Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/119 · issued 20 Jul 2010 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI directs all state and central co-operative banks to update the UNSC 1267/1822 consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban, screen new and existing accounts, and comply with UAPA Order procedures for freezing assets.
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 individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban.
Screen new and existing accounts to ensure none are held by or linked to listed individuals/entities.
Follow the procedure in the UAPA Order for freezing funds, financial assets, or economic resources of designated persons.
Comply with the strict Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) framework.
How it plays out — a real example
A co-operative bank branch officer in Indore, Mr. Kumar, checks the updated list of terrorist individuals/entities before opening a new account for a customer. He ensures that the customer's name does not appear in the list and scans the existing accounts to prevent any links to listed individuals/entities. If any account is found to be linked, Mr. Kumar follows the procedure in the UAPA Order to freeze the funds and assets.
What changed
RBI issued a circular on July 20, 2010, forwarding a Government of India note with changes to the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee consolidated list of individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. Banks must update their records with these changes and ensure compliance with earlier instructions on account screening and asset freezing.
What it means for you
Co-operative banks must immediately update their internal databases with the revised UN list and cross-check all new and existing customers. Failure to identify and freeze accounts of designated entities could lead to regulatory action. This reinforces the strict KYC/AML framework under the UAPA Order.
What you must do
Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UNSC 1267 Committee changes received from Government of India.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Scan all existing accounts to ensure none are held by or linked to listed individuals/entities.
Follow the procedure in the UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009, for freezing funds, financial assets, or economic resources of designated persons.
Have the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer acknowledge receipt of this circular to the concerned RBI Regional Office.
Who it affects
All State Co-operative Banks, All Central Co-operative Banks, Compliance Officers/Principal Officers of co-operative banks
❓ Common questions
What is the source of the updated list mentioned in this circular?
The updated list is the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee consolidated list of individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban, as forwarded by the Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) via a note dated June 25, 2010.
What action is required for existing accounts?
Banks must scan all existing accounts to ensure no account is held by or linked to any entity or individual on the updated list. If found, freezing of funds and assets must follow the procedure in paragraph 6 of the circular dated October 29, 2009.
Where can the complete consolidated list be accessed?
The complete consolidated 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/2010-11/119
RPCD.CO.RF.AML.No.740/07.02.12/2010-11
July 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.13095/07.02.12/2009-10 dated June 22, 2010 . We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copy of note dated June 25, 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,
(R.K.Moolchandani)
Deputy General Manager
Encl: As above
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/119 · issued 20 Jul 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 as per the UNSC 1267 Committee changes received from Government of India.
Scan all existing accounts to ensure none are held by or linked to listed individuals/entities.
Follow the procedure in the UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009, for freezing funds, financial assets, or economic resources of designated persons.
Have the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer acknowledge receipt of this circular to the concerned 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 State Co-operative Banks, All Central Co-operative Banks, Compliance Officers/Principal Officers of co-operative banks), your first concrete step on “UNSC 1267/1822 Terror List Update for Co-op Banks” is: “Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UNSC 1267 Committee changes received from Government of India.” (RBI issued this 20 Jul 2010).
Circular: RBI/2010-11/119 -- UNSC 1267/1822 Terror List Update for Co-op Banks
Issued: 20 Jul 2010
Action required: Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UNSC 1267 Committee changes received from Government of India.
Action required: Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Action required: Scan all existing accounts to ensure none are held by or linked to listed individuals/entities.
Action required: Follow the procedure in the UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009, for freezing funds, financial assets, or economic resources of designated persons.
Action required: Have the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer acknowledge receipt of this circular to the concerned RBI Regional Office.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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