing accounts against this list and freeze assets as per UAPA Order procedures.
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
RRBs (Regional Rural Banks) must update their list of bad people linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban as told by the UN (United Nations).
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 are linked to people or groups on the list.
If you find a match, freeze (stop all use of) their money and assets as per the government's rules from August 27, 2009.
The Compliance Officer (the person in charge of following rules) must tell the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) office that they got this update.
How it plays out — a real example
A payments & clearing officer in Indore updates the bank's computer system with the new terrorist list from the RBI. Before approving a new gold loan for a customer, she checks the name against the list and finds no match, so she safely opens the account. Later, she runs a scan of all existing loan accounts and finds one linked to a listed entity, so she immediately freezes that account and reports it to her Compliance Officer.
What changed
RBI issued a circular on June 14, 2010, forwarding a UN Security Council 1267 Committee note dated June 4, 2010, with changes to the consolidated list of individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. RRBs are required to update their records with this revised list and ensure compliance with earlier instructions on account screening and asset freezing.
What it means for you
RRBs must immediately update their internal databases with the latest UN consolidated list to prevent any account being held by or linked to designated terrorists. This reinforces the obligation to screen all new customers and periodically scan existing accounts, with strict adherence to the UAPA Order of August 27, 2009. Non-compliance could lead to regulatory action and reputational risk.
What you must do
Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UNSC 1267 Committee changes received from the Government of India.
Screen all new account openings against the updated list before onboarding customers.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and report any matches with the list.
Freeze funds, financial assets, or economic resources of designated individuals/entities as per paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office through the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer.
Who it affects
All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Compliance Officers and Principal Officers of RRBs, Branch managers handling account opening and monitoring
❓ Common questions
What is the source of the updated list of terrorists?
The list is based on changes made by the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee, forwarded by the Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) via a note dated June 4, 2010.
What actions must RRBs take for existing accounts?
RRBs must scan all existing accounts to ensure no account is held by or linked to any entity or individual on the updated consolidated list. If found, they must freeze funds and other assets as per the UAPA Order procedures.
Where can the complete consolidated list be accessed?
The full list is available on the UN website at http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.shtml.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2009-10/491
RPCD.CO RRB.AML.No. 12941/03.05.28(A)/2009-10
June 14,2010
The Chairman
All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
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.RRB.AML.No. 12681/03.05.28(A) dated June 08, 2010 . We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copy of note dated June 4, 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. RRBs 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 of the proposed customer does not appear in the list. Further, RRBs 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. RRBs are advised to strictly follow the procedure laid down in the UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009 enclosed to our circular RPCD . CO. RRB. No. 39/03.05.33(E)/2009-10 dated November 05, 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 05, 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 letter to our Regional Office concerned.
Yours faithfully
(C.K.Shah)
Deputy General Manager
Encls: as above
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-10/491 · issued 14 Jun 2010. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Screen all new account openings against the updated list before onboarding customers.
📜 Compliance
Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UNSC 1267 Committee changes received from the Government of India.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and report any matches with the list.
Freeze funds, financial assets, or economic resources of designated individuals/entities as per paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office through the Compliance Officer/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 (All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Compliance Officers and Principal Officers of RRBs, Branch managers handling account opening and monitoring), your first concrete step on “RRBs Must Update Terrorist Lists Under UNSCR 1267/1822” is: “Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UNSC 1267 Committee changes received from the Government of India.” (RBI issued this 14 Jun 2010).
Circular: RBI/2009-10/491 -- RRBs Must Update Terrorist Lists Under UNSCR 1267/1822
Issued: 14 Jun 2010
Action required: Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UNSC 1267 Committee changes received from the Government of India.
Action required: Screen all new account openings against the updated list before onboarding customers.
Action required: Scan all existing accounts to identify and report any matches with the list.
Action required: Freeze funds, financial assets, or economic resources of designated individuals/entities as per paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular.
Action required: Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office through the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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