Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/567 · issued 14 Jun 2011 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI directs all RRBs to update their consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban based on four new UN notes from May 2011. Banks must screen new and existing accounts against this list and follow UAPA freezing 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 add four new UN lists from May 2011 to their watchlist of bad people linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban.
Before opening any new account, check the customer's name against this updated list to make sure they are not a terrorist.
Check all existing accounts too, and if any account belongs to someone on the list, freeze it (stop all money moves) following the rules from November 2009.
Follow the UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act) rules from August 2009 when dealing with these accounts.
Send a note to your Regional Office saying you got this circular.
How it plays out — a real example
A payments & clearing officer in a rural branch of an RRB in Bihar receives this circular. She immediately updates her branch's computer system with the four new UN lists from May 2011. The next day, when a new customer comes to open a savings account, she screens his name against the updated list and finds no match, so she proceeds. She also runs a check on all existing loan accounts and discovers one linked to a newly listed entity, so she freezes that account and follows the freezing steps from the November 2009 circular.
What changed
RBI forwarded four new UN Security Council 1267 Committee notes (dated May 4, 11, 16, and 27, 2011) to RRBs, updating the consolidated list of individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. This supersedes the previous circular of May 10, 2011, and requires RRBs to incorporate these changes into their screening processes.
What it means for you
RRBs must immediately update their internal watchlists with the latest UN-designated names to avoid onboarding or servicing prohibited entities. Non-compliance could lead to regulatory action and reputational risk. The circular reinforces the need for rigorous KYC and ongoing account monitoring under the UAPA framework.
What you must do
Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the four new UN notes (Annex I to IV) from May 2011.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and freeze any linked to listed individuals/entities.
Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your 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?
The list is based on four notes from the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee, forwarded by the Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) to RBI.
Do we need to check only new accounts?
No, you must screen both new accounts before opening and all existing accounts to ensure none are linked to listed individuals or entities.
What action is required if we find a match?
Freeze the funds, financial assets, or economic resources as per the procedure in paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular, and comply with the UAPA Order.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2010-11/567
RPCD.CO RRB.AML.No. 14310 /03.05.28(A)/2010-11
June 14, 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.12989 /03.05.28(A)/2010-11 dated May 10, 2011 . We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copies of following notes forwarded by the Chairman of UN Security Council's 1267 Committee (copies enclosed) regarding changes made in the Consolidated List of Individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban:
Note dated May 4, 2011 ( Annex I )
Note dated May 11, 2011 ( Annex II )
Note dated May 16, 2011 ( Annex III )
Note dated May 27, 2011 ( Annex IV )
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
(V.S.Vagad)
Assistant General Manager
Encls: as above
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/567 · issued 14 Jun 2011. 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 with the four new UN notes (Annex I to IV) from May 2011.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and freeze any linked to listed individuals/entities.
Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your 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 UN Terrorist Lists – June 2011” is: “Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the four new UN notes (Annex I to IV) from May 2011.” (RBI issued this 14 Jun 2011).
Circular: RBI/2010-11/567 -- RRBs Must Update UN Terrorist Lists – June 2011
Issued: 14 Jun 2011
Action required: Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the four new UN notes (Annex I to IV) from May 2011.
Action required: Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Action required: Scan all existing accounts to identify and freeze any linked to listed individuals/entities.
Action required: Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular.
Action required: Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your Regional Office through the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer.
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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