Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/225 · issued 01 Oct 2010 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI has circulated the latest UNSC 1267 Committee updates to the consolidated list of individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. Banks must update their records, screen new and existing accounts, and follow 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
Banks must update their internal list of bad people (terrorists linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban) using the new changes from the UN, sent by the government on September 30, 2010.
Before opening a new account, check that the customer's name is not on this updated list.
Check all existing accounts to make sure none belong to or are linked to anyone on the list.
If you find a match, freeze the account's money and assets following the rules from RBI's September 17, 2009 circular.
The Compliance Officer must say they got this circular.
How it plays out — a real example
A KYC & compliance officer in Indore, Priya, receives this RBI circular on October 1, 2010. She immediately updates her bank's internal list of terrorist names with the new UN changes. Before approving a new gold loan for a customer, she checks the name against the updated list and finds no match, so she proceeds. She also runs a scan of all existing gold-loan accounts and finds one linked to a listed entity; she then follows the freezing procedure from the September 2009 circular to block that account's assets.
What changed
RBI received a note dated September 30, 2010 from the Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) forwarding changes made by the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee to the Consolidated List of individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. This supersedes the previous list circulated via circular dated September 13, 2010.
What it means for you
Banks and All India Financial Institutions must immediately update their internal sanctions lists with the latest UNSC 1267 Committee changes. Before opening any new account, banks must verify that the proposed customer's name does not appear in the updated list. Existing accounts must also be scanned to ensure none are held by or linked to listed entities or individuals.
What you must do
Update your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the latest UNSC 1267 Committee changes from the Government of India note dated September 30, 2010.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before account opening.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and report any matches with the updated list.
Follow the freezing procedures detailed in paragraph 6 of RBI circular dated September 17, 2009 for any designated accounts.
Ensure the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer acknowledges receipt of this circular.
Who it affects
All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs), Local Area Banks, All India Financial Institutions
❓ Common questions
Where can I find the complete updated consolidated list?
The complete details of the consolidated list are available on the UN website at http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.shtml.
What action is required for accounts matching the list?
For freezing of funds, financial assets, economic resources, or related services held in bank accounts of designated individuals/entities, follow the procedure detailed in paragraph 6 of RBI circular dated September 17, 2009.
Do we need to acknowledge receipt of this circular?
Yes, the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer should acknowledge receipt of this circular letter.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2010-11/225
DBOD. AML.No. 5333 /14.06.079/2010-11
October 1, 2010
The Chairmen / CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)/
Local Area Banks / All India Financial Institutions
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 DBOD. AML.No.4154/14.06.078/2010-11 dated September 13, 2010 . We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copy of note dated September 30, 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/All India 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 DBOD.AML.BC. No. 44/14.01.001/2009-10 dated September 17, 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 September 17, 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.
Yours faithfully,
(S. K. Jha)
Deputy General Manager
Encl: As above
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/225 · issued 01 Oct 2010. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before account opening.
📜 Compliance
Update your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the latest UNSC 1267 Committee changes from the Government of India note dated September 30, 2010.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and report any matches with the updated list.
Follow the freezing procedures detailed in paragraph 6 of RBI circular dated September 17, 2009 for any designated accounts.
Ensure the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer acknowledges receipt of this circular.
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 Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs), Local Area Banks, All India Financial Institutions), your first concrete step on “UNSC 1267/1822 Terror List Update for Banks” is: “Update your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the latest UNSC 1267 Committee changes from the Government of India note dated September 30, 2010.” (RBI issued this 01 Oct 2010).
Circular: RBI/2010-11/225 -- UNSC 1267/1822 Terror List Update for Banks
Issued: 01 Oct 2010
Action required: Update your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the latest UNSC 1267 Committee changes from the Government of India note dated September 30, 2010.
Action required: Screen all new account applications against the updated list before account opening.
Action required: Scan all existing accounts to identify and report any matches with the updated list.
Action required: Follow the freezing procedures detailed in paragraph 6 of RBI circular dated September 17, 2009 for any designated accounts.
Action required: Ensure the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer acknowledges receipt of this circular.
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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