RRBs: Update UN Terrorist List for New & Existing Accounts
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/518 · issued 10 May 2011 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI directs RRBs to update the UNSC 1267/1822 consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities. Before opening any new account, verify the proposed customer is not on the list. Also, scan all existing accounts to ensure none are linked to listed entities.
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 and entities as circulated by RBI from the UN website.
Before opening a new account, check if the customer's name is on the updated list.
Review all existing accounts to ensure no account is linked to listed individuals or entities.
Follow the freezing procedures if a match is found in an existing account.
How it plays out — a real example
Rahul, a payments & clearing officer in Indore, verifies the name of a new customer, Rohan, against the updated UN terror list before opening his account. He also scans the bank's existing accounts to ensure none are linked to listed entities, following the strict procedures under the UAPA Order and RBI circulars.
What changed
RBI has forwarded a Government of India note dated April 28, 2011, from the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee, containing changes to the consolidated list of individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. RRBs must update their records with this revised list immediately.
What it means for you
RRBs must now cross-check every new account opening against the updated UN terror list and review all existing accounts for any matches. Non-compliance could lead to regulatory action. This reinforces the strict procedures under the UAPA Order of August 27, 2009, and earlier RBI circulars.
What you must do
Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as circulated by RBI using the UN website link provided.
Before opening any new account, verify the proposed customer's name does not appear in the updated list.
Scan all existing accounts to ensure no account is held by or linked to any listed individual or entity.
Follow the freezing procedures detailed in paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular for any matches found.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office via 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 KYC
❓ Common questions
Where can we find the complete consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities?
The complete list is available on the UN website at http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.shtml. RBI has also circulated the latest changes via this circular.
What action should we take if we find an existing account linked to a listed entity?
You must follow the freezing procedures detailed in paragraph 6 of RBI circular dated November 5, 2009, which covers freezing of funds, financial assets, or economic resources.
Do we need to confirm receipt of this circular?
Yes, the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer should acknowledge receipt of this letter to the concerned RBI Regional Office.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2010-11/518
RPCD.CO RRB.AML.No.12989 /03.05.28(A)/2010-11
May 10, 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.11546 /03.05.28(A)/2010-11 dated April 08, 2011 . We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copy of note dated April 28, 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
(R.K.Moolchandani)
Deputy General Manager
Encls : As above
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/518 · issued 10 May 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 KYC), your first concrete step on “RRBs: Update UN Terrorist List for New & Existing Accounts” is: “Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as circulated by RBI using the UN website link provided.” (RBI issued this 10 May 2011).
Circular: RBI/2010-11/518 -- RRBs: Update UN Terrorist List for New & Existing Accounts
Issued: 10 May 2011
Action required: Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as circulated by RBI using the UN website link provided.
Action required: Before opening any new account, verify the proposed customer's name does not appear in the updated list.
Action required: Scan all existing accounts to ensure no account is held by or linked to any listed individual or entity.
Action required: Follow the freezing procedures detailed in paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular for any matches found.
Action required: Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office via the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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