RRBs: Update UN Terrorist List for New & Existing Accounts
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/416 · issued 07 Mar 2011 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI directs RRBs to update the UNSC 1267/1822 consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities linked to Al‑Qaida and Taliban. Before opening new accounts, verify names against this list; also scan all existing accounts for matches. Strictly 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
RRBs (Regional Rural Banks) must update their list of bad people and groups linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban as told by the UN (United Nations).
Before opening a 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 people or groups on the list.
If you find a match, follow the UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act) rules from August 27, 2009 to freeze their money or assets.
The Compliance Officer 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 is opening a new account for a customer. She first checks the updated UN terrorist list on her computer and sees the customer's name is not there, so she proceeds. Later, she scans all old accounts and finds one linked to a listed group; she immediately follows the UAPA rules to freeze that account's funds.
What changed
RBI has forwarded a February 9, 2011 note from the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee with changes to the consolidated list of individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. RRBs must now update their internal lists accordingly and ensure compliance with the updated UN sanctions list.
What it means for you
RRBs must immediately update their customer screening databases with the revised UN list. This affects both new account openings (mandatory pre-screening) and ongoing monitoring of existing accounts. Non-compliance with UAPA Order procedures for freezing assets could lead to regulatory action.
What you must do
Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UNSC 1267 Committee changes received from Government of India.
Before opening any new account, verify that the proposed customer's name does not appear in the updated list.
Scan all existing accounts to ensure none are held by or linked to listed individuals/entities.
Strictly follow the UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009 procedures for freezing funds, financial assets, or economic resources of designated entities.
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 / Principal Officers of RRBs, Branch managers handling account opening and monitoring
❓ Common questions
What is the source of the updated list?
The 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 February 9, 2011.
What actions are required 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 list. If a match is found, follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular.
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/2010-11/416
RPCD.CO RRB.AML.No.9868 /03.05.28(A)/2010-11
March 07, 2011
The Chairmen
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.9809 /03.05.28(A)/2010-11 dated March 04,2011. We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copy of note dated February 9, 2011 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
(A.N.Shelat)
Assistant General Manager
Encls: As above
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/416 · issued 07 Mar 2011. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Compliance Officers / Principal Officers of RRBs, Branch managers handling account opening and monitoring), your first concrete step on “RRBs: Update UN Terrorist List for New & Existing Accounts” is: “Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UNSC 1267 Committee changes received from Government of India.” (RBI issued this 07 Mar 2011).
Circular: RBI/2010-11/416 -- RRBs: Update UN Terrorist List for New & Existing Accounts
Issued: 07 Mar 2011
Action required: Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UNSC 1267 Committee changes received from Government of India.
Action required: Before opening any new account, verify that the proposed customer's name does not appear in the updated list.
Action required: Scan all existing accounts to ensure none are held by or linked to listed individuals/entities.
Action required: Strictly follow the UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009 procedures for freezing funds, financial assets, or economic resources of designated entities.
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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